EIA: Power plant retirements to slash projected emissions

Coal and nuclear plant retirements cut projected CO2 emissions for 2040.

By Claire Cameron • April 28, 2014

Top 10 utilities for solar

10 utilities accounted for 82% of all new U.S. solar capacity in 2013.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2014

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Electricity Supply and Demand

After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come. 

By Utility Dive staff

Solar donations to GA regulators' campaigns raise questions

The utility industry has long come under fire for donating to regulators' election campaigns. This time, it's the solar industry.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2014

Solar trouble in Hawaiian paradise

The Alliance for Solar Choice is out with a new survey that shows Hawaiians may like rooftop solar more than their utility.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2014

DTE Energy reports big profits from record cold

Moving forward, DTE plans to spend on environmental compliance and replacing their aging coal fleet. 

By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2014

California's rooftop solar future up for debate

The California PUC began its workshop on the future of distributed solar in the state.

By Claire Cameron • April 27, 2014

Why isn't rooftop solar flourishing in the South?

Solar power has failed to take off in some Southern states due to a lack of agreement between regulators, utilities, and solar advocates.

By Claire Cameron • April 27, 2014

FERC approves NRG Energy, Chevron power plant trade

The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the deal between NRG Energy and Chevron.

By Claire Cameron • April 27, 2014

How much wind can Texas handle?

Is Texas wind power’s speeding expansion a boom or a bubble?

By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2014

New York's new energy vision to reimagine the grid

Governor Cuomo asked regulators to fundamentally re-envision the way electricity is produced, distributed and consumed.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2014

Exelon wants federal policy support for nuclear energy

Government policies and market structures undervalue nuclear, Exelon says.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2014

CMS Energy eyes RPS expansion, re-regulation in Michigan

Positive earnings and healthy sales were good news, but uncertainty looms as Michigan weighs several game-changing pieces of legislation.

By Claire Cameron • April 25, 2014

Entergy sees 2.1% sales growth

Entergy reports strong earnings, positive sales growth and the benefits of having a diverse power fleet.

By Claire Cameron • April 25, 2014

AEP CEO: Coal plant closures, emissions cuts, and new transmission

AEP to retire coal plants and invest in transmission. 

By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2014

Coal is going, going... gone?

EPA regulations and low natural gas prices are fueling the coal power phase-out. 

By Claire Cameron • April 24, 2014

U.S. solar generation grew 418% in last four years

From 2,236 MW in 2010 to 12,057 MW in 2014.

By Claire Cameron • April 24, 2014

Xcel calls for 100 MW of big solar

The move would drastically raise the amount of solar in Minnesota, currently 12 MW. 

By Herman K. Trabish • April 24, 2014

Google makes biggest renewables buy yet

Google buys 407 MW of wind power from Warren Buffett's MidAmerican Energy Holdings.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 24, 2014

Google invests $100M in SunPower rooftop solar fund

This is Google's third rooftop solar funding.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 24, 2014

Oklahoma Governor approves DG fee, but orders regulatory scrutiny

Gov. Mary Fallin said regulators should first consider all other options before implementing a fixed bill charge.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 23, 2014

EPRI: Distributed energy is coming and grid operators need to plan for It

EPRI's latest paper explores the implications of what's happening at the edge of the grid.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 23, 2014

Hawaii funds DG and efficiency for have-nots

A new program will finance distributed solar and efficiency through low cost bonds and on-bill payments.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 23, 2014

Florida lawmakers press Duke Energy to invest in solar, efficiency

Duke Energy's solar and efficiency programs are lacking, opponents say.

By Claire Cameron • April 23, 2014

DP&L wants more time to divest coal plants

Dayton Power & Light says divestiture won't be complete until 2017 at the earliest. Regulators have set a deadline for end of this year.

By Claire Cameron • April 23, 2014

Why Warren Buffett is backing a Western grid balancing market

NV Energy is the newest member of California ISO's energy imbalance market and other utilities are studying the plan.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2014