Federal appeals court rejects Kansas, utility challenge to cross-state pollution rule

The D.C. Circuit unanimously rejected Kansas' challenge to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s implementation of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule.

By Robert Walton • May 28, 2015

Inside Hawaii activists' push to ditch HECO and transform the utility business model

Doubts about the NextEra merger are fueling calls for a co-op or muni for each island.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2015

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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

Coal retirements could lead Kentucky to 'accidental' compliance with the Clean Power Plan

While the state debates with the idea of not submitting a plan to meet Clean Power Plan emissions targets, coal plant retirements could lead to compliance anyway.

By Robert Walton • May 28, 2015

Updated: Georgia Power moving into rooftop solar market this summer

The Southern Co. subisidary is looking to move into the market once a new third party ownership law is instituted in July.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2015

EPA tightens pollution controls on plants during startup, shutdown

The EPA has directed 36 states to tighten rules governing pollution emitted from facilities during startup, shutdown and malfunction.

By Robert Walton • May 27, 2015

Ariz. group: Phone records show close ties between head regulator, APS

A nonprofit group backed by renewable energy supporters says Arizona Corporation Commission's Bob Stump, who served as chairman last year, traded large numbers of text messages with utility officials and candidates during the election season.

By Robert Walton • May 27, 2015

EPA signals final Clean Power Plan rule due in August

The Obama administration intends to issue several rules governing energy and the environment this summer, including a final version of the Clean Power Plan and new rules for the oil, gas and coal sectors.

By Robert Walton • May 27, 2015

Nevada utility-solar compromise could raise state's net metering cap

The amended bill allows for 235 MW of more net metered solar and asks regulators for a long-term fix.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 27, 2015

Minnesota regulators approve reduced rates for off-peak EV charging

Regulators directed utilties to allow EVs to charge at night for up to a 40% discount from usual daytime rates.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 26, 2015

Wisconsin regulators formally approve We Energies-Integrys merger

The state had indicated last month that it would approve the merger with a list of conditions.

By Robert Walton • May 26, 2015

EIA: 90 GW of coal retirements expected under EPA's Clean Power Plan

New analysis from the U.S. Energy Information Administration finds power prices would rise almost 5% by 2020.

By Robert Walton • May 26, 2015

CPUC approves contentious new 500 MW gas plant for SDG&E

Critics say the utility can get the same generation from renewables and energy efficiency.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 26, 2015

How new transmission is unlocking wind power's potential in Michigan's Thumb

Michigan’s comprehensive transmission planning previews what is possible for the Clean Power Plan.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 26, 2015

NC Senate finance chair pushes RPS freeze out of committee over bipartisan objections

Amendments to HB 332 would prevent the current 6% RPS from rising to 12.5% in 2021.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2015

Water near Duke Energy coal ash ponds still unsafe for residents

Water in 90% of wells near Duke's coal ash pits was found to be unfit for drinking or cooking, a North Carolina state agency found.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2015

Did the EPA drop carbon capture tech from its new power plant rules?

A report suggests the agency may have dropped a controversial requirement that new coal plants be built with CCS technology.

By Robert Walton • May 22, 2015

2 new reports examine Clean Power Plan compliance methods, legitimacy

As states ready themselves for the final rule to be unveiled, stakeholders are considering compliance options and legal battles. 

By Robert Walton • May 22, 2015

Democratic US rep. files bill to extend solar ITC for 5 years

The measure elicited support from the Solar Energy Industries Association, which predicted it would boost the economy and help maintain electric reliability.

By Robert Walton • May 21, 2015

Study: Efficiency can drive down costs of Clean Power Plan compliance

A new report examining Clean Power Plan costs finds that many estimates don't plan for efficiency improvements, which could be significant cost savers.

By Robert Walton • May 21, 2015

SNL: Wind rush continues with 2,166 MW of new capacity announced in Q1 2015

10 new projects were announced in the first quarter, including two 408 MW offshore wind projects for Hawaii.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2015

AEP tweaks coal subsidy proposal, asks Ohio regulators to reconsider

The utility says 3,000 MW of coal-fired power necessary for reliability would be unprofitable without taxpayer support.

By Robert Walton • May 20, 2015

Nevada senate unanimously passes bill to give PUC authority over solar rates, cap

Currently state legislators have the responsibility to do solar policy, but they want Public Utilities Commission to do it instead.

By Robert Walton • May 19, 2015

Oklahoma legislators, wind industry reach compromise on tax breaks

Wind developers give up the property tax exemption, but get to keep the zero emissions tax credit.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2015

What a 50% renewables mandate means for California

A new report says billions of dollars in clean energy development could be unlocked, but it will mean big changes for utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2015

Ohio regulators consider limits on net metering

Changes to Ohio's net metering rules could end an ongoing dispute which has wound up in the Ohio Supreme Court.

By Robert Walton • May 19, 2015