The solar net metering fight heads to Colorado

Xcel faces protests over its solar proposal.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 12, 2013

Is California the roadmap to America's energy future?

State regulators see modest growth, more solar in long-range demand forecast.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 12, 2013

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Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive

Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

By Utility Dive staff

Coal plant at center of Supreme Court case installs scrubbers

Supreme Court judges were cool to utility arguments in cross-state pollution case.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 12, 2013

Record-breaking demand puts Texas at crossroads

Cold weather stressed the Texas power system in early December. 

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 11, 2013

ACEEE: Disincentives to utility energy efficiency programs still exist

Energy efficiency stresses utility revenue streams.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 11, 2013

EIA: Renewables rise, coal falls in West

Changes in Western resource mix reflect California's policies.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 11, 2013

Arizona regulators to investigate utility death spiral

The ACC investigation will focus on distributed generation, storage and efficiency.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 10, 2013

How EPA's new carbon rules will impact utilities

EPA will announce carbon emissions standards for existing power plants in 2014, spurring more shut downs.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 10, 2013

East Coast states seek EPA crackdown on coal country

States ask EPA to force air emissions limits on Midwest, Southern states.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 9, 2013

USDA launches $250M energy efficiency program for co-ops

An Agriculture Department program promotes affordable energy efficiency loans.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 9, 2013

Energy efficiency groups want hand in EPA regs

Advocates are seeking recognition for energy efficiency in reducing greenhouse emissions.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 9, 2013

The four greatest challenges utilities face in 2014

Low demand growth and power plant retirements are top issues.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 9, 2013

Pres. Obama triples government's renewables goal

The move by the largest power user in the U.S. should boost renewables.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 9, 2013

New England governors sign infrastructure pact

Governors to focus on power lines and gas pipelines.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 9, 2013

FERC: Midwest to bear brunt of EPA air rules

MISO expects its reserve margin to fall as coal plants retire.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 8, 2013

'Tis the season: This week's most read utility news

What's under the utility industry's Christmas tree?

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 6, 2013

Pres. Obama expands energy efficiency programs for U.S. buildings

The Better Buildings Challenge is expanding to the multifamily housing sector, among other things.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 5, 2013

PJM seeks demand response fix for capacity market

FERC has been asked to resolve the issue after lengthy discussions failed to reach consensus.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 5, 2013

Ohio energy bill stalls; sponsor vows to keep fighting

Bill to weaken efficiency, renewable rules appears dead for now. 

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 5, 2013

Iowa regulators OK cutbacks to Alliant efficiency program

Alliant Energy is backtracking from energy efficiency goals it analyzed a year ago.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 4, 2013

EPA promises 'significant flexibility' on carbon rules

EPA expects to issue draft carbon standards for existing power plants in June.  

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 4, 2013

DOE introduces new energy efficiency standard

The standard is endorsed by advocates and manufacturers.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 3, 2013

States seek cap-and-trade model for carbon emission cuts

States weigh in as EPA plans new carbon emission regs for existing power plants.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 3, 2013

How Ohio is a microcosm of the fight for America's energy future

Utility Dive's Davide Savenije explores Ohio's clean energy battle and a utility industry struggling with transition.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 27, 2013

Idaho Power faces opposition to emissions plan

Idaho PUC weighs plan and cost recovery.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 26, 2013