Report: California drought hampers hydro, driving up power prices, emissions

California had an 8% increase in emissions of carbon dioxide over a three year period due to a lack of hydro resources, according to a new report.

By Robert Walton • March 24, 2015

If the center doesn't hold: Why the electric power industry could one day collapse

Carol Stimmel explains the dangers of inflating the importance of the grid edge.

By Carol Stimmel • March 23, 2015

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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. 

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5 charts that explain U.S. electricity prices

What customers pay really depends on where they are.

By Gavin Bade • March 23, 2015

Oil company lawsuit could threaten Oklahoma wind development

Apex Clean Energy failed to give sufficient notice regarding the project, Newfieled alleges. 

By Robert Walton • March 23, 2015

South Carolina utilities and solar advocates finalize net metering at full retail value

The Act 236 agreement also settles rules for legal solar leasing.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 23, 2015

SCE wants to upgrade substation to offset SONGS closure

New transmission capabilities will let the utility offset the generation loss without building new plants.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 20, 2015

ComEd backs sweeping Illinois clean energy bill

The utility is supporting a measure that would call for development of six microgrids and broad support for clean energy.

By Robert Walton • March 20, 2015

Opinion: A view from Wisconsin on fixed charges and utility-solar troubles

The following is an opinion piece written by Tyler Huebner and Brad Klein. Huebner is the executive director of RENEW Wisconsin, a renewable advocacy organization in the state. Klein is a senior attorney at the Environmental Law & Policy Center, an environmental advocacy organization in the...

By Tyler Huebner and Brad Klein • March 19, 2015

Texas town will get all its energy from renewables with solar deal

Georgetown, Texas, will take all of its power from solar facilities in the western portion of the state.

By Robert Walton • March 19, 2015

Minnesota lawmakers consider bills on RPS, efficiency, CPP compliance

The state's political climate makes it tough to handicap bills aimed at boosting renewables, efficiency and giving lawmakers more control over Clean Power Plan compliance.

By Robert Walton • March 19, 2015

Is solar worth $0.33 per kWh? Inside Maine's valuation debate

A study finds solar has great value, concerning the state's utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 19, 2015

North Carolina bill would legalize third party financing, solar leasing

The state's utilities are expected to oppose the legislation introduced by four GOP reps.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 18, 2015

Are rooftop solar installers fleecing customers? The industry responds

Utilities and some lawmakers are worried about improper cost and energy saving claims.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 18, 2015

S.C. utility backs program to help customers install solar

Solarize South Carolina began this week in Charleston and is expected to spread.

By Robert Walton • March 18, 2015

Would Iowa legislation make rooftop solar safer, or just block its growth?

An Iowa lawmaker has proposed requiring safety measures solar proponents say are expensive and unnecessary.

By Robert Walton • March 18, 2015

West Virginia bill to study, cap net metering signed into law

The GOP governor had vetoed a nearly identical bill two weeks before.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 17, 2015

IHS: 9% of solar PV systems will have attached storage in 2018

The growth will be driven by commercial systems, as residential consumers will not likely see the same benefits.

By Robert Walton • March 17, 2015

Xcel's Southwestern Public Service buys 140 MW of New Mexico solar

PPAs from NextEra Energy Resources move Xcel toward its goal to cut carbon emissions 25% y 2020.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2015

PSEG and SEPA CEOs: Why utilities are critical to cleaner, smarter energy future

Ralph Izzo and Julia Hamm argue that the 'solar vs. utilities' narrative only tells one side of the story. 

By Ralph Izzo and Julia Hamm • March 16, 2015

Report: APS to propose higher rooftop solar fees

Arizona Public Service Co. wants to raise fees on rooftop solar from about $5 to $21 per month, reports say.

By Robert Walton • March 16, 2015

How wind can become America's biggest single energy source by mid-century

A U.S. Department of Energy study shows wind will soon be competitive with the cheapest generating resources, with or without subsidies.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2015

Maine PUC study values solar at 33 cents/KWh, more than double the price of utility power

Environmental groups hailed the study but said it still undervalues the resource.

By Robert Walton • March 13, 2015

DOE study: Wind to reach 35% of U.S. power supply by 2050

Wind to be cost-competitive without subsidies by 2030 and cut power prices 2% by 2050

By Herman K. Trabish • March 12, 2015

Colorado bill calls for 'alternative utility revenue models'

HB 1250 would reform utilities to better serve distributed generation, customer choice.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 12, 2015

Why SRP's controversial demand charge unlocks a huge opportunity for solar-plus-storage

The utility wants customers to help with peak demand but they may buy batteries instead of more SRP electricity.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 12, 2015