NRG's David Crane: New EPA rule does not go far enough

NRG Energy CEO explains why he thinks the proposal "will simply displace one fossil fuel for another."

By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2014

Warren Buffett to keep betting on energy 'as far as the eye can see'

"So far, we've stayed rich," Buffett recounted of his experience investing in the electric power sector at EEI's annual meeting.

By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2014

EIA: Power industry CO2 emissions to fluctuate depending on public policy

Only a carbon price can achieve significant CO2 emissions reductions without the new EPA rule.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2014

What are the possible legal challenges to the new EPA rules?

The power industry likes the flexibility of EPA's proposed regulation. But so might those who challenge the legality of the rule in court.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2014

Planned coal plant retirements will only cut CO2 emissions by 4%

Only closing down Big Coal will substantially reduce U.S. emissions, according to an analysis by USA Today. 

By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2014

ITC Holdings CEO: Distributed generation will never beat centralized grid

“Distributed generation wasn’t successful in 1900. It wasn’t successful in 1950. It wasn’t successful in 2000. And it won’t be successful in 2050.”

By Davide Savenije • June 9, 2014

NH lawmakers order state regulators to consider sale of PSNH coal fleet

Neither consumer advocates nor PSNH opposed the bill.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2014

HECO may end limits on rooftop solar integration

Hawaii's largest utility is dealing with very high penetrations of distributed solar. 

By Claire Cameron • June 9, 2014

Carbon market mooted to meet EPA regs in Southeast US, but politics remain obstacle

Regional carbon trading markets could help states meet new EPA guidelines.

By Claire Cameron • June 9, 2014

Alameda County, CA may bypass PG&E, create new public power agency

A California county plans to set up Community Choice Aggregation.

By Claire Cameron • June 9, 2014

S&P: New nuclear could help states meet new EPA emissions rules

Nuclear is a viable long-term emissions-cutting power source, according to a new report from Standard & Poor's.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2014

Dairyland Power see trouble ahead, despite rising sales

The Wisconsin-based generation and transmission cooperative will have challenges in meeting the EPA's new power plant rule, according to CEO Bill Berg.

By Claire Cameron • June 6, 2014

Energy efficiency's future is uncertain in Indiana

Ending the state's energy efficiency initiative early has put Indiana in a worse position to meet new EPA emissions targets, according to a consumer watchdog.

By Claire Cameron • June 6, 2014

Texas PUC Chair calls for end to renewables subsidies

The "mature industries" of wind and solar no longer need federal tax credits and other support mechanisms, Donna Nelson argued to fellow state regulators.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014

NV Energy, SunPower to build 19MW of new solar

The array will be built at Nellis Air Force Base.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014

Hawaii regulators kick off financing programs for rooftop solar, energy efficiency

The programs will make efficiency and solar more affordable to customers.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014

How advanced forecasting is making it easier to integrate solar onto the grid

25% to 35% better forecasts will get more solar on the grid reliably.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014

NREL, LBNL: Average RPS cost to utilities is $0.02/KWh

Meeting state renewable portfolio standards has been less costly than expected, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

By Claire Cameron • June 5, 2014

Report: Feds should not sell TVA

A strategic review by independent analysts Lazard Frères & Co found the Tennessee Valley Authority should not be sold. 

By Claire Cameron • June 5, 2014

NRG buys biggest US wind project for $870M

The country's largest independent power producer aims to cut its emissions.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 4, 2014

The $6B HECO takeover that never happened (but still could)

Kuokoa tried to buy the utility in 2011 and go all in on renewables.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 4, 2014

Industry groups react to EPA power plant rule

Clean energy advocates are happy with the rule. Others? Not so much.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 4, 2014

Smart inverters: The secret to integrating distributed energy onto the grid?

Smart technology that protects feeder systems, only theoretical until recently, has been installed and is now being demonstrated.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 4, 2014

PPL may sell generation subsidiary

PPL Energy Supply could be sold to Riverstone Holdings to create a new entity with PPL shareholders given majority ownership.

By Claire Cameron • June 4, 2014

EIA: US CO2 emissions have fallen 10% since 2005

While the national figures declined, state-level emissions numbers vary widely.

By Claire Cameron • June 4, 2014