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Conservatives sue over Delaware CO2 emissions limits
The lawsuit in Delaware contends the carbon limits are unconstitutional and will increase power prices.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Massachusetts mandates grid modernization
Massachusetts allows innovative cost recovery for smart grid investments.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 3, 2014 -
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TrendlineData 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.
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U.S. production tax credit for renewables expires
The chance for quickly extending the federal production tax credit for renewables is dim.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Con Ed to spend $650M on storm prep, but won't raise rates
The money will have to come from other sources as Gov. Cuomo wins this round in New York.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Idaho PUC, FERC reach agreement over small renewable projects
Idaho and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission had been wrangling over the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014 -
New Hampshire-Canada power line project clears hurdle
The New England ISO approved Northern Pass project, but more regulatory decisions remain.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Calif. PUC president: 50% renewables? No problem
Besides renewables, the PUC President sees a heavy dose of San Onofre for 2014's agenda.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 31, 2013 -
DOE upholds 'social cost of carbon' measure
The issue of estimating carbon costs will likely end up in court.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 31, 2013 -
NRECA urges state lawmakers to oppose carbon rules
The rural cooperative group contends GHG standards for existing power plants would hurt utilities.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 30, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Year in review: The most read utility news of 2013
These were the 25 most read stories on Utility Dive this year.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 20, 2013 -
Michigan governor wants more efficiency, renewables
Republican governor plans to introduce energy bills in 2015, after elections are held.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 20, 2013 -
Michigan Republicans form renewable advocacy group
The Michigan Conservative Energy Forum aims to make the state more energy independent.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Climate change may hurt California power supply
With warmer weather, power plant output could be lower and hydro resources reduced, according to a CEC report.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The state of the utility industry: 2013
Sluggish power sales top a list of issues that includes plant retirements and evolving business strategies.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 18, 2013 -
IRS ruling boosts outlook for wind power
There is an unusual calm in the wind industry just weeks before the PTC is set to expire.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Iowa regulators approve MidAmerican's $550M efficiency plan
MidAmerican Energy expects efficiency programs to cut sales by 1.2%.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Fitch: Net metering expected to keep growing
The growth in rooftop solar will take a bite out of utility sales, according to Fitch.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Hawaii solar dispute signals looming U.S. debate
Hawaii's fast-growing solar sector has taken a hit on new policies.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Conservative lawmakers plan to repeal Kansas RPS
The legislators argue that renewables cost too much while regulators find RPS makes up 1.7% of rates.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Entergy, ITC cancel transmission deal
The companies canceled the deal after the Mississippi PSC rejected it.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Consumers Energy to retire coal plants after bond plan approved
Securitization bonds will let utility recoup investments in three plants.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 13, 2013 -
Net metering policies face likely cutbacks in 2014
Experts see cutbacks for net metering, but more studies needed on measuring the value of solar.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 13, 2013 -
The solar net metering fight heads to Colorado
Xcel faces protests over its solar proposal.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Is California the roadmap to America's energy future?
State regulators see modest growth, more solar in long-range demand forecast.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 12, 2013 -
Coal plant at center of Supreme Court case installs scrubbers
Supreme Court judges were cool to utility arguments in cross-state pollution case.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 12, 2013
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