NextEra adds $640M, 400MW to its Colorado wind investments

The largest U.S. wind developer is doubling down in its investments in the Centennial State. 

By Herman K. Trabish • April 8, 2015

PPL, Peco join list of utilities seeking big fixed fee hikes

The utilities say falling revenues and aging infrastructure must be addressed.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 7, 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

Part III: How do you teach customers algebra if they don't know how to multiply?

In recent survey, utility executives identify understanding how to design Evaluation, Measurement and Verification (EM&V) that truly measures ROI for residential education programs as a top priority.

By Ward Eames • April 7, 2015

Duke proposes 80 MW solar facility for North Carolina

The facility would be North Carolina's largest solar plant.

By Robert Walton • April 7, 2015

Maui mayor floats splitting with Hawaiian Electric, creating public utility

Could NextEra Energy's bid to acquire Hawaiian Electric Industries have opened the door for Maui Electric to become a public utility?

By Robert Walton • April 7, 2015

Inside the utility industry's 2015 playbook

As utilities push for favorable federal and state policies, critics say the industry is shifting risk to consumers and limiting their options.

By Robert Walton • April 6, 2015

Survey: Customers want prepaid utility options

The pre-pay model is gaining steam in the U.S. economy and a new report hints it could become a major factor in the utility space.

By Robert Walton • April 6, 2015

DOE: Initial results show employee solar discount program growing

More than 1,400 employees engaged with a program that tied solar power to workplace benefits.

By Robert Walton • April 6, 2015

As N.C. regulators finalize plan, Duke could begin cleaning coal ash this summer

Removals at Riverbend and Dan River aim to set a new national standard

By Herman K. Trabish • April 6, 2015

Another Southern Co. subsidiary buys into Oklahoma wind

Southern Power buys 299 MW wind project, brings its renewables portfolio to 970 MW.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 1, 2015

Exelon CEO pushes Pepco acquisition in testimony to D.C. PSC

The company has guaranteed it will not reduce staffing in the District of Columbia for at least two years and committed to boosting ratepayer incentives related to the deal.

By Robert Walton • April 1, 2015

FAA authorizes SDG&E to use drones to inspect power lines

The utility had been operating a pilot program but is now authorized to use drones in regular field operations.

By Robert Walton • April 1, 2015

Settlement money from Duke Edwardsport case funds storage research

$1 million in Edwardsport settlement money will be invested to research renewables integration and resiliency capabilities of behind-the-meter batteries.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 31, 2015

Federal regulators approve NextEra-HECO merger

Company leaders urged regulators not to push back the deadline for consideration of the merger.

By Gavin Bade • March 31, 2015

FERC OKs sale of Duke's Midwest generation to Dynegy

Federal regulators had delayed signing off due competitive concerns, but last week approved the Duke-Dynegy deal.

By Robert Walton • March 31, 2015

Hawaii agency questions details of $4.3B NextEra-HECO deal

The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is asking regulators for more details on how NextEra will run Hawaii’s biggest power provider.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 27, 2015

CPUC Head: PG&E used pipeline safety money for exec raises before San Bruno explosion

$10 million collected from ratepayers to fix the San Bruno pipeline went PG&E top brass in the months before the explosion.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 27, 2015

Maryland PSC delays decision on Pepco-Exelon merger

The companies are hoping to close the deal in the third quarter of this year.

By Robert Walton • March 27, 2015

Feds greenlight first utility-owned U.S. offshore wind project

Dominion Virginia's offshore pilot project could be generating by 2017, laying the groundwork for further development. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 26, 2015

Texas lawmakers consider allowing competition for Austin Energy's largest customers

The measure would allow dissatisfied large customers to petition regulators for other service options.

By Robert Walton • March 26, 2015

FPL seeks more than 1,000 MW of generation due to load growth

The utility said it believes gas-fired generation is the most effective solution.

By Robert Walton • March 25, 2015

A basic primer on capital investment financing for regulated investor owned utilities

James Tong and Jon Wellinghoff explain how utilities make capital investments — and earn revenue.

By James Tong and Jon Wellinghoff • March 25, 2015

Duke will appeal record North Carolina fine for coal ash violations

Duke is preparing to challenge a $25.1 million fine for coal ash contamination.

By Robert Walton • March 25, 2015

New Hampshire utility wants to slash electric rates 55% for summer

Liberty Utilities has asked regulators for authority to cut its rates by more than half.

By Robert Walton • March 25, 2015

Hawaii lawmakers consider bills to check NextEra-HECO merger

Sentiment is rising in favor of exploring a cooperative publicly-owned Hawaiian utility.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 25, 2015