NRC issues environmental approval for 2 new reactors at FPL's Turkey Point nuke

The finding comes as Florida Power & Light is working to resolve an existing leak in its cooling canals at the plant, leaving environmentalists scratching their heads.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2016

Florida regulators hit pause on utility natural gas hedging programs

Regulators signed off on a joint stipulation for a one-year pause to gas hedging, which has cost consumers more than $6 billion since 2002.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2016

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The Energy Transition to Renewables

Rising demand for power is continuing to drive demand for renewables, but policy uncertainty and mixed signals from the Trump administration add to existing challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

Interconnection delays can be costly, but some utilities have found ways to save time and money

Interconnection times are going up nationally, but a new report outlines lessons from some leading utilities. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2016

Retooling regulation: a closer look at integrating energy and environmental policy

Now is the time to merge discussions over air, energy, transport and building energy regulations, write RAP's Chris James and Ken Colburn.

By Chris James and Ken Colburn • Nov. 3, 2016

Mercedes-Benz launches new US storage arm with former Sonnen CEO von Bormann

Mercedes takes aim at Tesla with new offerings that will "combine the advantages of electric vehicles and energy solutions into one holistic platform." 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 3, 2016

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

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