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NM utility adds 40 megawatts of solar
Public Service Company of New Mexico is on track to meeting the state's 20% by 2020 renewables mandate.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 3, 2014 -
Utilities react to Obama's EPA emissions regulations
Where some utilities see "an oppressive requirement," others believe significant emissions reductions are possible.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What you need to know about EPA's power plant rule
The proposal gives states broad flexibility in choosing how to hit targets for reducing the emissions, but the agency said it will step in if states do not draft their own plans.
By Davide Savenije • June 3, 2014 -
DTE Energy to buy 75 MW wind park
The Michigan utility is bolstering its renewable energy portfolio.
By Claire Cameron • June 3, 2014 -
KS agency gives environmental approval to controversial Sunflower coal plant
Construction on the 895 MW plant can now begin.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2014 -
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IL lawmakers pass $30M temporary fix for renewables
The bill heads to the governor's desk.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2014 -
Bidders emerge as Duke Energy's Midwest fleet hits auction block
The utility's unregulated generation assets are for sale.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2014 -
EPA announces CO2 emissions rule for power plants
The plan takes the wholesale approach to regulating carbon dioxide emissions.
By Davide Savenije • June 2, 2014 -
U.S. residential solar hits new heights with 232 MW installed in Q1
Residential solar installations beat commercial for the first time.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2014 -
LG&E accused of discharging coal ash into Ohio River
The Sierra Club has filed suit.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2014 -
SC lawmakers pass landmark solar bill
The bill will enable solar leasing and kick off a "value-of-solar" proceeding to potentially replace net metering.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2014 -
AEP expects to retire power plants under EPA rule
Coal plant closures are on the horizon for utilities as the EPA proposes its draft regulation on CO2 emissions at existing power plants.
By Claire Cameron • June 1, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What to expect from EPA's carbon rules for existing power plants
The Obama administration is set to announce the groundbreaking regulations Monday.
By Claire Cameron • May 30, 2014 -
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NERC unveils master plan for grid security
The spotlight has been on grid security since last year's sniper attack on a PG&E substation.
By Claire Cameron • May 30, 2014 -
Regulators reject freeze of Idaho Power's obligation to sign solar contracts
Idaho PUC says utility's "imminent crisis" is "of the company's own making."
By Herman K. Trabish • May 29, 2014 -
Is AEP selling its unregulated generation unit?
CEO Nick Akins says company may sell Midwest generation this year.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 29, 2014 -
Lawmakers pass bill suspending renewable, efficiency targets in OH
The bill heads to the Governor's desk.
By Claire Cameron • May 28, 2014 -
SolarCity to go after customers through Groupon
The company is pioneering non-traditional customer acquisition methods for the solar leasing industry.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014 -
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Study: U.S. electricity producers ready for new EPA rules
The top 100 U.S. electricity generators have slashed CO2 emissions by 13% between 2008 and 2012.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014 -
Xcel, SunPower sign 50 MW solar deal
Solar installation is under construction in Colorado.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why engineers may be the key to unlocking new utility business models
Engineers inside utilities may be ready to face new electricity market challenges.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014 -
Jon Wellinghoff: Vertically-integrated utility business 'will break down completely'
Former FERC Chairman says utilities will have to change their business model if they want to remain competitive in the near-future.
By Claire Cameron • May 28, 2014 -
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Exelon nuclear plants may retire after failing to secure new contracts
The plants' futures are at risk without new capacity contracts for 2017-18.
By Claire Cameron • May 27, 2014 -
Abengoa: Solar towers with storage to match natural gas by 2020
The company claims concentrating solar power can do everything base load natural gas does. Without any emissions.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 27, 2014 -
NextEra buys 250 MW solar plant from First Solar
The power will go to Southern California Edison.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 27, 2014
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