U.S.-China climate deal shows growing confidence in renewables

China will get 20% renewables and nukes by 2020 and stop emissions growth by 2030.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

Vivint Solar CEO says GOP majority will be beneficial

Vivint posted a net loss in Q3, but it expects to have an edge over competitors as subsidies fade out.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

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Sustainability

Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

By Utility Dive staff

How the new Congress will handle energy issues

Washington and industry insiders outline coming legislative battles and areas of possible compromise.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

FERC staff says Canadian producer cheated ISO-NE for millions

Staff said it had preliminarily determined that Maxim Power engaged in three schemes to game the ISO-NE.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 12, 2014

Boulder levies extra electric charge on marijuana growers

Marijuana grow operations use a lot of power, so Boulder will charge them more for it.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 12, 2014

ISO-NE: Gas pipeline capacity top concern for next decade

The newest Regional System Plan predicts gas supply shortages on 24 or more days every winter.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 11, 2014

TVA to add 130 MW of renewables in 2015

The added capacity brings the utility’s renewables total to nearly 2,000 MW.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 11, 2014

Louisiana PSC runoff: solar policy, attack ads and a firebombing

Alternative energy advocate Forest Bradley-Wright, has forced a Dec. 6 runoff against PSC Chair Eric Skrmetta. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2014

Wisconsin regulators extend efficiency program

Environmentalists note the Focus on Energy program has little budget for new projects next year.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2014

AZ regulator study: Smart meters are safe

The Arizona study found radio frequency to the meters is too intermittent, low-power, and brief to do harm.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 10, 2014

FERC Chair LaFleur says agency can help implement EPA's Clean Power Plan

LaFleur also approves of NERC’s call for reliable implementation of the emissions rule

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 10, 2014

Study: Minnesota could handle 40% renewables without reliability issues

The report, conducted with MISO, has good news for other midwestern states as well.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2014

Lame Duck Preview: Will Congress extend tax credits for wind?

Insiders say the production tax credit could be extended by two years, by one, or ruined entirely.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2014

Arizona considers axing efficiency standards

State regulators will consider doing away with energy savings goals.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2014

Will GOP gubernatorial wins put EPA rules in jeopardy?

Emboldened Republican governors may make implementing emissions rules a bit trickier.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2014

This is what a well-functioning renewable rebate program looks like

In California, subsidy cash is going to consumers, but questions remain on solar pricing.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

Wisc. regulators approve 83% jump in fixed charges

The Wisconsin Public Service Corp. had requested a 140% increase.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 6, 2014

Arizona regulatory staff rejects APS bid to own rooftop solar

The staff of the Arizona Corporation Commission says the utility's plan is too costly.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 6, 2014

While some talk of new business models, Iowa's coops invent them

"Those who say renewables are a threat ... should realize that they are also an opportunity.” 

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

NERC warns carbon rules could threaten reliability

The electric industry needs more time to comply with EPA guidelines while still ensuring reliability, a new report says.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

Republican midterm wins cloud picture for Obama energy policy

Renewables advocates could see legislative support evaporate in the Senate.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

Northern Michigan is facing a power crisis. How will it be fixed?

It's no longer profitable to operate the Upper Peninsula's biggest power plant. So is generation or transmission the answer?

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

Entergy Q3 income drops almost 4% on nuclear expansion plan losses

When Mississippi regulators denied cost recovery, Entergy lost $0.23 per share.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 4, 2014

Is the EPA considering easing back on carbon cuts?

The agency has requested comments on ways to make a final rule more palatable to states.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

Did a utility lobbying group in Wisconsin falsify 2500 signatures?

Solar advocates challenged the validity of comments submitted in support of raising flat monthly fees in the state.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014