California's rooftop solar future up for debate

The California PUC began its workshop on the future of distributed solar in the state.

By Claire Cameron • April 27, 2014

Why isn't rooftop solar flourishing in the South?

Solar power has failed to take off in some Southern states due to a lack of agreement between regulators, utilities, and solar advocates.

By Claire Cameron • April 27, 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

New York's new energy vision to reimagine the grid

Governor Cuomo asked regulators to fundamentally re-envision the way electricity is produced, distributed and consumed.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2014

Exelon wants federal policy support for nuclear energy

Government policies and market structures undervalue nuclear, Exelon says.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2014

CMS Energy eyes RPS expansion, re-regulation in Michigan

Positive earnings and healthy sales were good news, but uncertainty looms as Michigan weighs several game-changing pieces of legislation.

By Claire Cameron • April 25, 2014

AEP CEO: Coal plant closures, emissions cuts, and new transmission

AEP to retire coal plants and invest in transmission. 

By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2014

Coal is going, going... gone?

EPA regulations and low natural gas prices are fueling the coal power phase-out. 

By Claire Cameron • April 24, 2014

NRDC: New energy efficiency bill would save Californians $2.5B

A bill intended to reduce the energy intensity of plug-in appliances has passed the State Assembly's Utilities and Commerce committee.

By Claire Cameron • April 24, 2014

Duke Energy: Coal ash clean-up may cost $10B

The fallout continues.

By Claire Cameron • April 24, 2014

Oklahoma Governor approves DG fee, but orders regulatory scrutiny

Gov. Mary Fallin said regulators should first consider all other options before implementing a fixed bill charge.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 23, 2014

Hawaii funds DG and efficiency for have-nots

A new program will finance distributed solar and efficiency through low cost bonds and on-bill payments.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 23, 2014

Florida lawmakers press Duke Energy to invest in solar, efficiency

Duke Energy's solar and efficiency programs are lacking, opponents say.

By Claire Cameron • April 23, 2014

Xcel wants to cut back energy efficiency goals in Colorado

The utility argues increasing efficiency would cost ratepayers.

By Claire Cameron • April 23, 2014

DP&L wants more time to divest coal plants

Dayton Power & Light says divestiture won't be complete until 2017 at the earliest. Regulators have set a deadline for end of this year.

By Claire Cameron • April 23, 2014

War within solar heats up over Value of Solar Tariff

The Alliance for Solar Choice wants net metering back in Minnesota.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2014

Competition rises in rooftop solar as major players see the prize

Solar leasing companies are transitioning to becoming energy services providers.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2014

PG&E: Coming California PUC decisions may tell the future of solar

Net metering and rate structures are in the spotlight.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2014

Report: New normal won't kill utilities

Utilities can find opportunities in energy efficiency and distributed generation, according to a new report from CoBank.

By Claire Cameron • April 22, 2014

DOE revives loan program in search of energy storage breakthrough

$1.5 billion planned in loan guarantees.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 21, 2014

Minnesota Power plans power line to import Canadian hydro

The Great Northern Transmission Line would bring Canadian hydro to the U.S.

By Claire Cameron • April 21, 2014

Can performance-based ratemaking save utilities?

Time for utilities to ask: “How do we pay for what we want?”

By Herman K. Trabish • April 17, 2014

Southern Co. strikes China deal in pursuit of 'clean' coal

Southern's deal with Chinese powerhouse Shenhua could help commercialize coal gasification and carbon capture technologies.

By Claire Cameron • April 17, 2014

N.C. Governor announces coal ash legislation

Pat McCrory's plan would force utilities to speed up reporting and submit to regular inspections, among other requirements.

By Claire Cameron • April 17, 2014

Maryland PSC investigating five retail suppliers

Winter price hikes were "unexpected and drastic." 

By Claire Cameron • April 17, 2014

PSEG CEO frustrated by inaction on $3.9B storm hardening plan

Ralph Izzo challenged opponents to come up with a more cost-effective plan.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 17, 2014