German grid hits record 74% renewables

The country seeks to meet an 80%-by-2050 target.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 17, 2014

Obama plans 25% emissions cut with new EPA rule

The EPA's emissions standard may go beyond power plants, a significant yet risky move, according to legal experts.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 17, 2014

PNM wary of all-in approach to renewables

The company supports more renewable generation, but insists grid reliability and cost have to be taken into account.

By Claire Cameron • May 16, 2014

How New York is reinventing the electric utility

NY PSC: "Distributed System Platform Providers" are the utility of the future.

By Claire Cameron • May 16, 2014

NRG, Calpine try to quash Texas transmission project

The companies filed a complaint with the Texas PUC, saying a new power line has not been properly assessed for need and cost.

By Claire Cameron • May 16, 2014

Austin Energy inks 150 MW solar deal

Solar developer Recurrent Energy will build Texas' largest solar installation.

By Claire Cameron • May 16, 2014

California grid wrestles with heat, rising demand and constrained supplies

California spot electricity prices hit the highest seasonal level in six years. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 15, 2014

Court rejects attempt to eliminate CO renewable energy standard

The latest effort is expected to be appealed. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 15, 2014

Will Gov. Brownback push the controversial Sunflower coal plant through?

The power plant was first proposed in 2001.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2014

NY regulators take FERC to court

At issue is FERC's decision to create a capacity zone in the Hudson Valley.

By Claire Cameron • May 14, 2014

Governor backs FPL's plan to build new nuclear

The two proposed 1,100-MW units could cost up to $18.7 billion.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2014

Exelon CEO: Nuclear isn't going anywhere

Changing market conditions have improved the economics of Exelon's nuclear fleet.

By Claire Cameron • May 14, 2014

Boulder plots power supply takeover from Xcel

The town envisions two possible scenarios. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2014

PJM says it can meet summer peak demand

PJM Interconnection says it has enough capacity for the summer.

By Claire Cameron • May 14, 2014

PJM power prices expected to rise as regulations take hold

FERC has capped the amount of imported power and limited demand response programs in a bid to drive up prices at the PJM Interconnection capacity auction this week.

By Claire Cameron • May 14, 2014

MO Senate rejects attempt to revive solar rebate

A plan to resurrect a rebate program for solar installations failed to make it through the Missouri state senate, prompting solar industry figures to predict mass layoffs.

By Claire Cameron • May 14, 2014

Dominion Virginia to be first U.S. utility in offshore wind

The utility was among three finalists awarded $47.6 million each to pioneer ocean wind.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2014

Duke Energy to shutter coal units, build $1.5B natural gas plant

Duke will also build two simple-cycle combustion turbines, to the tune of 320 megawatts.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 13, 2014

Walmart doubles solar commitment

The biggest U.S. on-site solar user is about to get bigger.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2014

Industry calls for EPA to back off on new plant emissions standards

The American Public Power Association and the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity are among those calling for the EPA to drop the rule.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2014

Will California's power supply dry up this summer?

As California could lose up to 1,669 MW of hydro due to a drought, new solar and gas-fired generation in California could help ensure the state can meet peak demand this summer. 

By Claire Cameron • May 12, 2014

Utilities: What are renewables' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats?

A SWOT analysis turns up some definitive answers from Xcel, DTE, and NPPD.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2014

How new market entrants are upending the utility business model

Companies like Google, NRG Energy and Tesla have "ambitions to become a new kind of utility."

By Davide Savenije • May 12, 2014

Obama pushes clean energy goals; White House goes solar

850 MW of solar commitments and $2 billion pledged towards efficiency in federal buildings.

By Claire Cameron • May 11, 2014

NY may eliminate renewable portfolio standard

New York's troubled Renewable Portfolio Standard, designed to boost renewable energy production in the state, may be replaced with a new Clean Energy Fund.

By Claire Cameron • May 11, 2014