NV Energy agrees to $4.3 million settlement related to Nevada coal plant

The utility is closing down the coal plant and has agreen to pay millions to the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians related to cleanup and health impacts.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 3, 2015

What to expect from the EPA's final Clean Power Plan

The new regulations bring with them a host of new opportunities for the power sector, industry experts told Utility Dive last week.

By Gavin Bade • July 31, 2015

PG&E may have overstated earthquake safety claims on Diablo Canyon nuke, emails show

A report issued last year showing Pacific Gas & Electric's Diablo Canyon nuclear facility could withstand a significant eartquake may have overstated the utility's confidence in that claim.

By Robert Walton • July 31, 2015

Capacity market changes likely not enough to keep Exelon's Quad City nuke online

A legislative fix in Illinois, where Exelon is considering closing its Quad Cities nuclear facilitty, will not come in time to save the plant.

By Robert Walton • July 31, 2015

Inside New York's aggressive new community shared renewables program

A carefully crafted program will allow buy-in for those without solar-suitable roofs, from the crowded boroughs of Manhattan to the shady lanes upstate.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 30, 2015

Exelon Q2 earnings beat estimates; revenue rises but misses street expectations

Earnings reflected the Department of Energy canceling spent nuclear fuel disposal fees and the completion of the Integrys acquisition.

By Robert Walton • July 30, 2015

'I am trying to save a company': FirstEnergy CEO calls for re-regulation in Ohio

The CEO of FirstEnergy sat down with the editorial board of the Cleveland Plain Dealer to lay out the case for a return to regulated electricity markets.

By Robert Walton • July 30, 2015

Report: RGGI model of carbon trading a 'natural fit' for Clean Power Plan compliance

After six years of work, a new report shows the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative can be a model for complying with stricter federal standards.

By Robert Walton • July 30, 2015

ConEd will enter NY rooftop solar market through unregulated subsidiary

ConEdison Solutions’ third party owned product will use SunPower modules and be available at no upfront cost to the consumer.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 30, 2015

Washington Gov. Inslee issues executive directive to cap carbon emissions

The state legislature turned back his cap and trade plan, so Inslee is taking matters into his own hands. 

By Herman K. Trabish • July 30, 2015

Generators, greens both unsatisfied with new Maryland smog rules for coal plants

Gov. Larry Hogan had blocked a more stringent rule released by the last administration, but plant owners still warn of reliability issues.

By Robert Walton • July 30, 2015

EPA will extend Clean Power Plan compliance timeframe

Leaks from the agency indicate the final plan will be released next week.

By Gavin Bade • July 29, 2015

DC Circuit Court: EPA must reconsider cross-state air pollution rules

While the federal appeals court did not vacate the rule, it directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to rewrite requirements to address concerns they are too broad.

By Robert Walton • July 29, 2015

Another study, this time from SPP, boosts case for regional Clean Power Plan compliance

A regional approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions would cost 40% less that state compliance, according to final analysis from Southwest Power Pool.

By Robert Walton • July 29, 2015

As Berkshire signs Obama climate pledge, subsidiary MidAmerican targets 57% wind in Iowa

Regulatory approvals would take the Buffett-owned utility to 4,000 MW of wind.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 29, 2015

Moody's: Coal capacity to remain stable through 2024

While coal is losing market share, a new report from Moody's Investor Services predicts it will remain an integral part of the United States' generation mix for many years.

By Robert Walton • July 29, 2015

Edison Int'l seeks $7.57B in damagers from Mitsubishi for San Onofre closure

Mitsubishi, on the contrary, has told an international arbitrator that its liability is $137 million.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 29, 2015

First U.S. offshore wind project gets steel in the water

The start of construction for Deepwater Wind’s 30 MW Block Island facility is a landmark for an industry that's long lagged behind its European counterparts.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 28, 2015

NRG Energy moves into community shared solar

With the debut of a new project in Massachusetts, NRG becomes community shared solar's first vertically integrated developer.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 28, 2015

Natural gas is no clean energy hero, new research suggests

The shift from coal to gas accounts for a bit of emissions reductions from 2007 to 2013, but the energy intensity of the overall economy is much more important, new research suggests.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 28, 2015

Hillary Clinton reveals energy policy: 33% renewables by 2027

The Democratic frontrunner wants the U.S. to have 140 GW of cumulative solar power by the beginning of the next decade, but is it realistic?

By Gavin Bade • July 27, 2015

Washington regulators examine cost of closing Puget Sound coal facilities

The two facilities, located in Montana, have been running since the 1970s.

By Robert Walton • July 27, 2015

In new twist, Hunt Consolidated now in the lead to acquire Oncor

It now appears that Hunt Consolidated has momentum amongst a group of companies looking to acquire the largest utility in Texas.

By Robert Walton • July 27, 2015

AEP: PJM market changes create challenging environment for generators

During the company's second quarter earnings call company officials lamented “11th hour” decisions by regulators that pose a risk to the generator.

By Robert Walton • July 27, 2015

Analysts: Exelon, Dynegy to be biggest beneficiaries of new PJM market rules

New rules could mean big payouts for generators in PJM's market, but failure to supply promised capacity could also bring significant fines.

By Robert Walton • July 24, 2015