FERC decision forces solar, wind generators to pay for wires in SoCal desert

California ISO has ceded control of certain power lines and transformers in the L.A. metro area to Southern California Edison.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 29, 2014

Energy Future Holdings files for bankruptcy

Will Warren Buffett buy Oncor in a fire sale?

By Herman K. Trabish • April 29, 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

DOE issues new cybersecurity guidelines

The guidelines are for power delivery systems. 

By Claire Cameron • April 28, 2014

FirstEnergy scraps Polar Vortex surcharge for residential customers

FirstEnergy has announced it will drop a planned surcharge for residential customers, but businesses will still have to pay.

By Claire Cameron • April 28, 2014

EIA: Power plant retirements to slash projected emissions

Coal and nuclear plant retirements cut projected CO2 emissions for 2040.

By Claire Cameron • April 28, 2014

Top 10 utilities for solar

10 utilities accounted for 82% of all new U.S. solar capacity in 2013.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2014

Solar donations to GA regulators' campaigns raise questions

The utility industry has long come under fire for donating to regulators' election campaigns. This time, it's the solar industry.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2014

California's rooftop solar future up for debate

The California PUC began its workshop on the future of distributed solar in the state.

By Claire Cameron • April 27, 2014

Why isn't rooftop solar flourishing in the South?

Solar power has failed to take off in some Southern states due to a lack of agreement between regulators, utilities, and solar advocates.

By Claire Cameron • April 27, 2014

New York's new energy vision to reimagine the grid

Governor Cuomo asked regulators to fundamentally re-envision the way electricity is produced, distributed and consumed.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2014

Exelon wants federal policy support for nuclear energy

Government policies and market structures undervalue nuclear, Exelon says.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2014

CMS Energy eyes RPS expansion, re-regulation in Michigan

Positive earnings and healthy sales were good news, but uncertainty looms as Michigan weighs several game-changing pieces of legislation.

By Claire Cameron • April 25, 2014

AEP CEO: Coal plant closures, emissions cuts, and new transmission

AEP to retire coal plants and invest in transmission. 

By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2014

Coal is going, going... gone?

EPA regulations and low natural gas prices are fueling the coal power phase-out. 

By Claire Cameron • April 24, 2014

NRDC: New energy efficiency bill would save Californians $2.5B

A bill intended to reduce the energy intensity of plug-in appliances has passed the State Assembly's Utilities and Commerce committee.

By Claire Cameron • April 24, 2014

Duke Energy: Coal ash clean-up may cost $10B

The fallout continues.

By Claire Cameron • April 24, 2014

Oklahoma Governor approves DG fee, but orders regulatory scrutiny

Gov. Mary Fallin said regulators should first consider all other options before implementing a fixed bill charge.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 23, 2014

Hawaii funds DG and efficiency for have-nots

A new program will finance distributed solar and efficiency through low cost bonds and on-bill payments.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 23, 2014

Florida lawmakers press Duke Energy to invest in solar, efficiency

Duke Energy's solar and efficiency programs are lacking, opponents say.

By Claire Cameron • April 23, 2014

Xcel wants to cut back energy efficiency goals in Colorado

The utility argues increasing efficiency would cost ratepayers.

By Claire Cameron • April 23, 2014

DP&L wants more time to divest coal plants

Dayton Power & Light says divestiture won't be complete until 2017 at the earliest. Regulators have set a deadline for end of this year.

By Claire Cameron • April 23, 2014

War within solar heats up over Value of Solar Tariff

The Alliance for Solar Choice wants net metering back in Minnesota.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2014

Competition rises in rooftop solar as major players see the prize

Solar leasing companies are transitioning to becoming energy services providers.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2014

PG&E: Coming California PUC decisions may tell the future of solar

Net metering and rate structures are in the spotlight.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2014

Report: New normal won't kill utilities

Utilities can find opportunities in energy efficiency and distributed generation, according to a new report from CoBank.

By Claire Cameron • April 22, 2014