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  • TV commercial blasts Duke Energy's 'suppression of clean energy'

    The campaign calls on Duke to support customer choice.

    By Davide Savenije • April 10, 2014
  • APS plans to boost natural gas, modernize grid

    Arizona Public Service will invest $13.6 billion on new generation, but only sees renewables portfolio doubling over the next 15 years.

    By April 10, 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
  • Oklahoma net metering bill nears vote

    The bill faces opposition from environmentalists and Republicans.

    By April 9, 2014
  • New TEP plan ups natural gas and renewables, cuts coal

    Tucson Electric Power will slash coal power by 492 MW.

    By April 9, 2014
  • Massachusetts utilities fight record fines over storm response

    National Grid, NStar and Western Massachusetts Electrical Co. were fined $25 million for response to storms in 2011.

    By Claire Cameron • April 9, 2014
  • FirstEnergy CEO: 'Government interference' disrupting the electricity business

    FirstEnergy CEO Anthony Alexander slammed government policies "aimed at stifling the growth and use of electricity."

    By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2014
  • NRDC: Nobody wins if utilities are 'caught in a death spiral'

    NRDC sees industry interest in finding new ways to regulate utilities.

    By Davide Savenije • April 8, 2014
  • Kansas preserves net metering

    Utility efforts to eliminate net metering in a state bill have failed.

    By Davide Savenije • April 7, 2014
  • Efficiency cuts Xcel's electric sales by 1.7% in Minnesota

    Xcel says it has avoided building 10 power plants through efficiency since 1990.

    By Davide Savenije • April 7, 2014
  • Can New Jersey repower its solar market?

    State looks at whether to change policy to boost deployments.

    By Kathy Larsen • April 4, 2014
  • Restructuring battle revived in New Hampshire

    Efforts are underway to force the sale of Public Service New Hampshire generation assets.

    By Kathy Larsen • April 4, 2014
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    Eastern Shore wind farm sparks political battle

    Maryland governor, Rep. Hoyer argue over air base impact.

    By Kathy Larsen • April 3, 2014
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    Finance Committee adds wind PTC to Senate bill

    The timing of further congressional action remains uncertain.

    By Kathy Larsen • April 3, 2014
  • Plan to reopen coal plant roils New York

    Strange bedfellows: Both power producers and environmentalists agree it's a bad idea. 

    By Kathy Larsen • April 3, 2014
  • Pennsylvania's top utility regulator blasts FirstEnergy's polar vortex fee

    Public Utility Commission Chairman Robert Powelson senses a "stench" around the utility's plan.

    By Kathy Larsen • April 3, 2014
  • Big solar slams 'collaborative' legislation in South Carolina

    The industry says the new bill grants utilities a monopoly over rooftop solar.

    By Kathy Larsen • April 3, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    Why demand response is the best cure for Texas' ailing grid

    The heated debate over Texas' electricity market is far from a resolution.

    By Davide Savenije • April 2, 2014
  • N.J. regulators tell utilities to get tough on trees

    Tighter rules for vegetation management are in the works.

    By Kathy Larsen • April 2, 2014
  • Senate launches tax credits bill without wind PTC

    Changes to the bill will be decided in committee.

    By Kathy Larsen • April 2, 2014
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    Will Michigan raise its renewable mandate?

    The state's renewables goal is small, but a study says it could be 30% at little extra cost. 

    By Kathy Larsen • April 1, 2014
  • Report: Florida utilities spend big on lobbying efforts

    Millions of dollars equal outsized influence, according to Florida Integrity.

    By Kathy Larsen • April 1, 2014
  • Senators, Wellinghoff clash over grid security controversy

    Senators call for investigation into FERC report leaks. 

    By Kathy Larsen • April 1, 2014
  • Utility dispute could go to Supreme Court

    KCP&L says Missouri regulators violate law on state-federal jurisdiction.

    By Kathy Larsen • April 1, 2014
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    California utility customers to get 'climate credits'

    Greenhouse gas program credits will appear on April utility bills.

    By Kathy Larsen • April 1, 2014
  • Rooftop solar wins in California net metering battle

    Current solar owners get net metering for 20 years.

    By Kathy Larsen • March 30, 2014