Minnesota adopts first state-wide 'value of solar' tariff

Minnesota regulators Wednesday approved a methodology for finding the value of rooftop solar, a move that could affect the nation-wide net metering debate.

By Ethan Howland • March 13, 2014

FERC: Nationwide blackout could happen if 9 key substations are knocked out

There could be coast-to-coast blackouts for weeks if nine key substations were knocked out, according to a FERC study controversially leaked by the Wall Street Journal.

By Ethan Howland • March 13, 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

Can Arizona utilities handle a terrorist attack? ACC wants to find out

Arizona regulators are asking the state's utilities to report on how prepared they are for terrorist attacks.

By Ethan Howland • March 12, 2014

EEI: Polar vortex shows why we need old power plants

This winter's harsh weather is a reminder that the U.S. must keep a diverse power plant fleet, according to the Edison Electric Institute.

By Ethan Howland • March 11, 2014

Maine utility wants to charge distributed generation fee

Central Maine Power seeks a higher fee for DG customers.

By Ethan Howland • March 11, 2014

Solar industry fights rooftop taxes in Arizona

Arizona's solar industry believes it may avoid a planned tax for leased rooftop solar equipment.

By Ethan Howland • March 10, 2014

FERC orders new standards to protect grid from terrorism

FERC Friday directed the North American Electric Reliability Corporation to develop reliability standards requiring bulk-power system owners and operators to address terrorism risks for certain facilities.

By Ethan Howland • March 10, 2014

EPA chief: Fossil fueled plants will be around for 'years to come'

Fossil-fueled power plants will play a critical role in grid operations, according to the EPA chief.

By Ethan Howland • March 7, 2014

Kansas lawmakers aim to kill renewable portfolio standard

Conservative lawmakers expect to move ahead with efforts to kill Kansas' renewable portfolio standard.

By Ethan Howland • March 6, 2014

New England generators oppose infrastructure expansion plans

New England generators are opposing plans by the area's governors to spur regional natural gas and transmission line construction.

By Ethan Howland • March 4, 2014

Facebook, Microsoft ask Iowa regulators to support distributed generation

Microsoft and Facebook are urging Iowa regulators to help move the state to more distributed generation on its system.

By Ethan Howland • March 3, 2014

Warren Buffett: MidAmerican to make more 'major' acquisitions

"NV Energy will not be MidAmerican's last major acquisition," Warren Buffett told investors.

By Davide Savenije • March 3, 2014

Regulators: Duke Energy broke law on ash spills

North Carolina regulators on Friday said Duke Energy broke various environmental rules when coal ash spilled twice into the Dan River last month.

By Ethan Howland • March 3, 2014

ComEd to speed up 4M smart meter rollout

After prodding from Illinois regulators, Commonwealth Edison is speeding up its 4 million smart meter rollout by three years.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 28, 2014

N.D. regulators approve 4-year rate hike pact for Xcel Energy

North Dakota regulators approved a first-of-its-kind four-year rate hike agreement for Xcel Energy.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 27, 2014

What keeps utility execs up at night? Hint: It's not cyberattacks

Utility Dive's first annual State of the Electric Utility report, released today, provides a detailed look at how more than 500 utility professionals view the major issues facing their utilities. Some of the findings may surprise you.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 26, 2014

North Carolina may require Duke Energy to remove coal ash

North Carolina regulators may require Duke Energy to remove the coal ash from a basin that recently leaked into the Dan River.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 26, 2014

SDG&E's approach to rooftop solar, electric vehicles and the smart home

SDG&E's director of customer programs and projects spoke to Utility Dive about its business models.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 25, 2014

Supreme Court won't review MISO's regional cost-allocation policy

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge to the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator's cost allocation scheme for regional power line projects.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 25, 2014

Georgia bill would allow solar leasing

The move is opposed by the state's utilities.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 25, 2014

Supreme Court appears divided on EPA greenhouse gas case

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could determine the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to issue permits for greenhouse gas emissions.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 25, 2014

6 energy leaders to watch in 2014

We're taking at look at six key utility players – five are new to their jobs – who will have key roles in the sector's evolution.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 24, 2014

Minnesota PUC OKs 'solar garden' rules

Minnesota regulators gave initial approval to rules for community-owned “solar gardens” in the state.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 21, 2014

New York PSC approves ConEd climate change plan

New York regulators approved a rate freeze for ConEd that allows the utility to spend $1 billion hardening its system to adapt to climate change.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 21, 2014

Oklahoma regulators tighten energy efficiency rules

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission tightened the state's energy efficiency rules for its major utilities.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 21, 2014