How solar energy will transform in 20 years

Solar power will be cheaper, more ubiquitous and more versatile than ever before.

By Kyle Pennell • Dec. 7, 2017

Cincinnati signs deal to run most facilities on 100% green energy

The move is expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the city's utility rates.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 7, 2017

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Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive

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

Both sides in solar trade case make their last public stand before Trump's final decision

A final decision from President Donald Trump over trade duties for imported solar panels will come in January. Are the arguments enough?

By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 7, 2017

Maine delays plan to reduce payments to rooftop solar customers

The state's Supreme Judicial Court is set to hear arguments next week in a challenge to the new net metering rules.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2017

Illinois Power Agency finalizes new renewables procurement rules

The Illinois Commerce Commission now has 120 days to approve or make modifications to the plan.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2017

SEIA pushes America First plan to sway Trump against potential tariffs in solar trade case

Language in the plan jives with some of the Trump administration's favorite catchphrases: energy dominance and "Make America First."

By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 5, 2017

Are capped landfills and solar panels a natural match?

Hear from experts from the waste and solar sectors — and see some recent examples of solar landfill projects.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 5, 2017

Analysts expect final GOP tax bill will throttle renewable energy

At least some aspects of the Senate bill harmful to wind and solar — like the BEAT provision and minimum corporate tax — are expected to survive this week's conference committee.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 5, 2017

Cape Wind developers call it quits

Project opponents are celebrating after more than 15 years of fighting the 468 MW offshore wind proposal.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 4, 2017

SolarCity, Salt River Project antitrust lawsuit heads to Supreme Court

In 2015, SolarCity filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Salt River Project. The U.S. Supreme Court will determine if the public power utility can be sued under those laws.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 4, 2017

Policymaker of the Year: Scott Pruitt

Pruitt's ambitious deregulation agenda and his influence in the Trump White House could have lasting impacts for federal environmental policy.  

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 4, 2017

Feud of the Year: Nuclear and coal vs. competitive markets

The closing of coal and nuclear plants has sparked a regulatory battle that has gone all the way to the top of the energy regulatory food chain.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 4, 2017

Senate passes tax bill, teeing up mad lobbying rush in conference committee

Clean energy interests will push for removal of the Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision, while coal and nuclear lobbyists are reportedly planning a push to secure billions in tax credits for at-risk plants.

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 4, 2017

Report: Suniva may be considering sale and offers from foreign solar manufacturers

A sale of the bankrupt solar panel manufacturer could impact any duties chosen by President Trump on imported equipment in a high-profile trade case, according to Bloomberg.  

By Robert Walton • Dec. 1, 2017

Younicos to provide first battery linked to floating wind farm

The 1.3 MWh storage device will be connected to the Hywind project off the coast of Scotland and is expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2018.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 1, 2017

A tale of 2 states: Massachusetts and California provide different lessons on growing community solar

The Golden State has no privately developed community solar while the Bay State has the second most in the U.S. — why?

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 30, 2017

US Trade Rep pushes for another ITC report ahead of solar trade case hearing

Ambassador Robert Lighthizer asked for additional information from the International Trade Commission, pushing back a final decision from President Donald Trump to the end of January. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 30, 2017

Last-minute provision in Senate tax bill could 'devastate' renewable energy

The so-called BEAT provision, introduced in committee mark-up, would reduce the value of tax equity deals that drive renewable energy investments.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 30, 2017

Familiar battle lines drawn in first day of EPA's single hearing on Clean Power Plan repeal

Coal barons, environmentalists and coal miners showed up at the agency's two-day hearing on the Clean Power Plan repeal in the heart of coal country. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 29, 2017

Long Island muni proposes new compensation scheme for C&I solar

The Long Island Power Authority's proposal follows the state's investor-owned utilities in a transition from traditional net metering.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 29, 2017

Ameren Missouri proposes renewable choice program for large businesses, cities

The move comes two months after the utility filed a 20-year Integrated Resource Plan proposing a $1 billion investment in wind resources.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 29, 2017

Top energy storage projects driving the sector in 2017

From transmission deferral to hybrid generation, 2017 has seen a number of notable projects done by or for regulated utilities.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 28, 2017

SDG&E set to unveil renewables plan as alternative to San Diego's proposed CCA program

The initiative responds to San Diego's proposed government-run community choice aggregation program to meet the renewable energy target. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 27, 2017

Michigan regulators set new avoided cost rate for PURPA contracts

Avoided costs had not been recalculated in almost three decades. The Michigan Public Service Commission will review the rates again in two years.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 27, 2017

Dynegy strikes deal to sell Brayton Point, once New England's largest coal plant

Buyer Commercial Development Co. tells Utility Dive it wants to turn the site into an industrial port and hub for offshore wind power. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 22, 2017