Is South Carolina solar about to explode?

A comprehensive solar law due by March 2015 could make the state ready for a solar boom.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 18, 2014

Feds approve first offshore wind transmission line

National Grid will build and pay for the $75 million Block Island connection.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 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

How the most efficient states convince utilities to conserve energy

Utility policy that recognizes efficiency as a resource is key to improving overall sustainability, new research finds.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2014

Koch-backed group attacks wind subsidies

Americans for Prosperity is buying ad time in 15 states to oppose renewing the Wind Production Tax Credit.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2014

Wisc. regulators approve 75% increase in We Energies fixed charges

Renewable energy advocates paint the decision as an attack on rooftop solar. 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 14, 2014

AEP, Southern Co: U.S.-China climate accord could cause blackouts

AEP and Southern Company CEOs say the emissions cuts threaten electricity delivery

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2014

DOE energy loan program turns profitable, goes $30 million in the black

Earnings on U.S. innovation expected to continue, could top $6 billion.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2014

NERC: Declining reserve margins tax grid reliability

Uncertain of environmental rules and changes in the resource mix are also challenging the industry.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2014

Big storage procurements leave more questions than answers

If storage is such a good idea, why is SoCal Edison buying so much natural gas?

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 13, 2014

How America ranks first in wind energy—even with less capacity than China

U.S. wind’s smaller fleet generates over 20% more electricity than Chinese wind.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 13, 2014

Investigation reveals CPUC Chair Peevey failed to disclose donations from PG&E

The CPUC Chair failed to file disclosure forms for contributions from PG&E, a local news investigation finds.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 13, 2014

14 states and DC show support for EPA emissions proposal

14 states and the District of Columbia have filed a brief supporting the EPA plan.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2014

California set to decide if utilities can own EV charging stations

San Diego Gas and Electric and Southern California Edison have a plan to invest $500 million in vehicle charging infrastructure.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2014

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

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