EPA commits to enforcing environmental justice in new EJ 2020 Action Agenda

The EPA has unveiled EJ 2020, an environmental justice plan to protect low-income communities of color that are disproportionately affected by pollution. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 3, 2016

Utilities, industrials spearhead rate design reform in new efficiency coalition

The Alliance to Save Energy has brought together a diverse coalition to tackle rate design, including PG&E, Exelon, National Grid, Johnson Controls and Lockheed Martin. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2016

Explore the Trendline➔

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

TransCanada to sell $3.7B of merchant generation to finance pipeline acquisition

Private equity is again the winner as another company turns away from volatile wholesale electricity markets. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 3, 2016

One massive merger later, Pepco's CEO eyes 5 rate cases and grid modernization

David Velazquez says his utility is looking at residential demand charges and the future of microgrids.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 3, 2016

Updated: Florida Supreme Court won't take solar Amendment 1 off ballot

Solar groups asked the state Supreme Court to nullify a ballot initiative they believe is intentionally misleading.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2016

Why natural gas supply will be crucial in preventing winter power outages

Grid operators say enhanced coordination and upgraded operational tools will be tested in keeping gas-fired plants online through the coldest months.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2016

Tesla: SolarCity merger will add to balance sheet in Q4, insulate against net metering changes

The battery company posted a lengthy blog post Tuesday outlining the financial health of SolarCity and its business plans for the combined companies.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 1, 2016

Where electric utilities are putting their money in the 2016 election

Utilities are spending to put Clinton in the White House, but not Democrats in control of Congress.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 1, 2016

Report: Bankrupt coal companies find ways to back state, federal candidates

Four companies in bankruptcy or recently exited have given almost $1 million through PACs, according to the Miami Herald.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2016

NRC denies Vermont's petition for oversight of Yankee nuke decommissioning

Vermont had requested oversight of the decommissioning, saying funds were at risk of being prematurely depleted. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 1, 2016

CAISO: Western EIM benefits surpass $100M since 2014

Profits for the third quarter this year came in at $26.16 million, $2 million more than the previous quarter. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2016

Fort Calhoun becomes 5th US nuke to shut down in 5 years

States are turning to a mix of renewables, natural gas and even coal to replace retiring nuclear generation.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2016

Report: Exelon's new Illinois nuclear subsidy bill recalls New York program design

Exelon's plan to save Illinois nuclear plants reportedly incorporates a social cost of carbon in determining subsidies, similar to a program in New York designed to skirt federal jurisdiction. 

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 31, 2016

SolarCity could face $300,000 in fines over Arizona election fight

The rooftop installer is backing the Save Our AZ Solar group, which faces allegations it was late in filing campaign finance reports.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2016

Looking to 'get ahead' of coal ash issues, utilities support bill for stronger state oversight

Utilities are throwing their weight behind an amendment that would give states a bigger role in regulating coal ash disposal.  

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 28, 2016

How new transmission can unlock 10 times more renewables for the Eastern U.S.

The Eastern Interconnect can handle 30% renewables within a decade, but hotly-contested power line construction will be key.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 27, 2016

Michigan energy choice bill could see lame duck vote following Chamber endorsement

The bill would amend utility planning processes, modestly increase the renewables mandate, and place new rules on alternative energy suppliers. 

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 26, 2016

Greens say Dominion inflated demand in IRP to build more plants for CPP compliance

Clean energy advocates said the forecasts are designed to allow the utility to build more gas plants for the Clean Power Plan.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 26, 2016

APS, SolarCity pour money into Arizona regulatory election

The parent company of the state's largest utility has formed a new political group in response to solar industry spending, but both sides agree on one candidate — Commissioner Robert Burns. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 26, 2016

Wisconsin utility predicts $4B in transmission investments

American Transmission Co. sees transmission project spending as high as $4 billion over the next 10 years, including $1.3 billion on network projects to address specific reliability needs

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2016

New Hampshire consumer advocate floats net metering successor with TOU credits

Residential customers would have have a buffet of options, including TOU rates and a bill credit locked in for 20 years. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 25, 2016

What Trump and Clinton miss about clean coal and renewables subsidies

A deep dive into the facts reveals winners and losers on both side of the energy subsidy debate.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2016

Pennsylvania appellate court says PUC has narrower jurisdiction over net metering

A state appellate court upheld a ruling that said the PUC cannot alter rules for who qualifies for net metering programs.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2016

Duke asked to determine extent of coal ash spill following flooding at HF Lee plant

Photos from a local environmental group appear to show more coal ash was released into the Neuse River than Duke previously reported, but the utility says the amount remains small.

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 25, 2016

Entergy, Exelon defend FitzPatrick nuclear plant deal against suit

Arguments against the state's nuclear subsidy are not at issue in the sale, they told FERC.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2016