Secretary Moniz warns industry not to resist changes

Two months after President Obama announced his climate change plan, Energy Secretary Moniz gave his first major policy speech in New York, N.Y. 

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 27, 2013

4 challenges the utility business faces today

Utility Dive analyzed utilities' second quarter earnings calls to see what they're doing about the some of the biggest common business problems facing the industry.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

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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. 

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Massive wildfire threatens San Francisco's power supply

San Francisco is facing possible blackouts and damage to its electrical infrastructure.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

Ex-EPA deputy charged with stealing $900K from agency

John C. Beale, a former top deputy to recently appointed EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, was charged Friday.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 26, 2013

Workers impacted by Dominion's Kewaunee plant shutdown to get federal aid

The closing of the Kewaunee nuclear plant spurred the U.S. Department of Labor to pull funds from the National Emergency Grant.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 26, 2013

City pays PG&E to charge marijuana growers extra

The city of Arcata, California is paying PG&E to develop a fee-collecting system to crack down on electricity-draining marijuana growers.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 26, 2013

You either love solar or you hate it: This week's most read utility news

The heat of the solar battle was turned up high this week. Take a look and see what you missed.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 23, 2013

Rick Perry names new Texas utility commissioner

Rick Perry's former chief of staff will come the commission "with an open mind," according to Commissioner Ken Anderson.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 22, 2013

Renewable standard loophole under fire in Missouri lawsuit

Environmentalists say lawmakers violated the state constitution by allowing utilities to opt-out of investing in renewables.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 22, 2013

Fukushima crisis deepens, may be classified as 'serious incident'

The destroyed nuclear plant was already issuing 300 tons of radioactive water into the ocean per day, but a new leak shows this may not have been an isolated incident. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 21, 2013

Can an operating demand curve jumpstart demand response in Texas?

ERCOT and the Texas Public Utility Commission are looking into how they can boost demand response.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 21, 2013

N.J. regulators warn PSE&G over 'polegate'

Controversy has left PSE&G’s plan to build dozens of high-voltage utility poles up in the air.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 21, 2013

Court: Emissions lawsuits valid even if power plants comply with Clean Air Act

The three-judge panel reversed a lower-court’s decision to dismiss the suit.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 21, 2013

FERC approves Dominion’s Brayton Point coal plant sale

FERC rejected the claims of an environmental group protesting the sale.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 21, 2013

Not so funny now: SoCal Edison threatens legal action over video—but makers vow to up ante

The makers of the controversial fake commercial have vowed to take the fight to the next level. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 20, 2013

JPMorgan Chase now faces Justice Dept. investigation over energy trading

After settling with FERC for $410 million, the Department of Justice is looking into whether the bank manipulated energy markets.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 20, 2013

When unpaid utility bills go wrong

A broken meter and an extended hospital stay caused Duke Energy to shut off power to a 75-year-old resident on an oxygen pump.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 20, 2013

NV Energy CEO: Rooftop solar owners getting 'a free ride'

NV Energy CEO and Edison Electric Institute Chairman Michael Yakira explains why he's opposed to net metering.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 19, 2013

Fake SoCal Edison commercial mocks utilities' rooftop solar hatred

The "Save Rooftop Solar" campaign is getting aggressive—and going viral—with its latest tactic.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 19, 2013

North Carolina suing every Duke Energy coal plant in state

The state Department of Environment and Natural Resources claim the polluting plants "pose a serious danger" to the people of North Carolina.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 19, 2013

N.Y. PSC threatens to shut down Buy Energy Direct

The retail marketer has just seven days to prove why it should remain eligible to service customers in New York.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 19, 2013

Six utilities to refund Indiana ratepayers $36M over unspent efficiency money

After failing to spend all the money for a statewide energy efficiency program, six utilities must pay up.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 19, 2013

Failed gas plants spark political firestorm in Ontario

What can be learned from Ontario’s “disastrous electricity policies”?

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 19, 2013

'Market gaming' Canadian utility to refund California ratepayers

Powerex, an electricity trading subsidiary of BC Hydro, will refund ratepayers $750 million in overcharges stemming from the 2000-2001 energy crisis.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 16, 2013

What do Duke, Exelon and Southern's Q2 reports reveal about the industry?

Earnings calls from some of largest U.S. utilities show how the industry is coping with economic conditions and drive long-term success.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 16, 2013