Clearway projects strong renewables outlook while adding gas assets

CEO Craig Cornelius said data centers and reindustrialization will continue to be a “core driver of Clearway’s growth outlook.”

By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 6, 2025

Xcel proposes doubling battery storage at Minnesota coal plant

Xcel Energy asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for authorization to boost energy storage at its Sherco plant to 600 MW.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2025

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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

By Utility Dive staff

Dominion says largest US offshore wind project on track

The 2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is set for completion by the end of 2026 despite vessel delays, the utility company said Friday.

By Brian Martucci • Nov. 4, 2025

IRA was hobbled by slow deployment, Biden staffers say in new report

The report suggests how a future administration committed to clean energy deployment could overcome the hurdles the Biden administration faced.

By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 4, 2025

Trade, policy ‘headwinds’ push First Solar to boost US production

The Arizona-based solar module manufacturer commissioned its newest facility in August and plans to add 3.7 GW in annual finishing capacity by next December.

By Brian Martucci • Nov. 3, 2025

The era of ‘free’ excess renewable energy is over

With rising energy demand, wasting power will soon be an unaffordable luxury. High-efficiency long-duration energy storage is key to achieving both our climate goals and economic viability.

By Thomas Sisto • Nov. 3, 2025

The week in 5 numbers: Rising power prices amid a utility ‘super-cycle’ spending spree

Plus the federal government makes moves on nuclear development and large load interconnection.

By Meris Lutz • Oct. 31, 2025

US has onshored full solar supply chain: SEIA

With Corning’s Michigan silicon ingot and wafer factory online, the U.S. can now produce all major components.

By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 30, 2025

Wholesale food giant completes largest rooftop solar project to date

The array atop a United Natural Foods’ California distribution center is expected to meet approximately 80% of the facility's electricity needs. Other grocery companies have also turned to solar energy.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 29, 2025

Wind PPA prices rising faster than solar under Trump administration

New tariffs could add another 10% to 15% to power purchase agreement prices in the months to come, a Trio analyst said.

By Emma Penrod • Oct. 27, 2025

$1.6B in clean energy investments were rolled back in September: E2

More than $24 billion in clean energy investment has been withdrawn so far this year, according to E2. The group said $11 billion in new projects were announced over the same period.

By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 23, 2025

Gas reliance will worsen the energy affordability crisis

Utilities and regulators should consider other options before investing in gas plants and making customers pay the inflated price, writes Cassady Craighill, technical education director at GridLab.

By Cassady Craighill • Oct. 23, 2025

ISO New England launches cluster study of 26 battery, wind and solar projects

The projects have a combined summer rated capacity of about 8 GW. The transitional cluster study is the first under a new review framework and is expected to be completed in August 2026.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 21, 2025

State AGs probe Big Tech’s use of renewable energy certificates

Republican attorneys general from 16 states sent letters to Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft last month questioning claims the companies had made about their energy consumption and emissions reductions.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 20, 2025

The week in 5 numbers: DOE backs transmission, Amazon’s dozen nuclear reactors

Plus a group of solar projects in Nevada face uncertainty and California funds offshore wind.

By Meris Lutz • Oct. 17, 2025

States sue EPA over canceled Solar for All grants

In the third lawsuit filed about the grants this month, 22 states and the District of Columbia contend the agency illegally revoked $7 billion in clean energy funds awarded to local governments.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 17, 2025

Torch Clean Energy taps Fluence for 640 MWh battery at Arizona solar plant

Torch’s “Winchester” project will have 160 MW of solar and is expected to be online in 2027 to support regional grid balancing and forecast load growth, the company said.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2025

21 Democratic House members press PJM for interconnection reforms

The lawmakers called on the PJM Interconnection to bolster rules for energy storage and grid-enhancing technologies while considering options such as “connect and manage.”

By Ethan Howland • Oct. 16, 2025

VPP Convergence Project aims to educate states on virtual power plants

Tesla, Sunrun, Leap, Voltus and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners are involved in the effort.

By Ethan Howland • Oct. 15, 2025

How community benefits agreements can reduce project delivery risk

Working with communities to develop energy or other projects can help developers deliver on-time and on-budget, and with a strong foundation of local support.

By Sameera Fazili, Pronita Gupta and Doug Bloch • Oct. 15, 2025

Harris County, Texas, sues EPA over canceled Solar For All funds

County officials say the loss of $54 million in clean energy grants jeopardizes staffing, planning and partnerships built around the program, forcing major adjustments to local operations and budgets.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 14, 2025

Interior denies canceling largest solar project in U.S. after axing review

A U.S. Department of the Interior spokesperson said the agency canceled a broad environmental review grouping together seven individual projects that make up the 6.2-GW Esmeralda 7 project, but could review each one individually.

By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 14, 2025

HACIA launches clean energy contractor incubator to support small and diverse businesses in Illinois

Illinois is moving full speed into a clean energy future—and HACIA is making sure small and diverse businesses aren’t left behind.

Oct. 13, 2025

The week in 5 numbers: Utilities make it rain, wildfire costs rage on

Plus a closely watched acquisition gets the green light, the U.S. renewable outlook shrinks and more

By Meris Lutz • Oct. 10, 2025

Dominion issues RFP seeking solar, wind and storage PPAs

Dominion Energy spokesman Aaron Ruby said the company is seeking the power purchase agreements as part of its “‘all of the above’ strategy to serve growing power demand.”

By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 9, 2025