New Mississippi law gives utilities too much spending leeway, critics say

Critics say it would allow utilities too much leeway in investments.

By Robert Walton • March 27, 2015

Georgia Senate unanimously approves solar financing bill

HB 57, which would authorize third party ownership in the Peach State, now heads to the desk of Gov. Nathan Deal.

By Gavin Bade • March 27, 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

Florida solar activists make significant step toward ballot initiative

Floridians for Solar Choice collected more than 73,000 signatures to loosen restrictions on energy sales in the state. 

By Robert Walton • March 27, 2015

Indiana Senate passes efficiency bill

But the measure, which would replace an efficiency program defunded last year, faces skeptics in the Indiana House.

By Robert Walton • March 27, 2015

Maryland PSC delays decision on Pepco-Exelon merger

The companies are hoping to close the deal in the third quarter of this year.

By Robert Walton • March 27, 2015

N.C. Senate approves Duke generation purchase from NCEMPA

The governor reportedly wants to sign the bill into law before the Easter break.

By Robert Walton • March 26, 2015

New Hampshire bill would remove barriers for utility-owned rooftop solar

What was first a bill to boost net metering has been transformed after utility input, critics say.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 26, 2015

Feds greenlight first utility-owned U.S. offshore wind project

Dominion Virginia's offshore pilot project could be generating by 2017, laying the groundwork for further development. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 26, 2015

Supreme Court appears divided over MATS rule

The debate centers on just one phrase in the Clean Air Act.

By Robert Walton • March 26, 2015

Michigan lawmaker proposes to gradually introduce electric competition

A 10% cap on electric competition has become a sticking point in the state's energy debate.

By Robert Walton • March 26, 2015

Texas lawmakers consider allowing competition for Austin Energy's largest customers

The measure would allow dissatisfied large customers to petition regulators for other service options.

By Robert Walton • March 26, 2015

Tucson Electric Power proposes reduced net metering rate for solar customers

Customers with solar panels on their roof put more strain on the utility system than those who take traditional power service, the utility said.

By Robert Walton • March 26, 2015

What the solar market looks like now, and where it's headed

Can utility interest in solar's slowest-growing sector save it from a coming cliff?

By Herman K. Trabish • March 26, 2015

Radioactive politics: Inside the renewed push to site nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain

Nevada doesn’t want the waste at Yucca Mountain, but nuclear advocates and the industry do.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 25, 2015

Co-ops plead with Congress to save water heaters used for demand response

More than 250 electric cooperatives use large water heaters as energy storage devices for demand response programs.

By Robert Walton • March 25, 2015

How California regulators are reforming energy markets to boost demand response

Third party vendors will soon be able to directly provide demand response programs.

By Robert Walton • March 25, 2015

Tong and Wellinghoff: Are fixed charges a curse in disguise for investor-owned utilities?

The push for fixed charges won't benefit shareholders in the end, James Tong and Jon Wellinghoff argue in an opinion piece.

By James Tong and Jon Wellinghoff • March 25, 2015

A basic primer on capital investment financing for regulated investor owned utilities

James Tong and Jon Wellinghoff explain how utilities make capital investments — and earn revenue.

By James Tong and Jon Wellinghoff • March 25, 2015

Duke will appeal record North Carolina fine for coal ash violations

Duke is preparing to challenge a $25.1 million fine for coal ash contamination.

By Robert Walton • March 25, 2015

D.C. bill would shield solar owners from new development blocking their panels

Legislation proposed in the nation's capital would protect the value of a homeowner's solar panels should their neighbor block out the sun.

By Robert Walton • March 25, 2015

Hawaii lawmakers consider bills to check NextEra-HECO merger

Sentiment is rising in favor of exploring a cooperative publicly-owned Hawaiian utility.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 25, 2015

California becomes first state to generate 5% of electricity from utility-scale solar

The state nearly tripled its utility-scale solar generation in 2014, the EIA says. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 25, 2015

Environmental groups sue Dominion Virginia for coal ash leaks

The alleged Clean Water Act violations include leakage of arsenic into groundwater and the Elizabeth River.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 24, 2015

New Jersey makes first awards in energy storage program to boost grid resiliency

13 behind-the-meter storage projects with nearly 9 MWs of capacity get funding from the state's energy storage program.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 24, 2015

North Carolina: The next big utility-solar showdown?

Popular and business community support for renewables could be about to take some political leverage back from North Carolina utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 24, 2015