FERC plans conferences on EPA Clean Power Plan

The conferences will focus on reliability, wholesale electric markets and operations, and energy infrastructure. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 11, 2014

How power companies can get to Utility 2.0 and beyond

New distributed generation and a new distribution system are at the heart of a whole new way to make and sell electricity.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 11, 2014

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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

EIA: Rise in coal use in 2014 foreshadows a coming decline

EPA regulations and the falling price of natural gas seem are main contributors to the decline.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 10, 2014

Senate confirms 2 TVA nominees

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) used the hearing to slam the EPA's proposed carbon rules.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014

GOP blocks sage grouse rules in CRomnibus, but not EPA regs

Transmission developers and western co-ops have objected to the bird's protections in the past.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014

Electric, gas industries still can't agree on when the day starts

The decision will now fall to FERC, as the gas and electric industries work to better align their schedules.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014

Utilities see opportunity with new GOP governor in Arkansas

The newly-elected Republican governor will likely name two representatives to the state's Public Service Commission.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014

Iowa lawmaker wants to expand state's hydro power

A bill could be introduced next year to study adding hydro power to the Iowa's resources.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014

Colorado PUC nixes Xcel solar proposal

The utility had proposed purchasing 50 MW of solar and allowing customers to subscribe to portions of the clean power.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014

U.S. solar grew 1.3 GW in Q3 to 16.1 GW

Q3 2014’s 1,354 megawatts, a 41% jump over Q3 2013, took U.S. PV to 16.1 gigawatts

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2014

Regulators approve Duke proposal to invest $500M in solar

Duke will build 128 MW of solar and contract for 150 MW to meet the NC renewables mandate.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2014

How virtual net metering will save low income Massachusetts residents $60 million

SunEdison is working with 16 housing authorities to supply solar energy below the prevailing cost of electricity.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2014

New Louisiana Senator will oppose Obama energy initiatives

U.S. Rep. and Louisiana Senate Candidate Bill Cassidy took almost 56% of the vote in a runoff against Sen. Mary Landrieu.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2014

Accenture: Distributed generation and efficiency could slash utility revenues $48B

Most utility executives believe it will not be cost-effective for consumers to go off-grid without any subsidies until 2030 or beyond.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2014

HECO inks contracts for its biggest solar buy ever

Hawaii’s utility starts the NextEra age with a bang. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 8, 2014

After contentious decisions, Florida lawmakers file bill to reform PSC

Legislators propose reforms including term limits and making regulators stand for election.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 8, 2014

How ITC Holdings plans to connect PJM demand with Ontario's rich renewables

ITC will offer merchants capacity on a line taking Canadian resources under Lake Erie to PJM markets.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 8, 2014

Obama administration to appeal to Supreme Court on FERC Order 745 ruling

Solicitor General Donald Verrilli sent a letter to the Supreme Court stating his intention to appeal the decision from the D.C. Circuit Court.

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 8, 2014

Can North Carolina utilities unlock the state's solar potential?

The big utilities have led impressive solar growth – but what about residential rooftops?

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 7, 2014

Illinois legislature votes to extend smart grid plans

The state's legislature wants to extend Ameren and ComEd's smart grid programs two years, but advocates fear a veto from the governor.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014

Lawmakers consider changes to MIchigan's energy choice law

Some say the state's customer choice law is to blame for power supply woes on the state's Upper Peninsula.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014

Survey: Calif. advanced energy economy approaching half a million jobs

40,000 advanced energy businesses span the value chain from energy efficiency to energy storage.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 5, 2014

Sens. Shaheen, Portman introduce efficiency bill again

A previous version of the bipartisan bill was blocked.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014

Critical Senate committee supportive of Obama's FERC nominee

Collette Honorable, a Democrat serving as chair of the Arkansas Public Service Commission, appears to have bipartisan support to serve as a FERC commissioner.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014

House responds to Obama veto threat with one-year wind PTC extension

The horse trading for a tax extenders package has just begun.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 4, 2014