Environmental groups sue Dominion Virginia for coal ash leaks

The alleged Clean Water Act violations include leakage of arsenic into groundwater and the Elizabeth River.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 24, 2015

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

NTC's Ward Eames explains how utilities are missing the mark on customer education and what they can do to improve.

By Ward Eames • March 24, 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

Illinois investigates mismanagement at target of We Energies merger bid

The investigation is not expected to slow down Wisconsin Energy's bid to purchase Integrys, the parent company of Peoples Gas.

By Robert Walton • March 23, 2015

AEP prepares to shutter 3 West Virginia coal plants

Plant employees received notices the facilities are preparing to close.

By Robert Walton • March 23, 2015

Lawmaker calls on CA regulators to reopen San Onfre closure cost settlement

Unethical meetings between discredited CPUC president Peevey and SCE employees raise doubts about the deal.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 23, 2015

PG&E proposes rebates for customers who buy electric cars

Rewards are to be funded through Low Carbon Fuel Standard credit sales to oil companies.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 20, 2015

Idaho Power tops efficiency, demand response targets

The utility reported a 33% increase in energy savings by customers participating in 2014 efficiency programs and activities.

By Robert Walton • March 20, 2015

Are rooftop solar installers fleecing customers? The industry responds

Utilities and some lawmakers are worried about improper cost and energy saving claims.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 18, 2015

S.C. utility backs program to help customers install solar

Solarize South Carolina began this week in Charleston and is expected to spread.

By Robert Walton • March 18, 2015

Exelon, Pepco strike merger settlement with crucial Maryland counties

The deal includes $50 million to stimulate investment in solar, energy storage and other distributed generation.

By Robert Walton • March 18, 2015

PG&E reports Diablo Canyon safe against once-in-10,000 year earthquake

The nuclear facility is secure even if the Richter Scale hits 8, the utility told federal nuclear regulators.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2015

Xcel's Southwestern Public Service buys 140 MW of New Mexico solar

PPAs from NextEra Energy Resources move Xcel toward its goal to cut carbon emissions 25% y 2020.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2015

SolarCity moves to 'run the grid' with new microgrid service

The nation's largest solar installer launches a "microgrid-as-a-service" product to enhance reliability.

By Gavin Bade • March 16, 2015

Eversource Energy to sell all of its power plants in New Hampshire

The deal is expected to save consumers $300 million.

By Robert Walton • March 13, 2015

Pennsylvania regulators approve PPL generation spinoff

The deal is expected to close in the next four months.

By Robert Walton • March 12, 2015

Virginia officials accuse Dominion of seeking to avoid financial scrutiny

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring believes Dominion is pulling back from promises to be open and transparent, despite the state just agreeing to freeze the utility's rates for five years.

By Robert Walton • March 12, 2015

Duke to settle lawsuit over CEO change after Progress merger

The settlement addresses allegations the company made misrepresentations related to a post-merger CEO change.

By Robert Walton • March 11, 2015

Oncor, up for sale, attracts multiple bidders

Attorneys for Energy Future Holdings expect to select a stalking horse bidder in the next six weeks.

By Robert Walton • March 11, 2015

TVA's plan for future: Less coal, more gas and efficiency

The biggest U.S. public utility filed its 20-year integrated resource plan, which does not call for any new base load generation.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 10, 2015

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

NTC's Ward Eames explains how utilities are missing the mark on customer education.

By Ward Eames • March 10, 2015

Minnesota regulators rule Xcel cannot profit on nuclear plant upgrade cost overruns

Utility will lose $24 million a year but will recover equipment replacement costs.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 9, 2015

PG&E faces questions over Diablo Canyon nuclear plant earthquake safety

$842 million upgrade may have failed to meet Fukushima-level standards.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 9, 2015

Xcel asks regulators to change community solar rules in Minnesota

The utility got over 400 applications for solar garden arrays in less than 3 months.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 9, 2015

SunEdison acquires leading battery storage provider Solar Grid Storage

The Solar Grid Storage CEO says he wants PPA-like certainty for financial returns on solar systems.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 6, 2015

National solar installer group attacks AEP over 'shady tactics'

AEP says its rate structure is fair and that the group doesn't represent the opinions of its customers.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 6, 2015