Minnesota Gov. Dayton vetoes energy omnibus bill opposed by green groups

Dayton said energy provisions in the spending bill were among the most controversial and least discussed elements, prompting his veto.

By Robert Walton • May 17, 2017

Report: Trump DOE budget would cut renewables office 70%, fossil 54%, nuclear 31%

Details of the White House's budget proposal come a day after Democratic senators wrote to DOE expressing concern that it is holding back funds already approved by Congress.

By Gavin Bade • May 17, 2017

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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

Stem to expand storage at California State University campus with 4.2 MWh battery

Combined with an existing battery, the storage facility is slated for 6.2 MWh and will eventually be paired with solar.

By Robert Walton • May 17, 2017

EEI President Kuhn: How smarter energy infrastructure can power America

The head of the trade group for U.S. IOUs outlines five policy reforms for a cleaner, more resilient grid in this guest post

By Thomas Kuhn • May 17, 2017

Virginia Gov. McAuliffe orders carbon pollution rules for power sector

McAuliffe said his executive order directing the state to begin writing carbon rules is necessary as the federal government "abdicates" its responsibility on climate change. 

By Robert Walton • May 17, 2017

Solar developer 8minutenergy expands into energy storage with 1 GW pipeline

The nation's largest independent solar developer says it is is working with manufacturers to offer lithium-ion and flow batteries, flywheels, and other storage technologies.

By Robert Walton • May 17, 2017

ACEEE: 32 cities improve energy efficiency score, Boston tops list

Boston, New York and Seattle topped the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's biannual scorecard that ranks 51 U.S. cities on energy-saving efforts.

By Kristin Musulin , Jackie Snow • May 16, 2017

Former SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive to leave Tesla

After heading Tesla's sales and services in its energy division, Lyndon Rive said he wants more time with his family and plans to start a new company next year. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 16, 2017

How to navigate California's mammoth SGIP storage incentive program

A new report from Strategen and Utility Dive outlines strategies to get a piece of $448 million in behind-the-meter storage incentives.

By Peter Maloney • May 16, 2017

Utility group asks EPA to reconsider coal combustibles rule

The Utility Solid Waste Activities Group is asking for changes to the rule and an extension of some compliance deadlines.

By Robert Walton • May 16, 2017

Power companies press DC Circuit for CPP decision as EPA argues for indefinite stay

A group of utilities, generators and clean energy trade groups told the D.C. Circuit that indefinitely delaying litigation on the Clean Power Plan would amount to the court nullifying the rule itself. 

By Robert Walton • May 16, 2017

Solar trade group SEIA opposes Suniva's panel tariff push in letter to ITC

SEIA argued Suniva is not representative of the larger PV manufacturing industry and that a tariff would be "extremely damaging" to the U.S. solar sector.

By Peter Maloney • May 16, 2017

Litigation is the solution to state 'around market' power subsidies

FERC's technical conference revealed the divide on state power incentives is so intractable that the courts must weigh in, two WBK lawyers argue in this guest post. 

By Raymond L. Gifford and Matthew S. Larson • May 15, 2017

Southern to take over Vogtle construction from bankrupt Westinghouse

The deal is reportedly contingent on SCANA reaching a similar agreement on the V.C. Summer plant, so the two companies can share resources to complete the projects. 

By Gavin Bade • May 15, 2017

Ransomware rampage highlights cyberattack fears in power sector

A massive ransomware attack infected 200,000 computers worldwide, but U.S. utilities thus far remain unscathed. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 15, 2017

California's SGIP program closes first funding round with $90M allocated

Nearly all the funding for the first step of the SGIP program was used up in the first day, with Engie and AMS winning the most money in the large-scale (over 10 kW) storage category. 

By Peter Maloney • May 15, 2017

NRStor wins approval for 7 MWh compressed air storage project in Ontario

Developed with Hydrostor, officials say the project in a Goderich salt cave will be the first fuel-free CAES facility in the world. 

By Peter Maloney • May 15, 2017

Panda Temple bankruptcy could chill new gas plant buildout in ERCOT market

Panda blames ERCOT’s forecasting methodology for the bankruptcy of its modern combined-cycle plant, but the market presents multiple challenges for gas generators. 

By Peter Maloney • May 15, 2017

CAISO: Wholesale power prices dropped 9% in 2016 to $34/MWh average

The 2016 power price decline foreshadows an ongoing bout of negative pricing events experienced by the California grid operator this spring.  

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 12, 2017

CAISO launches initiative that could lend support to struggling generators

The California grid operator this week launched an initiative to explore how it could allow generators to take plants out of service for an extended period without mothballing or retiring them. 

By Gavin Bade • May 12, 2017

Toshiba said to be preparing for bankruptcy as Southern faces Vogtle deadline

The Wall Street Journal reports Toshiba's partners are preparing for a potential reorganization under Japanese bankruptcy laws, a claim the company denies.  

By Peter Maloney • May 12, 2017

Exelon court brief argues Illinois ZEC program is legal

The utility argues the case brought by independent generators would "preempt not only the states, but also FERC’s ability to decide how best to marry its wholesale markets with state policies."

By Gavin Bade • May 12, 2017

Trump's cybersecurity executive order calls for power grid assessment

The order requires Homeland Security and Energy to submit reports on the impact of cyberattacks on the power grid.

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 12, 2017

In the throes of bankruptcy, Suniva wants solar panel tariffs to shield manufacturing business

Suniva's complaint filed with the ITC could help U.S. panel manufacturers as a whole, but do wider damage to the solar industry. 

By Peter Maloney • May 11, 2017

NRG, Calpine propose market fixes to avoid 'subversion' of ERCOT model

A new white paper from the generators blames low natural gas prices and subsidized wind for depressing energy market prices, putting pressure on thermal plants. 

By Gavin Bade • May 11, 2017