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EPA announces CO2 emissions rule for power plants
The plan takes the wholesale approach to regulating carbon dioxide emissions.
By Davide Savenije • June 2, 2014 -
Regulators approve Westar Energy's prepaid electricity pilot
The utility's customers would be allowed to pay in advance.
By Claire Cameron • June 2, 2014 -
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TrendlineData Centers and the US Grid
A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.
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LG&E accused of discharging coal ash into Ohio River
The Sierra Club has filed suit.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2014 -
SC lawmakers pass landmark solar bill
The bill will enable solar leasing and kick off a "value-of-solar" proceeding to potentially replace net metering.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2014 -
AEP expects to retire power plants under EPA rule
Coal plant closures are on the horizon for utilities as the EPA proposes its draft regulation on CO2 emissions at existing power plants.
By Claire Cameron • June 1, 2014 -
States roll out electric vehicle plans
In an effort to boost electric and hybrid vehicle numbers, eight states are taking action to promote their use.
By Claire Cameron • June 1, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What to expect from EPA's carbon rules for existing power plants
The Obama administration is set to announce the groundbreaking regulations Monday.
By Claire Cameron • May 30, 2014 -
NERC unveils master plan for grid security
The spotlight has been on grid security since last year's sniper attack on a PG&E substation.
By Claire Cameron • May 30, 2014 -
Under investigation, FirstEnergy accuses competitors of 'ulterior motives'
At issue is the company's controversial Polar Vortex fee.
By Claire Cameron • May 30, 2014 -
Regulators reject freeze of Idaho Power's obligation to sign solar contracts
Idaho PUC says utility's "imminent crisis" is "of the company's own making."
By Herman K. Trabish • May 29, 2014 -
Supreme Court denies OG&E lawsuit against EPA
The company says the agency's regional haze requirements are already being met at two of its coal units.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 29, 2014 -
Lawmakers pass bill suspending renewable, efficiency targets in OH
The bill heads to the Governor's desk.
By Claire Cameron • May 28, 2014 -
Study: U.S. electricity producers ready for new EPA rules
The top 100 U.S. electricity generators have slashed CO2 emissions by 13% between 2008 and 2012.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014 -
Xcel, SunPower sign 50 MW solar deal
Solar installation is under construction in Colorado.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why engineers may be the key to unlocking new utility business models
Engineers inside utilities may be ready to face new electricity market challenges.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014 -
Jon Wellinghoff: Vertically-integrated utility business 'will break down completely'
Former FERC Chairman says utilities will have to change their business model if they want to remain competitive in the near-future.
By Claire Cameron • May 28, 2014 -
Court rules EPA can continue to delay acid rain rules
The agency has won yet another legal challenge.
By Claire Cameron • May 27, 2014 -
Exelon nuclear plants may retire after failing to secure new contracts
The plants' futures are at risk without new capacity contracts for 2017-18.
By Claire Cameron • May 27, 2014 -
Xcel proposes wind integration tariff for use of its grid
FERC to consider the filing.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Is New York the future of the utility industry?
Coming soon to an electrical grid near you: The disruption of customer choice.
By Davide Savenije • May 27, 2014 -
Court strikes down FERC's demand response order
A Washington D.C. federal appeals court has overturned a federal order to incentivize demand response in retail markets.
By Claire Cameron • May 26, 2014 -
Shareholders sue Duke Energy over coal ash fiasco
The utility's challenges stemming from the Dan River coal ash spill continue to grow.
By Claire Cameron • May 26, 2014 -
Barclays downgrades entire US electric utility sector
Solar-plus-storage could "reconfigure the organization and regulation of the electric power business."
By Herman K. Trabish • May 26, 2014 -
EPA, Duke Energy reach deal to clean up coal ash spill
The agreement comes after the utility spilled 39,000 tons of coal ash into the Dan River.
By Claire Cameron • May 23, 2014 -
Bipartisan bill would open door to clean energy in IL
Exelon and environmentalists both support the bill.
By Claire Cameron • May 23, 2014
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