Natural gas, hydro imports play bigger role in New England's energy mix

The growth of gas-fired generation and hydroelectric imports is helping displace coal and oil power in the region.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 24, 2014

Hawaiian Electric inks deal with Canada's biggest utility to liquefy natural gas

Hawaii’s high power rates make the challenges of LNG worth taking on.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 23, 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

SCE&G plans multi-megawatt solar array for its headquarters

The South Carolina utility delayed one project but announced two more. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 23, 2014

FERC studying electricity market reforms

Chair LaFleur says price signals need to grow generation to supplement renewables’ advances.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 23, 2014

Duke Energy to face Florida regulators in build or buy debate

Duke wants to build its own new natural gas plant and Calpine wants to sell it a used one. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2014

Kansas regulators ask FERC to cut Westar's 'unreasonable' transmission rates

The rare federal filling by state regulators says Westar’s ROE is "unjust and unreasonable."

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2014

Oglethorpe CEO: New natural gas pipelines needed for EPA compliance

Natural gas plants can get to a 70% capacity factor if pipelines deliver.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2014

PJM proposes capacity market rule changes to shore up winter reliability

The proposed changes follow a cold winter when as much as 22% of PJM generation was offline at one time.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 21, 2014

U.S. transmission networks plagued by range of threats

An extremely complicated siting process is one reason the grid has been slow to evolve, some say.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 21, 2014

PG&E CEO: Billions in San Bruno explosion fines will not bankrupt us

Large fines could, however, send the utility into capital markets in search of financing.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 21, 2014

Wisconsin utilities propose fundamental changes to how distributed generation is priced

We Energies, Madison Gas & Electric and WPS want monthly charges instead of usage charges.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 20, 2014

Missouri utilities say Kansas wind is key to EPA compliance

Empire District Electric Co. and Kansas City Power and Light could use Kansas wind to cut emissions.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 20, 2014

Report: Defunded energy efficiency program was saving Indiana money

The Energizing Indiana efficiency program was projected to provide net benefits to the state through 2019. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 2014

Investigation reveals Nuclear Regulatory Commission hacked three times

A leaked Inspector General's report found tainted emails.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 20, 2014

Illinois coal plants dig in as state looks at EPA compliance

The state must reduce CO2 emissions by 33% by 2030, but coal generators say they've already done their part.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 2014

Tucson Electric Power proposes new utility-owned rooftop solar program

The move comes shortly after Arizona Public Service proposed its own rooftop solar project.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 2014

Ameren Missouri: EPA compliance will require 1,200 MW of natural gas

An alternate plan would cut emissions by 2035 and save customers $4 billion, according to the utility. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 19, 2014

Luminant CEO: EPA emissions rule could have 'drastic' impact on Texas

A 52% cut in Texas coal by 2020 “overestimates” Texas and “oversteps the law.”

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 19, 2014

Duke Energy oil spill shuts down Ohio River

An estimated 8,000 gallons of fuel oil were spilled into the river. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 19, 2014

What are utilities doing with all their data?

Most data analytics programs are consumer-focused, according to a report.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2014

PJM may change capacity market rules in wake of Polar Vortex

Critics say new incentives may be aimed at aiding an ailing coal industry. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2014

IPL to convert last Harding Street coal unit to gas

With federal emission and pollution regulations, gas is the “least-cost option.”

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 18, 2014

Boulder to spend 'significantly more' as municipalization kicks into high gear

With $30 million in annual profits at stake, Xcel’s resistance could make the plan unaffordable.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 18, 2014

Federal appeals court upholds FERC Order 1000

The unanimous decision upholds FERC's authority to require transmission-owning and operating utilities to participate in regional transmission planning.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 18, 2014

Why some munis and coops are building broadband networks

Chattanooga EPB sees $5 million in savings per year, but broadband doesn't make sense for most.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 18, 2014