SolarCity moves into New Mexico, its 16th state

The biggest U.S. installer will market to PNM customers.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 5, 2015

Maryland Attorney General opposes Exelon-Pepco merger, urges regulators to reject

The state's position is a setback for Exelon, which had sweetened its merger deal for Maryland regulators this week.

By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • March 5, 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.

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Two Arizona solar companies admit fraud

Attorney General Mark Brnovich has reached settlements with two solar companies over false cost and benefit claims.

By Robert Walton • March 5, 2015

Dynegy 'very interested' if AEP sells merchant generation fleet

The utility has other power purchase agreements pending, but would have to show better benefits to consumers.

By Robert Walton • March 4, 2015

PSE&G plans 5-year gas infrastructure investment program

The utility will spend $1.6 billion to upgrade its gas infrastructure.

By Robert Walton • March 3, 2015

SDG&E parent company Sempra reports strong earnings

The company reported earnings of $1.16 billion despite charges related to the closing of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 27, 2015

Iberdrola to merge with UIL Holdings to create utility valued at $3B

The combined company will have over 3.1 million of points of supply, and approximately 6.7 GW of installed capacity.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 27, 2015

U.S. utility-scale solar boom led by California and North Carolina

Solar in the sunny Southeast is starting to realize its possibilities as well. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 26, 2015

Green Tea Coalition opposes solar bill in Florida Senate

SB1118 allows third party sales of solar electricity but includes utilities and regulators.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 25, 2015

ComEd used $60M in ratepayer money for charity, "politically influential" donations

ComEd says its charitable giving benefits the community.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 25, 2015

Secret PG&E "self-investigation" finds obstructions on 20% of its gas pipelines

State regulators secretly green-lighted a "self-investigation" for PG&E after the deadly San Bruno explosion in 2008.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 24, 2015

Greens: Duke's maligned coal ash handling is typical for industry

Over 200 contaminations and spills document water contamination and deformed fish near coal ash sites.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 24, 2015

Southern Co. buys 99 MW of Georgia solar

Southern Power now has approximately 670 MW of renewable energy generating capacity either operational or in development.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 24, 2015

Returns on infrastructure investment pad PSE&G earnings report

Returns from its expanded infrastructure capital program more than offset the impact of mild weather on sales, the utility said.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 24, 2015

TVA to propose adding time-of-use rates

The utility will consider the measure in August, and new rates could go into effect in October.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 24, 2015

ConEd reports earnings, plans $2.9B investment in regulated utilities

The company's fourth quarter returns were hurt by mark-to-market impacts at its competitive energy businesses.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 23, 2015

Why the future of electric vehicles depends on utilities, and vice versa

Utilities can build a new business model with EVs but the private sector and ratepayers will be watching.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 20, 2015

Exelon, Pepco more than double merger incentives for D.C.

New proposed merger benefits are similar to those offered in New Jersey and Delaware.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 20, 2015

"The next shale": How solar is poised to transform America's energy markets

“The comparison is the magnitude of the impact solar can have on the market,” the lead author of a recent study said.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 19, 2015

FirstEnergy reports earnings, says former CEO will retire

The company's earnings came in near the top end of its expected range.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 19, 2015

Duke faces $100M fine for Dan River coal ash spill

 The company is expected to face misdemeanor criminal charges related to the Dan River coal ash spill last year.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 19, 2015

Hawaii group explores forming co-op, intervenes in NextEra-HECO docket

Regulatory proceedings to finalize the $4.3 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Electric are expected to conclude in Q4.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 18, 2015

New Mexico bill would end unregulated rate increases for fuel costs

Utilities say the charges protect customers, but opponents say they are tantamount to unapproved rate increases.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 18, 2015

Storage startup Alevo announces 200 MW project in unnamed wholesale market

Secrecy shrouds the announcement for the company's battery project. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 18, 2015

RG&E, Exelon strike deal to keep Ginna nuke operating into 2018

Without a deal, the plant was slated for retirement. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 18, 2015