Obama weighs sale of TVA assets

Will the U.S. government give up its ownership of the Tennessee Valley Authority?

By Davide Savenije • May 7, 2013

Sen. Reid pushes Nevada to cut 'loopholes' out of renewables mandate

A bill that removes loopholes from the state's clean energy mandate is moving quickly through the legislature.

By Malena Amusa • May 7, 2013

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Sustainability

Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

By Utility Dive staff

FirstEnergy fights clean energy law in Ohio

An effort to re-write Ohio’s clean energy mandates is now on hold.

By Malena Amusa • May 6, 2013

Ill. Gov. rejects ComEd’s $70M rate hike for grid modernization

ComEd lacks popular support at the top of the political food chain.

By Malena Amusa • May 6, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Smart grid and Twitter resources

Need a quick briefing on what happened in the utility industry this week? We've got you covered.

By Brian Warmoth • May 3, 2013

Texas advances utilities' solar ties

Will Texas make utilities pay for customers' surplus solar generation?

By Malena Amusa • May 3, 2013

Repeal of renewables mandate gets new life in N.C.

The Senate finance committee is recommending a bill ending renewable energy requirements.

By Davide Savenije • May 2, 2013

What protestors want from Duke CEO Jim Rogers

Ahead of Jim Rogers' last shareholders' meeting Thursday, environmentalists battle his record. 

By Malena Amusa • May 2, 2013

NY Gov. Cuomo freezes $600K in ConEd executive bonuses

And the state's regulatory action doesn't stop there.

By Malena Amusa • May 1, 2013

Security is one of 3 big questions facing the energy industry

Prepare for “the bad new world of cyber danger,” energy expert Daniel Yergin says.

By Malena Amusa • April 30, 2013

Download Utility Dive's new iPhone app, trust us

Get ready to put your job in your pocket and pull it out whenever you want.

By Brian Warmoth • April 29, 2013

DOE: $2.9B spent on smart grid yielded $6.8B in economic output

The report's findings indicate the money was well spent.

By Davide Savenije • April 29, 2013

PJM welcomes new proposals on New Jersey projects

Following FERC Order 1000, who will be competing against established utilities in the state?

By Brian Warmoth • April 29, 2013

Colorado cranks up clean energy standards

Bucking political opposition, Colorado amps commitment to renewables.

By Malena Amusa • April 29, 2013

National Grid workers to strike, citing 'company in crisis'

The Brotherhood of Utility Workers Union noted the utility's mistakes and mismanagement are "out of control."

By Davide Savenije • April 26, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Ventyx and smart grid progress

Go into the weekend a little better informed with the most popular reads of the past few days.

By Brian Warmoth • April 26, 2013

Operation costs explain Southern Co.'s 1st quarter drop

This quarter, shares of major electricity companies are on the rise, except at Southern Co. which saw a 1.3% dip.

By Malena Amusa • April 25, 2013

Who won the EPA's energy-saving competition?

The winner slashed its energy use by 52% in one year.

By Davide Savenije • April 24, 2013

Air violations delay First Solar’s 230MW solar plant

First Solar can’t proceed with the construction of its Los Angeles County solar plant until clean air violations are resolved.

By Malena Amusa • April 24, 2013

With 774 power plants, Texas leads opposition to emissions rules

The Supreme Court might hear a case led by Texas, eager to fight emissions rules.

By Malena Amusa • April 23, 2013

16 of the 29 states with renewable standards want repeal

A battle to reduce renewable portfolio standards is gaining ground. At the same time, clean energy efficiency fell by 54 % last year.

By Malena Amusa • April 23, 2013

Wisconsin utility fined $1B worth of clean energy investments

In a settlement with the EPA over emissions violations, a Wisconsin utility must invest $1B in renewables.

By Malena Amusa • April 23, 2013

PSE&G president spotlights Sandy mistakes, pitches $3.9B grid upgrade

Public Service Electric & Gas President Ralph LaRossa identified the problems that occurred before and during the utility's response to Hurricane Sandy.

By Davide Savenije • April 22, 2013

Europe, a green energy basket case?

Here's why the Washington Post chided Europe as a “green energy basket case” in the fight against climate change.

By Malena Amusa • April 22, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Billionaires, Wal-Mart and the grid

Take a moment and find out what the rest of the industry was reading about over the last few days.

By Brian Warmoth • April 19, 2013