Illinois approves Wisconsin Energy-Integrys merger, contingent on rate freeze

Regulators in Illinois approved the deal, though they attached some 40 conditions.

By Robert Walton • June 26, 2015

How utilities are leveraging new software to help customers go solar

A new Clean Power Research product helps customers choose the right size and rate for rooftop solar, and pick the right finance plan.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 25, 2015

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Sustainability

Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

By Utility Dive staff

Duke proposes full excavation of 12 North Carolina coal ash basins

The decision drew praise from environmentalists, but also calls to address coal ash at a dozen other sites around the state.

By Robert Walton • June 25, 2015

How California plans to integrate distributed resources into its ISO market

California’s ISO will be the first to open its market to rooftop PV, batteries and EVs, but there's much to do before the first bids can come in.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 24, 2015

Duke solar partner REC Solar buys commercial sector competitor Stellar Energy

With a 400 MW portfolio, Duke’s installer is getting ready to compete with sector giant SolarCity.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 24, 2015

Is FirstEnergy giving special deals to win support for Ohio subsidy proposals?

As the generator continues to push for help with struggling facilities, advocates worry a slate of new proposals amount to special deals for industrial consumers.

By Robert Walton • June 23, 2015

SolarCity seeks utility partners for grid modernization programs

The biggest U.S. solar installer says it can work with utilities to smooth demand and regulate voltage. 

By Herman K. Trabish • June 23, 2015

Why Tesla won't disrupt utilities

In this guest post, E Source fellow Jay Stein examines the impact of stationary storage technologies on the utility business model.

By Jay Stein • June 22, 2015

Inside Duke Energy's renewables strategy

The nation's largest utility is looking to renewables — both utility-scale and distributed — as potential sources of growth for decades to come.

By Gavin Bade • June 22, 2015

Iowa utilities refuse to net meter TPO solar arrays, testing state supreme court ruling

Solar installers say the refusal to provide net metering renumeration is hampering growth statewide.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 22, 2015

Colorado co-op contracts for 76 MW of wind, fights for coal supply

The mine that supplies a big coal plant for Tri-State G&T is under threat, so the utility is looking for backup power sources.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 22, 2015

Mississippi Power: Kemper coal gasification facility nearing completion

The facility, plagued by environmental protests, cost overruns and delays, could be in service early next year.

By Robert Walton • June 22, 2015

With 3 possible offers on the table, the fight for Oncor is getting interesting

Bankrupt Energy Future Holdings had appeared set to tap NextEra Energy has the stalking horse, but rival bids may upset that plan.

By Robert Walton • June 22, 2015

OK wind developers face short term boom, long term uncertainty with tax credit expirations

Recently passed laws mean incentives end in a year and wind builders are rushing to qualify.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 19, 2015

HECO, developer shelve 100 MW ocean thermal energy project off Hawaii

Changes in the state's demand, resource mix and utility leadership played a role in putting the unprecedented project on the back burner. 

By Robert Walton • June 19, 2015

Inside the renewable energy battles shaping North Carolina's future

Duke calls for collaboration as activists and GOP lawmakers fight over clean energy incentives.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 18, 2015

El Paso Electric proposes new community shared solar array

The utility expects 1,000 subscribers without solar suitable roofs to buy in.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 18, 2015

SolarCity moves into community shared solar with $200M Minnesota commitment

The leading U.S rooftop solar installer will now go after the other half of the market.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 18, 2015

How the e21 Initiative is building smarter utility business models in Minnesota

Minnesota policy wonks, utility execs, and environmentalists prove collaboration can produce big new ideas.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 18, 2015

Co-op offers renewables only EV charging, highlighting new opportunity for utilities

Great River Energy will be the first U.S. utility to provide renewables-generated electricity at no extra cost and will use the plan to drive the transition to electric driving.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 17, 2015

Connecticut AG: Regulators should condition Iberdrola-UIL merger on plant cleanup

The companies say the proposed merger is not the appropriate venue to consider how best to handle lingering environmental issues at the English coal facility, which dates to the 1920s.

By Robert Walton • June 17, 2015

California IOU rates found to be twice the cost of muni power

Munis say low prices are from reinvesting profits, while IOUs say regulations and renewables are to blame.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 17, 2015

Maryland greens, consumer advocates appeal approval of Exelon-Pepco merger

An environmental group as well as the Maryland Office of People's Counsel have challenged regulators' decision to approve the merger.

By Robert Walton • June 17, 2015

New Vermont law mandates 75% renewables by 2032, targets residential emissions

Signed last week, the new law also hopes to clear up utility problems with renewable energy credits.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 16, 2015

Hunt-led group of creditors could upend NextEra bid for Oncor

Hunt Consolidated has teamed up with a group of creditors in a bid to acquire Oncor Electric Delivery from its bankrupt parent Energy Futures Holding.

By Robert Walton • June 16, 2015