SunPower acquies micro-inverter developer SolarBridge

SolarBridge developed a reliable microinverter solution for roof-ready AC solar panels.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2014

Moody's: Talk of the utility 'death spiral' is premature

Distributed resources aren't likely to ruin electric companies, said the ratings agency. At least, not yet.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2014

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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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Hawaiian Electric profits drop slightly on renewables and grid expenses

The Hawaii utility is working toward 67% renewables by 2030.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2014

Northeast Utilities earnings up 12% on increased transmission services

Increased delivery capacity offset lower summer revenues due to weather.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2014

SolarCity wants to 'ultimately make solar affordable on an unsubsidized basis'

SolarCity posted a "record quarter," CEO Lyndon Rive on the company's Q3 earnings call.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 7, 2014

Another win for storage as PG&E issues RFP

PG&E is seeking 8 MW of storage at remote substations.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2014

Arizona considers axing efficiency standards

State regulators will consider doing away with energy savings goals.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2014

Ameren's Q3 numbers drop on nuclear plant maintenance

The Missouri-based utility's planned infrastructure investment continues. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

AES earnings down despite increased generation profits

AES continues the biggest stock buy-back in its history, keeping its share price up.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

SoCal Edison signs contracts for 250 MW of energy storage

Confidence in utility-scale storage appears to be growing fast in California.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 6, 2014

While some talk of new business models, Iowa's coops invent them

"Those who say renewables are a threat ... should realize that they are also an opportunity.” 

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

Duke Energy Q3 earnings slip on milder weather, reduced power sales

Utility customer growth and asset divestitures promise better numbers ahead.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

NRG Q3 profit grows 41%, but full year forecast lowered

The company is spending money in 2014 to make money in 2015, says the CEO.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

CenterPoint net income down slightly to $143 million

CenterPoint Energy President and CEO Scott Prochazka, said the company is seeing strong customer growth across its service territories.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

EnerNOC acquires energy tech firm World Energy Solutions

The deal will add $30 million to annual earnings, says EnerNOC.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 5, 2014

Constellation closes on Integrys acquisition

Constellation now serves 2.5 million residential and business power and gas customers.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

Edison, Vineland chiefs named utility CEOs of 2014

Edison International CEO Ted Craver Jr. was credited with helping the company through tough regulatory times in California.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

Entergy Q3 income drops almost 4% on nuclear expansion plan losses

When Mississippi regulators denied cost recovery, Entergy lost $0.23 per share.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 4, 2014

FirstEnergy earnings drop, forecasts remain unchanged

Third quarter earnings took a hit due to mild weather and transmission investment.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 4, 2014

Abengoa to take full ownership of Palen solar project

The deal is a result of "reassessing the needs of the California energy market," the company said.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

PPL boosts third quarter earnings

The company said it is making progress on the spinoff of its competitive generation business.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

Did a utility lobbying group in Wisconsin falsify 2500 signatures?

Solar advocates challenged the validity of comments submitted in support of raising flat monthly fees in the state.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

Arizona economy boosts APS parent company earnings

Weather-normalized power sales were flat in the third quarter of 2014, Pinnacle West said.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

The fight over solar moves from net metering to rate design

Everybody wants electricity; the debate is about who produces it and who pays for it.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014

DTE Energy says EPA rules will impose 'sweeping changes'

The utility expects communities will welcome cleaner air, but not job losses.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014