Central Hudson rate case will test REV rules on distributed resources

Central Hudson Gas & Electric included distributed energy resources in its new rate case, causing independent generators to question whether it violates state rules.

By Robert Walton • June 3, 2015

How utilities can thrive through the 'all-encompassing evolution' of the grid

Over the next two decades, Navigant Research believes the global power distribution system will be fundamentally changed in ways that require utilities to re-examine their traditional business models.

By Robert Walton • June 2, 2015

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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

PA regulators propose net metering cap at 200% of system owner's demand

Commission sees the need to limit net metered generation before it burdens the system

By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2015

Ballot initiative, falling costs, energy storage drive Florida utilities into solar

The right policies could make the Sunshine State a solar state, activists say.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2015

What's solar worth? Inside Arizona utilities' push to reform net metering rates

APS and TEP want to boost the amount they can recover from solar owners when they reduce the electricity they buy from utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2015

Kansas ends 20% renewables mandate, replaces it with voluntary goal

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed the bill last week, following a compromise between several different stakeholder groups.

By Robert Walton • June 1, 2015

Texas renewables mandate repeal bill flounders in state House

Sen. Troy Fraser's SB 931 to end the Texas renewables mandate and defund a transmission build out is going nowhere.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2015

SCE&G, Duke reach settlements to add 190 MW of solar in South Carolina

SCE&G will add 84 MW, and Duke will construct 106 MW, each split equally between utility-scale installments, and residential, C&I, and community solar projects.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 29, 2015

How climate change threatens the Western grid, and what to do about it

Current estimates of reserve margins could be as much as 25% off, according to new research.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 29, 2015

Minnesota regulators approve state's largest solar project for Xcel

The Aurora Solar Project will generate 100 MW from 21 locations around the state.

By Robert Walton • May 29, 2015

Inside Hawaii activists' push to ditch HECO and transform the utility business model

Doubts about the NextEra merger are fueling calls for a co-op or muni for each island.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2015

US Sens. Heinrich, King introduce national storage mandate legislation

The proposal would establish an energy storage portfolio standard for utilities, and would allow them to meet the goals with any combination of technologies.

By Robert Walton • May 28, 2015

Updated: Georgia Power moving into rooftop solar market this summer

The Southern Co. subisidary is looking to move into the market once a new third party ownership law is instituted in July.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2015

Weak winds in Q1 hit utilities, developers in their pocketbooks

But, analysts say increased accuracy of long-term forecasts for bigger wind projects eases the short term concerns. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2015

Westar Energy backs new 200 MW Kansas wind farm

The buy brings Kansas' largest utility to nearly 1,300 MW of renewable generation.

By Robert Walton • May 28, 2015

Buffett's BHE Renewables buys 655 MW of wind, 7 solar projects

Warren Buffett's unregulated renewables subsidiary acquires Nebraska, Minnesota, and Illinois holdings from Geronimo Energy.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 27, 2015

Nevada utility-solar compromise could raise state's net metering cap

The amended bill allows for 235 MW of more net metered solar and asks regulators for a long-term fix.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 27, 2015

SNL: Utility-scale solar installations plummet in Q1, rebound expected

The United States is in the midst of a solar boom, but you would not know it to look at first quarter utility-scale installation figures.

By Robert Walton • May 26, 2015

How new transmission is unlocking wind power's potential in Michigan's Thumb

Michigan’s comprehensive transmission planning previews what is possible for the Clean Power Plan.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 26, 2015

NC Senate finance chair pushes RPS freeze out of committee over bipartisan objections

Amendments to HB 332 would prevent the current 6% RPS from rising to 12.5% in 2021.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2015

Southern purchases 103 MW Georgia solar plant

Southern Power now has more than 1,100 MW of renewables in its portfolio.

By Robert Walton • May 22, 2015

Minnesota co-op Stearns Electric adds community shared solar option

Each $1,300 module will give an expected $5 per month bill credit to member subscribers.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2015

Democratic US rep. files bill to extend solar ITC for 5 years

The measure elicited support from the Solar Energy Industries Association, which predicted it would boost the economy and help maintain electric reliability.

By Robert Walton • May 21, 2015

Alaskan island gets to nearly 100% renewables with wind, storage additions

Policy supports were key in combining wind and hydro to eliminate the cost of diesel fuel.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2015

SEIA video report highlights decade of solar growtth

SEIA has put together a YouTube video on solar's growth in the last decade, highlighting its significant impact on jobs in the United States.

By Robert Walton • May 20, 2015