Trump nominates Senate committee counsel to lead EPA enforcement

Susan Parker Bodine, currently chief counsel for the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, represents a more mainstream EPA pick from Trump.

By Robert Walton • May 19, 2017

Leading Dem. senator presses Pruitt again for details on how EPA will regulate carbon

Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has so far not responded substantively to his questions.

By Robert Walton • May 19, 2017

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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

Sunrun CEO: 'Long-term growth rate' for residential solar still strong

Lynn Jurich sought to restore confidence at the GTM Solar Summit this week after the residential solar market slowed year-over-year for the first time in Q1.

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 18, 2017

SoCal Edison should go back to the drawing board on its grid modernization proposal

Officials from two top solar groups argue the utility is taking the wrong approach in its pending rate case

By Ed Smeloff, Sean Gallagher • May 18, 2017

The SoCal Edison rate case: A canary in the coal mine for DER policy debates

SCE wants $2.1 billion to upgrade its grid for distributed resources — a request that's raised ire from consumer advocates and DER providers alike.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 18, 2017

Regulators probe Duke about Lee nuclear plans in wake of Westinghouse bankruptcy

The North Carolina Utilities Commission has asked Duke Energy for details of how Westinghouse’s bankruptcy could impact the proposed Lee nuclear project in Cherokee County, S.C.

By Robert Walton • May 18, 2017

Updated: Ohio House suspends hearings on FirstEnergy nuclear subsidy bill

As Ohio hits the brakes on subsidies, a group of Ohio activists has another solution: Pressure corporate giants like Amazon to include nuclear in their clean energy goals. 

By Robert Walton • May 18, 2017

CAISO: Renewables served 42% of California demand on May 16, setting record

During the 2 p.m. hour, renewables served more than 70% of power demand, setting another record in California.

By Gavin Bade , Robert Walton • May 18, 2017

San Jose is latest, largest city in California to embrace community choice

After multiple notifications, residents will be automatically enrolled in San Jose Clean Energy, taking them out of PG&E retail service. 

By Robert Walton • May 18, 2017

SRP, Navajo Nation near lease agreement to extend coal plant's life

Salt River Project and the Navajo Nation are close to a deal that would keep a 2,250 MW coal plant in Arizona operating through 2019.

By Robert Walton • May 18, 2017

GOP Sen. Grassley questions DOE baseload review in letter to Perry

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says the White House's "hastily developed study" appears to pre-judge renewable resources and may not be "credible, relevant or worthy of valuable taxpayer resources."

By Robert Walton • May 18, 2017

How Indiana Michigan Power helps C&I customers bring their flexibility to market

Key to the continued success of the utility's emergency DR program will be adapting to coming changes in PJM capacity auctions.

By Robert Walton • May 17, 2017

DTE clarifies goal to cut carbon emissions 80% from 2005 levels by 2050

The company expects to eliminate coal from its fuel mix by 2040 while leaving new nuclear on the table as a longer-term capacity option.

By Gavin Bade • May 17, 2017

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

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

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

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

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