Xcel files to renegotiate solar contracts as prices drop to $0.085/kWh—or less

The PPA that beat natural gas last year is too expensive now as solar’s price keeps dropping.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 8, 2014

Hawaii utilities call for rogue solar systems to disconnect from grid

Unapproved solar threatens the grid while HECO’s interconnection queue remains an issue.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 8, 2014

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The Energy Transition to Renewables

Rising demand for power is continuing to drive demand for renewables, but policy uncertainty and mixed signals from the Trump administration add to existing challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

What doesn't stay in Vegas: Hillary Clinton's energy policy, NV Energy's solar leasing plan, and more

Clinton keynotes the National Clean Energy Summit as utility CEOs talk new business models.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 8, 2014

Austin, Texas, mandates 800 MW of solar by 2020

Austin Energy will add rooftop solar, advanced storage, and a new tariff.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 5, 2014

Hawaii utilities, solar installers feud over lengthy interconnection delays

HECO rooftop solar interconnections take nine months; installers say fixes would take minutes.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 5, 2014

How PSEG's Long Island utility plans to become Utility 2.0

The utility is evolving, already meeting roughly 10% of its peak demand through distributed generation resources.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2014

Hawaii's utilities plan for 67% renewables by 2030

Can Hawaii add distributed generation, build a smarter grid and cut customer bills?

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2014

How Sacramento's public utility is getting in the residential solar business

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District wants to be customers' trusted advisor on all things solar. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 25, 2014

How 4 utilities are turning distributed generation into an opportunity

Black & Veatch has a 6-step plan to help utilities "flip the DG equation."

By Robert Walton • Aug. 25, 2014

Has APS invented a rooftop solar business model for utilities?

Regulators must decide if Arizona Public Service's rooftop solar proposal is a breakthrough or a threat.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 11, 2014