US could lag on battery research if Trump's proposed budget clears, researchers warn

Budget cuts to the Department of Energy could result in an outflow of U.S. research talent to countries with better-funded programs, such as China, Japan and South Korea. 

By Peter Maloney • June 13, 2017

Wordwide appetite for power sector M&A is rising, new reports find

An EY survey says 59% of power and utility CEOs expect to pursue an M&A deal this year.

By Peter Maloney • June 12, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive

Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

By Utility Dive staff

Vivint Solar will return to Nevada if Gov. Sandoval signs net metering bill

The solar company is the latest to announce its return to the state. Tesla and Sunrun also announced similar plans to resume sales last week. 

By Robert Walton • June 12, 2017

Dominion: Decision on a new North Anna nuke reactor years away

A utility official said more policy certainty is necessary before continuing construction on the proposed reactor

By Peter Maloney • June 12, 2017

Minnesota Power proposes a $700M 'renewable energy enabling' gas plant

The utility partnered with Dairyland Power Cooperative to build a $700 million gas-fired combined-cycle plant with a capacity of 525-550 MW. 

By Peter Maloney • June 12, 2017

Study: Texas residential rates cheaper in some competitive areas compared to non-competitive zones

A report from the Center for Energy Studies finds retail residential rates are approaching the wholesale price, indicating utilities are working to cut costs.

By Robert Walton • June 12, 2017

Trump's Clean Power Plan replacement now at OMB

Details of the CPP rollback remain unknown, but submission to the Office of Management and Budget means the plan could be public in a matter of weeks. 

By Robert Walton • June 9, 2017

National nuclear, gas interests target Ohio plant subsidy debate

Exelon and API are seeking to sway debate over proposals to subsidize two FirstEnergy nuclear plants. 

By Peter Maloney • June 9, 2017

Texas PUC plans August workshop on generators' market reform proposal

Gas generators are concerned that persistently low prices in ERCOT markets could force plants offline, threatening reliability.

By Robert Walton • June 9, 2017

NRC head asks Congress for $30M to restart Yucca Mountain review

The Trump budget proposal would also set aside funds for a licensing review, but the nuclear waste repository faces continued opposition from local lawmakers. 

By Peter Maloney • June 9, 2017

Texas regulators finalize rejection of NextEra bid to purchase Oncor

NextEra refused to bend to conditions regulators laid out in an initial merger rejection last month, leading the Public Utilities Commission to hold fast to its original decision.

By Robert Walton • June 8, 2017

Connecticut House fails to pass Millstone nuke support bill

Dominion has threatened a "strategic assessment" of the plant's viability if a support bill fails, but lawmakers could take the measure up again in an extended budget session.  

By Gavin Bade • June 8, 2017

CAISO considers making Aliso Canyon gas reliability measures permanent

A straw proposal indicates the grid operator remains concerned about reliability risks caused by a leak at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility.

By Robert Walton • June 8, 2017

LG subsidiary will install 40 MW of batteries on Guam

The two storage facilities are expected to help reduce intermittent power outages and integrate more solar energy for the U.S. territory. 

By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2017

Georgia Power, Westinghouse again extend deadline for Vogtle agreement

The companies are now shooting to finalize a deal to allow the Southern Co. subsidiary to take over construction of Vogtle by Friday.

By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2017

KCP&L thermostat program shows how regulatory design can make or break DSM

In the utility's Missouri service territory, its partnership with Nest is going strong. But in Kansas, regulators are wary of the program's costs.

By Robert Walton • June 7, 2017

Colorado decoupling proposal unites Xcel, distributed energy advocates

Separating utility revenues from power sales would benefit efficiency and DERs, but some critics worry customer bills will rise and argue for a more extensive regulatory overhaul. 

By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2017

Duke files for grid modernization rider in Ohio, proposes 10 MW storage pilot

The battery project would be located to allow it to provide ancillary services to the grid and backup power to critical infrastructure.

By Peter Maloney • June 7, 2017

Updated: Connecticut revives nuclear support bill after Dominion threatens Millstone review

Legislation to support Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant in Connecticut appeared dead until the operator said it would consider shuttering the facility if a support bill was not approved. 

By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • June 7, 2017

Stakeholder reforms, greater state input needed to guide future of power markets

UPenn's Christina Simeone says RTO/ISO governance is falling short at precisely the wrong time.

By Christina Simeone • June 6, 2017

Senate committee advances Trump's FERC nominees

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources also voted in favor of two of President Trump's nominees to the departments of Interior and Energy.  

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017

Maryland, Hawaii turn to storage incentives as state markets gain momentum

A new GTM Research report examines Hawaii and Maryland as examples of a trend in state energy storage incentives.

By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017

PSEG CEO Izzo calls for efficiency, rate reform and nuclear supports in New Jersey

The utility is pushing regulatory reforms to help it invest in energy efficiency and recover fixed costs while beginning to "educate" stakeholders about nuclear subsidies.

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017

3 ways to identify energy savings in leased offices

Utilities face increasing pressure to identify efficiency savings in demand side management programs – learn ways to target untapped opportunities with the leased office customer segment. 

June 6, 2017

Report: Unsealed construction records for Summer nuke show unexpected expenses

The documents show that at least $325 million was spent on unexpected additional work, as well as $15.5 million for training and $1.5 million for cybersecurity improvements.

By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017