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EPA issues draft carbon rules for new power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency expects little near-term effect from the planned carbon standards.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 9, 2014 -
EDF: California cap-and-trade program off to good start
California's cap-and-trade program is less expensive than some had feared, according to the report.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 9, 2014 -
New England generators want FERC to block ISO's unusual plant contract
New England generators object to an "out-of-market" contract for 1,500-MW Brayton Point plant.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 9, 2014 -
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EIA: Northwest, Northeast saw biggest power price hikes in 2013
Weather played a key role in the 57% to 64% wholesale price jumps, according to the EIA.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 8, 2014 -
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N.Y. agency wants to spend $960M on rooftop solar
The funding would support New York's effort to add 3,000 MW of PV in the state by 2024.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 8, 2014 -
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Integrys makes first bet on residential solar
The utility company will create a fund through Clean Power Finance's CPF Market.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 8, 2014 -
NRG Energy may convert Edison Mission coal plants to gas
NRG Energy may switch the 4,300 MW of coal plants it is buying from Edison Mission Energy to natural gas.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 8, 2014 -
KCP&L plans to boost wind, efficiency programs
Kansas City Power & Light proposes 400 MW of wind and expanded efficiency programs.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 8, 2014 -
California solar hits 3,048 MW peak record
Large-scale solar in California has more than doubled in a year, and more is expected soon.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 7, 2014 -
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Report: Apple plans solar farm in Oregon
Apple appears ready to add a solar facility in Oregon, adding to its 40 MW of company-owned generation.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 7, 2014 -
SolarCity CEO: Utilities trying to 'neutralize' us
The largest U.S. rooftop solar company believes campaigns to end solar-friendly policies are their biggest threat.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Owners urge EPA to OK retirement of coal-fired unit
The owners of the 2,250-MW Navajo plant in Arizona urged EPA to approve a plan to retire a unit at the facility.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
10 predictions for the electric sector in 2014
Our writers dare to gaze into the crystal ball.
By Davide Savenije , Ethan Howland • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Are utilities missing the rooftop solar opportunity?
Some companies are brushing aside "death spiral" talk and making major investments in distributed generation. Others not so much.
By Davide Savenije , Ethan Howland • Jan. 6, 2014 -
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APS added 410 MW of solar in 2013
The new solar is a mix of utility-owned, IPP and rooftop facilities.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 6, 2014 -
ISO-New England rejects plan to retire 1,500-MW coal plant
ISO-New England fears that shutting down the coal-fired plant would hurt grid reliability.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Invenergy blasts proposed Duke Energy plant
Invenergy contends that Duke Energy's utility-owned proposal is more expensive than other options.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 6, 2014 -
OG&E gets time to appeal EPA emissions plan to Supreme Court
Oklahoma Gas & Electric contends EPA emissions plan for two coal plants would cost $1 billion.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 5, 2014 -
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Grid modernization and Calif. solar: The week's most read utility news
These were the biggest stories in electric utility news for our readers in the first week of 2014.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Conservatives sue over Delaware CO2 emissions limits
The lawsuit in Delaware contends the carbon limits are unconstitutional and will increase power prices.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 3, 2014 -
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Report: Net metering policy changes won't affect solar in 2014
The net metering debate will focus on finding how much value rooftop solar offers all utility customers, according to IHS.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Solar developers gain time for California project
California Energy Commission staff want CEC to reject the 500-MW project.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Law judge recommends solar deal over natural gas in Minnesota
Next, the Minnesota PUC will vote on the recommendation for the 100-MW solar project to serve Xcel Energy.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Idaho PUC, FERC reach agreement over small renewable projects
Idaho and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission had been wrangling over the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014 -
AEP Ohio spins off power plants into unregulated genco
Depending on developments in the wholesale market, AEP may sell the plants.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014
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