Is a carbon price the best way to implement the EPA's Clean Power Plan?

Many suggest it is the best way to both comply with and preserve reliability under the proposed carbon rules.

By Gavin Bade • April 29, 2015

New York delays deadlines for REV proceeding, clean energy fund

A cost-benefit analysis of New York's modernized energy vision has been pushed back to June.

By Robert Walton • April 29, 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

Louisiana lawmakers propose new limits on solar tax credits

Lawmakers are considering three different bills to scale back tax credits available for solar production.

By Robert Walton • April 29, 2015

First US offshore wind project begins construction

Deepwater Wind’s 30 MW Block Island pilot project is expected to be in service by the end of 2016.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2015

Utility buy-in fuels a boom in Colorado community solar

Xcel Energy is nurturing growth and Duke Energy likes the idea.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2015

Wisconsin Power & Light proposes $750M hybrid gas-solar plant

Ratepayer groups say the state’s utilities may already have enough power plant capacity.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2015

Why NERC thinks the EPA Clean Power Plan could threaten grid reliability

The federal non-profit in charge of reliability says the plan may not allow enough time to build new generation and transmission.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2015

Oregon utilities prepare for demand spike from marijuana legalization

Oregon's electric industry is looking ahead to July 1, the date marijuana will become legal for recreational use.

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2015

New England governors vow to collaborate to expand gas pipelines

The region's reliance on natural gas is threatening reliability and raising, six governors said in a statement pushing for more pipeline construction.

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2015

CAISO to FERC: Energy Imbalance Market problems found, reforms coming

The market's failure to recognize capacity held by PacifiCorp led to the appearance of shortages, the grid operator told federal regulators.

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2015

Colorado lawmakers take up delayed bill to save utility consumer advocate

Without reauthorization, the agency that advocates for customers at the state PSC will be defunded May 1.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 27, 2015

Illinois AG will investigate controversial MISO capacity auction

Capacity prices in Illinois have shot up, and the potential for higher rates has officials asking questions.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2015

Wisconsin PSC approves ATC-Xcel transmission to bring wind power to MISO

Opponents argue it will block Wisconsin’s solar, demand response and efficiency growth.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 27, 2015

VA governor signs 6 energy bills, including boosts for solar, efficiency

The bills are designed to help grow solar energy- and efficiency-related jobs in the state.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2015

13 fascinating charts that show the state of American energy

The DOE's Quadrennial Energy Review is nearly 350 pages, but Utility Dive knows you like pictures.

By Gavin Bade • April 27, 2015

Mississippi Power announces 53 MW of new solar generation

The two projects represent the largest solar installations in Mississippi to date.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2015

Michigan Dems file bills to double renewable energy, efficiency standards

The package of bills is designed to bolster the state's growing green energy economy.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2015

Florida House unanimously passes PSC reform bill

The compromise bill makes some commission reforms, but won't make PSC commissioners elected officials.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 24, 2015

Nebraska Senate advances renewable tax credit bill

If passed, the $0.01 per kWh credit would be only the seventh state production tax credit.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 24, 2015

Kentucky utilities drop fixed charge increase proposal in rate case settlement

There will be no change to customers' monthly fees, which had been the most contentious portion of the case.

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2015

Senate bill would allow FERC to overrule state siting decisions on power lines

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich proposed the measure, saying the nation;s transmission system must be modernized in order to integrate clean power sources.

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2015

Critics say NC bill would gut state oversight of energy projects

The North Carolina House of Representatives are considering changing the for when an environmental review would be triggered.

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2015

NC lawmakers extend tax credit for 'in construction' renewables one year

Big fights are still coming on a five year tax credit extension and third party solar ownership.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 23, 2015

CPUC rate reform proposal: Two tiers, TOU rates, possible fixed charges

Lower tier customers could pay more in the state’s biggest rate redesign since its energy crisis.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 23, 2015

FERC alters nomination schedule to better align power, natural gas markets

Federal regulators stopped short of changing the start of the gas day, a victory for the natural gas industry.

By Robert Walton • April 23, 2015