Moniz: DOE not interested in BPA takeover

Bonneville Power Administration's massive grid is a cornerstone of the Northwest power system.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 18, 2013

FERC asked to cut returns on high-voltage power lines

Higher rates have been granted in the name of reliability.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 18, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

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

N.M. regulators approve Xcel's 700 MW wind buy

The deal would save customers $590M in fuel costs.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 18, 2013

FERC authorizes grid operators, gas pipelines to share information

The order would help improve grid reliability.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 17, 2013

All about the Benjamins: This week's most read utility news

Is rooftop solar about freedom, fairness or dollar bills?

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 15, 2013

Arizona sets first rooftop solar fee in U.S.

Arizona Public Service says the action "falls well short" of what's needed.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 15, 2013

Chicago mayor wants to tap ComEd efficiency fund

The ratepayer fund helps make buildings more efficient.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 14, 2013

Ariz. regulators to decide fate of net metering

As the utility industry watches, public hearings on the state's rooftop solar policies are set to end today.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 14, 2013

Regulators approve $95M for Md. utilities' energy efficiency programs

Regulators want the state's energy use to be cut by 15% by 2015.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 13, 2013

DOI unit approves big chunks of Northwest power line

The power line could deliver 1,500 megawatts to the region.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 13, 2013

Tea Party groups join solar fight against utilities

At first glance, the Tea Party and the Sierra Club make for strange bedfellows.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 12, 2013

After longtime opposition, Southern Co. warms to solar

Southern Power plans to bid on 525 MW of solar projects.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 12, 2013

TV commercial escalates fight over rooftop solar

Edison Electric Institute's new commercial reportedly played during Sunday night's NFL broadcast.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 11, 2013

Calif. grid to start sharing power with other states

The move will help integrate intermittent renewable power.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 11, 2013

Luminant suspends plans for new nuclear reactors

Culprits include abundant natural gas and low Texas power prices.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 11, 2013

Pres. Obama names new top energy and climate adviser

Power plant rules and the Keystone XL pipeline are top issues for the White House.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 10, 2013

The Googles of the world: This week's most read utility news

What will the energy companies of tomorrow be?

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 8, 2013

NERC to simulate attack on power grid next week

65 utilities are set to participate in the 36-hour drill. 

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 8, 2013

OG&E faces $1.5B in environmental compliance costs

The utility will seek to pass costs on to customers.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 8, 2013

Regulators approve 600-kV Kansas line

The segment is part of the $2 billion Grain Belt Express project.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 8, 2013

Energy Dept. pours $84M into CO2 capture projects

The move is a part of the Obama administration's climate change agenda.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 8, 2013

FERC approves sale of FirstEnergy hydro plants

The sale is part of FirstEnergy's divestiture plan.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 7, 2013

State regulators want flexibility under EPA carbon rules

EPA will issue proposed carbon emission regulations for existing power plants in June 2014. 

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 7, 2013

Exelon opposes wind tax credits, but uses them anyway

In the end, financial benefits trump free-market principles.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 7, 2013

Idaho Power tells customers coal is the way to go

Switching to natural gas seen as too expensive.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 7, 2013