Will Gov. Brownback push the controversial Sunflower coal plant through?

The power plant was first proposed in 2001.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2014

NY regulators take FERC to court

At issue is FERC's decision to create a capacity zone in the Hudson Valley.

By Claire Cameron • May 14, 2014

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Data 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.

By Utility Dive staff

Governor backs FPL's plan to build new nuclear

The two proposed 1,100-MW units could cost up to $18.7 billion.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2014

Exelon CEO: Nuclear isn't going anywhere

Changing market conditions have improved the economics of Exelon's nuclear fleet.

By Claire Cameron • May 14, 2014

Boulder plots power supply takeover from Xcel

The town envisions two possible scenarios. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2014

PJM says it can meet summer peak demand

PJM Interconnection says it has enough capacity for the summer.

By Claire Cameron • May 14, 2014

FERC approves changes to PJM's demand response rules

But federal regulators have asked PJM to justify certain points before they give the full go-ahead.

By Claire Cameron • May 14, 2014

MO Senate rejects attempt to revive solar rebate

A plan to resurrect a rebate program for solar installations failed to make it through the Missouri state senate, prompting solar industry figures to predict mass layoffs.

By Claire Cameron • May 14, 2014

Dominion Virginia to be first U.S. utility in offshore wind

The utility was among three finalists awarded $47.6 million each to pioneer ocean wind.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2014

Partisan rancor kills bipartisan energy efficiency bill

U.S. Congress has not passed a major energy bill since 2005. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 13, 2014

Duke Energy to shutter coal units, build $1.5B natural gas plant

Duke will also build two simple-cycle combustion turbines, to the tune of 320 megawatts.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 13, 2014

Planned NE transmission draws mixed reaction from environmentalists

The new line, which would enable more wind power, would run across the Sandhills. That doesn't sit well with some.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2014

Industry calls for EPA to back off on new plant emissions standards

The American Public Power Association and the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity are among those calling for the EPA to drop the rule.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2014

FirstEnergy defends Polar Vortex fee

The company said a one-off fee to rate payers to cover high costs this winter would have saved rate payers money in the long term.

By Claire Cameron • May 12, 2014

Utilities: What are renewables' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats?

A SWOT analysis turns up some definitive answers from Xcel, DTE, and NPPD.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2014

How new market entrants are upending the utility business model

Companies like Google, NRG Energy and Tesla have "ambitions to become a new kind of utility."

By Davide Savenije • May 12, 2014

Obama pushes clean energy goals; White House goes solar

850 MW of solar commitments and $2 billion pledged towards efficiency in federal buildings.

By Claire Cameron • May 11, 2014

NY may eliminate renewable portfolio standard

New York's troubled Renewable Portfolio Standard, designed to boost renewable energy production in the state, may be replaced with a new Clean Energy Fund.

By Claire Cameron • May 11, 2014

SolarCity CEO: We are becoming 'one of the largest' U.S. electricity suppliers

Just like utilities, major threats loom for SolarCity's successful solar leasing business model. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 10, 2014

Pinnacle West suffers 35% loss in Q1

Strange weather impacted Arizona Public Service's performance during Q1 2014.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 10, 2014

Xcel Energy, solar advocates reach truce on 'Solar Rewards' program

Xcel's Solar Rewards provide utility customers with incentives and reimbursements to go solar.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 10, 2014

Ameren earnings up on transmission revenues

The company plans to invest even more in infrastructure.

By Claire Cameron • May 9, 2014

HECO says it's ready to become the utility of the future

Hawaiian Electric Industries reaffirmed their commitment to leading Hawaii's energy transformation in a Q1 earnings call.

By Claire Cameron • May 9, 2014

Boulder, CO officially forms electric utility

The vote in favor to municipalize is significant, the city said, but there is still a long way to go before Boulder can actually deliver its own power. 

By Davide Savenije • May 8, 2014

Duke CEO: Electric sales resurgence not a 'one-time event'

The company posted a loss in Q1 2014, largely due to one-time costs associated with its exit from the competitive generation business in the Midwest.

By Davide Savenije • May 8, 2014