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N.C. solar project can't get the land it needs
The 21.5-MW Amenergy plan fell apart due to its problems finding a lease.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013 -
Voters pass $11M utility-users tax in Rialto, Calif.
The vote renews a tax that has been in effect for 10 years and was set to expire this summer.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Sen. Wyden calls for more FERC flexibility on utility rules
Wyden criticized Order No. 1000 and urged FERC to respect regional authority.
By Brian Warmoth • March 6, 2013 -
Bills could increase Minnesota's solar-powered electricity
In addition, the bills would give small businesses more opportunity to install solar projects.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013 -
Florida utility to install 223,000 smart meters, offer paid opt-out plan
The utility is stepping up its efforts to install the meters in Orlando.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013 -
How Texas' deregulated market hamstrings solar growth
Texas boasts perhaps the greatest potential for solar capacity of any state in the U.S. — but some significant obstacles stand in its way.
By Davide Savenije • March 5, 2013 -
Minn. bill would up Xcel's costs for electricity
Biomass-related costs would be factors in to prices as a result.
By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013 -
Palo Alto, Calif., approves total 'carbon neutral' plan
Now, the city will have to lock down additional green energy sources to fill in some gaps.
By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013 -
Federal court rules in favor of Ocotillo wind project
California regulators have adopted mitigation measures to avoid or minimize the project's overall impact.
By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013 -
Colorado regulators kill bill that would shift utility regulation
The state's House committee voted 6-4 against the bill, originally sponsored by state Rep. Spencer Swalm.
By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013 -
Wisconsin PSC won't reconsider wind power decision
Regulators have declined to review the initial denial of the wind farm permit.
By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013 -
Obama's new Energy Department and EPA nominees emerge, confrontation awaits
Moniz and McCarthy bring experience and some controversy as presumed picks.
By Brian Warmoth • March 4, 2013 -
Look at the data: Seasonal electricity use varies widely by sector
The difference between residential customers' habits and those of commercial and industrial users is obvious in this EIA graph.
By Brian Warmoth • March 4, 2013 -
Duke confirms its $10M DNC credit line won't be repaid
The utility's shareholders will have to pay $6 million of the event's cost.
By Christopher Sacco • March 4, 2013 -
Energy Book Review: 'Private Empire - ExxonMobil and American Power'
ExxonMobil is the world's largest international oil company by virtually all operational and financial metrics and Steve Coll's book offers a fascinating look at the inner workings of this secretive corporate colossus.A vestige of John D Rockefeller Senior's Standard Oil, which famously avoided s...
March 1, 2013 -
NRC cites three plants for radiation rule violations
The plants exceeded the limits of its public radiation notification system.
By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013 -
Colorado city feuds with Xcel while trying to form municipal utility
Utility customers in Boulder are left waiting as the legal battle unfolds.
By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: PG&E, data and solar
Need a refresher on the biggest utilities news stories of the week? Give us a minute, and we'll take care of everything.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Louisiana energy efficiency program put on hold
State regulators voted to halt the program so that the specifics of the plan can be reevaluated.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Mississippi Power's Kemper settlement ratified by governor
The utility will be able to sell bonds to cover costs, despite opposition to the new facility.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 27, 2013 -
DOE makes solar funding available to electric co-ops
The U.S. Department of Energy plans to increase the reliability of solar power.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013 -
ConEd, NYPA demand $800M if nuclear license not renewed
Entergy's subsidiaries have asked that ratepayers fund $800 million in projects if the NRC decides not to reissue Indian Point Energy Center's license.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013 -
Entergy's John Herron elected to Duke exec board
Herron will become the 16th member of the board and will aid the search for Jim Rogers' replacement as CEO.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013 -
NRC issues directives before Nebraska plant can restart
The plant has been shutdown since April of 2011 after a refueling outage and damage from a flood.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013 -
Nuclear plant violations lead to Duke-NRC meeting
An apparent license violation was the catalyst for the meeting.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013
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