DOE revives loan program in search of energy storage breakthrough

$1.5 billion planned in loan guarantees.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 21, 2014

Minnesota Power plans power line to import Canadian hydro

The Great Northern Transmission Line would bring Canadian hydro to the U.S.

By Claire Cameron • April 21, 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

Can performance-based ratemaking save utilities?

Time for utilities to ask: “How do we pay for what we want?”

By Herman K. Trabish • April 17, 2014

Southern Co. strikes China deal in pursuit of 'clean' coal

Southern's deal with Chinese powerhouse Shenhua could help commercialize coal gasification and carbon capture technologies.

By Claire Cameron • April 17, 2014

N.C. Governor announces coal ash legislation

Pat McCrory's plan would force utilities to speed up reporting and submit to regular inspections, among other requirements.

By Claire Cameron • April 17, 2014

Maryland PSC investigating five retail suppliers

Winter price hikes were "unexpected and drastic." 

By Claire Cameron • April 17, 2014

PSEG CEO frustrated by inaction on $3.9B storm hardening plan

Ralph Izzo challenged opponents to come up with a more cost-effective plan.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 17, 2014

California regulators push utilities to connect solar storage to the grid

California's IOUs wanted to study and review systems before connecting them. 

By Herman K. Trabish • April 17, 2014

Appeals court upholds EPA authority to regulate power plant emissions

EPA's ability to regulate mercury and other emissions under the Clean Air Act were in question.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 17, 2014

Vote nears for 'collaborative' S.C. solar bill

New amendments protect solar leasing and seemingly make everyone happy.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 16, 2014

Oklahoma ends solar's win streak against utilities

The Oklahoma House of Representative and Senate have both passed a bill allowing utilities to impose a rooftop solar surcharge.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 16, 2014

Glendale Water & Power decouples electric sales from revenue

The action follows the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power's groundbreaking move in 2012.

By Claire Cameron • April 16, 2014

Report: Connecticut utilities breached by cyberattacks

The report produced by Connecticut regulators found cybersecurity threats to be "active, dangerous and widespread."

By Claire Cameron • April 15, 2014

Court: Regulators can impose storm fines on Massachusetts utilities

State utilities appealed $25 million in fines.

By Claire Cameron • April 15, 2014

Can energy efficiency legislation break through Washington's gridlock?

The long-proposed Shaheen-Portman bill could come to a floor vote next month.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 15, 2014

Power players warn Senate subcommittee of grid threats

Keeping the lights on is mission critical for U.S. utilities, but it may get harder as the EPA rolls out its power plant regulations.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 15, 2014

S.C. regulators approve Duke Energy natural gas plant, pass on solar

Regulators want cost-effective solar.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 14, 2014

Arizona regulator accuses Sunrun of 'attempts to damage investor confidence in APS'

The contentious back-and-forth between APS and solar companies in Arizona continues.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 14, 2014

Can Minnesota's Value of Solar end the net metering debate?

The answer could come within 30 days or not any time soon at all.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 11, 2014

FirstEnergy's polar vortex fee comes under investigation

Ohio regulators scrutinize the controversial surcharge.

By Claire Cameron • April 11, 2014

Report: Weather-related power outages have doubled since 2003

80% of all U.S. outages are weather-related, according to Climate Central.

By Claire Cameron • April 11, 2014

Pennsylvania PUC wants to make it easier to switch electricity providers

Customers signed up with competitive electricity suppliers saw prices spike during this year's polar vortex.

By Claire Cameron • April 11, 2014

Net metering battle arrives in Colorado

Colorado PUC opens debate on solar's value.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 11, 2014

Missouri solar industry faces bust following boom

The state's installed solar capacity is set to nearly triple, but a key rebate fund is almost empty.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 11, 2014

Duke Energy appeals ruling on coal ash cleanup

The Dan River spill continues to create problems for Duke Energy.

By Claire Cameron • April 10, 2014