SunEdison secures final approval for bankruptcy deal

The bankruptcy court settlement resolves some lawsuits stemming from the company’s demise, but a shareholder suit is still ongoing.

By Peter Maloney • July 27, 2017

Trump formally establishes infrastructure council, with focus on energy

A nonprofit group is already suing the federal government over the council, saying it has been meeting in secret.

By Robert Walton • July 26, 2017

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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

The state of wholesale power markets; Principles for managing an evolving power mix

To harmonize state policies and power markets, Energy Innovation analysts say policymakers should define modern market parameters and then leave them mostly alone.

By Eric Gimon, Robbie Orvis • July 25, 2017

Gas plant makers embrace batteries with hybrid machines

Manufacturers are responding to market demands for flexibility by combining energy storage with conventional generating plants.

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017

In a distributed energy world, customer choice—not political leadership—will drive clean energy forward

Customers seeking clean energy for their homes, businesses, and communities—and not governmental leadership—will be the driving force for clean energy adoption over the coming decades.

By David Cherney, Walter Rojowsky, and Charles Janecek • July 25, 2017

UK outlines plan for major grid upgrades, battery storage investments

The U.K. government plans to invest $320 million in battery storage technology over a 4-year span.

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017

Crescent Dunes CSP plant producing power after 8 months offline

NV Energy is tight-lipped over details surrounding the repairs to fix a leak in a container of molten salt that took the plant offline last year. 

By Robert Walton • July 25, 2017

Dominion Energy seeks renewable generation for large customers

The utility prefers the projects be located in Virginia, but would consider resources anywhere in the PJM footprint.

By Robert Walton • July 25, 2017

Hiding in plain sight: Aggregated DERs in wholesale power markets

Distributed resources can't yet compete like traditional generators in U.S. power markets, but demand response products allow them a foot in the door.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 24, 2017

DER aggregation: Sector experts identify emerging trends in a nascent market

Wholesale market changes and new regulatory frameworks are key to expanding the sector.

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 24, 2017

DOE partners with Xcel, Panasonic, to test smart city ideas in Denver

Peña Station NEXT is a planned 382-acre mixed-use development that will feature renewable energy, storage, LED street lighting and autonomous transportation.

By Robert Walton • July 24, 2017

Colorado clean energy: 4 reasons the future is bright despite Trump

Earthjustice's Michael Hiatt says renewables and efficiency will continue growing in the state, regardless of federal policy.

By Michael Hiatt • July 21, 2017

Alectra and AMP form partnership to develop C&I energy storage projects

Alectra, the third largest municipal utility in North America, already has a solar-plus-storage offering for residential customers. 

By Peter Maloney • July 21, 2017

DOE geothermal project aims to expand technology's reach

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will lead a research effort with seven national laboratories and six universities to remove technical barriers to enhanced geothermal systems.

By Robert Walton • July 21, 2017

5 new strategies to design more effective utility DER pilots

A new RMI report uses insights from utility pilots and demonstration projects to form a roadmap for the energy transition.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 20, 2017

Consumers Energy announces first solar+storage project for Michigan city

The solar-plus-storage project is part of the utility's effort to help build an "energy district" in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017

Washington regulators approve Microsoft deal to buy clean energy on open power markets

The tech giant will pay a $23.6 million transition fee to Puget Sound Energy.

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017

New Hampshire PUC halts C&I, residential renewable energy rebates

A flood of applications compelled the state Public Utilities Commission to put two popular renewable energy rebate programs on hold after Sept. 1. 

By Peter Maloney • July 19, 2017

Vermont regulators to examine grid modernization

The staff of the Public Service Board will lead an initial workshop in August.

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017

California lawmakers send 10-year carbon trading extension to governor

Both the Assembly and Senate yesterday voted to extend the state's cap-and-trade program to 2030, snagging the supermajority of votes needed to pass the measure. 

By Robert Walton • July 18, 2017

California Assembly committee clears measure for 100% renewables goal

If the bill becomes law, the state would be the second to strive for 100% renewable energy by 2045. 

By Peter Maloney • July 18, 2017

Third time's the charm: Regulators accept HECO plan for 100% renewables

The filing was the Hawaiian Electric Company's third attempt at developing a 100% renewable power supply plan after the first two were rejected by regulators. 

By Robert Walton • July 18, 2017

Bloomberg: August eclipse could hurt 9,000 MW of solar output

California is expected to see the biggest impact from the eclipse because solar power serves as much as 40% of its load some days. 

By Peter Maloney • July 18, 2017

Perry: 'I haven't seen' DOE grid review draft faulting gas for baseload retirements

A draft leaked Monday finds the impact of renewables on coal and nuclear closures is "minor" compared to low gas prices and stagnant power demand, but changes are likely.

By Gavin Bade • July 17, 2017

Flow battery developer ViZn Energy says it can pair solar and storage for 4¢/kWh

If successful, the company could beat a previous price benchmark set by an Arizona utility, which signed a solar-plus-storage contract for less than $0.045/kWh.

By Peter Maloney • July 17, 2017