Concerns over Oncor sale mount ahead of hearing this week

A proposed order would approve the deal, but also delay for two years decisions on how to address a tax windfall generated by the utility's restructuring.

By Robert Walton • March 23, 2016

Constellation partners with Sunrun on residential solar option

Constellation's program with Sunrun will be offered to residential customers in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey and New York.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 23, 2016

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Sustainability

Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

By Utility Dive staff

Arizona Dems call on GOP utility regulator to resign over SolarCity conflict

Two Democrats vying for seats on the Corporation Commission say lawmakers are trying to rewrite the rules for a GOP appointee. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 22, 2016

Ivanpah CSP facility nabs more time to ramp up output, avoid default

The California Public Utilities Commission granted forbearance agreements to the owners of the world's largest concentrating solar facility to avoid defaulting on power pruchase agreements with Pacific Gas and Electric after under-delivering electricity. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 18, 2016

Report: US generators face $2B in lost revenues from rooftop solar

As more homes install rooftop solar, a report from ICF International finds that grid operators plan to cut the amount of conventional generation they purchase starting in 2019. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 17, 2016

Analysis: HECO, Pepco and Cleco deals likely to collapse, but M&A trend still strong

The sector is still ripe for consolidation, but companies may be underestimating the regulatory hurdles and resistence to some acquisitions.

By Robert Walton • March 16, 2016

Study: US offshore wind farms costs could drop 55% in 13 years

If wind developers commit to building 2,000 MW of new capacity, economies of scale will drive prices down 55% over 13 years, according to a new study. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2016

Cleco requests rehearing for investors' failed $4.9B bid to buy utility

The utility says it was not allowed to sufficiently rebut protestors' claims during a hearing on the deal.

By Robert Walton • March 15, 2016

Westar Energy to mull 'strategic options,' including potential sale

The largest utility in Kansas is said to be considering its options, including a potential sale of the company.

By Robert Walton • March 14, 2016

Duke Energy appeals $6.6M fine for Dan River coal ash spill

Duke Energy said the fine, issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, was unfair in light of the other actions the utility has taken to address the Dan River coal ash accident that dumped more than 30,000 tons of the toxic waste into the nearby river in 2014. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 11, 2016

Dueling studies draw battle lines for next Arizona utility-solar showdown

Studies commissioned by APS and TASC have hugely different approaches to solar valuation, but share an important piece of common ground.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 10, 2016

SDG&E issues call for 140 MW of renewables, DERs, demand-side resources

The utility has issued an RFO for storage, renewables, distributed generation, energy efficiency and demand response resources to comply with CPUC procurement targets.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 9, 2016

Vivint Solar pulls the plug on the $1.82B SunEdison merger deal

The rooftop solar developer said SunEdison struggled to meet its obligations under the merger agreement. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • March 8, 2016

Clean coalition: How utilities and greens teamed up to pass Oregon's 50% RPS

A unique combination of threat and opportunity brought Oregon’s investor-owned utilities to the negotiating table, but not everyone is pleased with the results.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 7, 2016

New York independent energy providers snare temporary stay of new rules

Energy service companies convinced a judge to delay implementation of new restrictions on their businesses as the state looks to clamp down on reports of rampant overcharging.

By Robert Walton • March 7, 2016

Dominion to expand natural gas reach with $4.4B Questar deal

The companies filed merger applications with Wyoming and Utah regulators, while also provided notice of the proposed $4.4 billion deal to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.

By Robert Walton • March 7, 2016

As hearings close, Hawaii regulators prep for decision HEI-NextEra deal by end of year

Hawaii Public Utilities Commission  Chairman Randy Iwase has indicated he believes the review could be complete by this fall. Most intervenors are opposed to the deal.

By Robert Walton • March 4, 2016

Florida regulators approve first community solar program for Gulf Power

The Southern Co. subsidiary’s program will let customers without suitable roofs buy solar and receive bill credits — for a fee.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 4, 2016

Texas regulators to consider portions of Hunt's acquisition plan for Oncor

The Public Utility Commission of Texas will consider some portions of Ray Hunt's plan to buy Oncor out of bankruptcy, but initial signs indicate regulators are skeptical.

By Robert Walton • March 3, 2016

Oregon bill to curb coal, set 50% RPS heads to governor after Senate passage

Gov. Kate Brown is expected to sign the bill to set a 50% renewable energy standard and eliminate coal from the state's power mix. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 3, 2016

As Xcel pushes non-wire alternatives, solar+storage pilot sparks utility ownership debate

Everyone loves that Xcel Minnesota is considering DERs instead of traditional infrastructure, but not that the utility wants to own them itself.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 3, 2016

Oregon bill to curb coal use, set 50% renewables mandate heads to Senate after House passage

After an earlier version of the bill was caught up in weeks of partisan wrangling, backers say they expect a quick passage in the Senate before the end of the week.  

By Herman K. Trabish • March 2, 2016

Updated: DC ratepayer advocate opposes revised Exelon-Pepco merger terms

The Office of People's Counsel said in a release Tuesday that the conditions put on a settlement agreement by the Public Service Commission last week mean the deal is no longer in the interest of ratepayers. 

By Gavin Bade • March 1, 2016

Minnesota Power line approved to link Canadian hydro and storage to Midwest wind

The Great Northern transmission line line will help the Minnesota utility access hydropower and pumped storage facilities in Manitoba. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 1, 2016

'Only a matter of time': U.S. offshore wind struggles to get off the ground

The U.S. offshore wind industry still lags far behind Europe and China but it has its first steel in the water and sees growth in its future.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 1, 2016