Northern Pass line can help solve New England energy issues

The proposed transmission line could help the Northeast meet demand this winter without driving up prices.

By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014

Wisconsin nuclear plant shutdown leaves town stranded

The closing of the Kewaunee nuclear plant will impact affect local infrastructure for decades, reflecting the impact of plant closures sweeping the U.S.

By Claire Cameron • July 14, 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.

By Utility Dive staff

TVA weighs solar, wind for distributed generation

The Tennessee Valley Authority is reviewing the value of solar and wind generation as part of its move to integrate more distributed energy into the grid. 

By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014

We Energies wants to burn cheaper coal at Milwaukee plant

The utility wants to spend up to $100 million retrofitting its Oak Creek coal plant.

By Claire Cameron • July 11, 2014

Exelon: No plans to shut down nuclear plants

Utility's nuclear fleet plagued by bad economics.

By Claire Cameron • July 11, 2014

SolarCity, SunPower lead solar industry towards vertical integration

Big Solar's control of everything from raw silicon to the rooftop could let them compete with utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 9, 2014

Apple to build solar for data center in North Carolina

Apple will bring up its total solar generation to about 60 MW -- but that number is set to only grow further. 

By Claire Cameron • July 9, 2014

Puerto Rico power authority, lenders get three-week stay on $800M debt

The banks and PREPA remain on the verge of a power and financial disaster.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014

4 residential solar trends to watch this year

Residential solar will be more affordable in more places.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014

Maine utilities partner on wires to deliver wind to New England

This could start a rush for Maine’s abundant wind.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014

Calpine sells six power plants for $1.57B

The fading of coal makes 3.5 gigawatts of Southeastern natural gas generation a buy.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014

SEPA: Utilities should own solar inverters

A new report makes the case for utility-owned inverters, which help integrate rooftop solar onto the grid. 

By Claire Cameron • July 8, 2014

IOUs launch 'We Stand For Energy' social media campaign

Investor-owned utilities seek to raise awareness for electricity service and engage customers around capital investment plans.

By Claire Cameron • July 8, 2014

Duke, NRG, ITC report suspected cyberattacks

Reports of hackings increase, driving new security measures.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 7, 2014

Electricity prices up in California on drought, shift to natural gas

PG&E is holding back hydro. Will conservation work?

By Herman K. Trabish • July 7, 2014

8 unforgettable quotes from Tesla/SolarCity founder Elon Musk

"By definition we must move towards renewable energy. How can people argue against that?"

By Davide Savenije , Claire Cameron • July 5, 2014

Illinois attorney general: ComEd rate hike illegally covering bonuses

Under state law, the cost of staff bonuses cannot be transferred to customers via a rate increase, said the attorney general.

By Claire Cameron • July 2, 2014

Investors fight Puerto Rico utility's attempt to restructure debt

The beleaguered Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority owes $8.6 billion amid fears of bankruptcy.

By Claire Cameron • July 2, 2014

U.S. electric co-ops bounce back with sales growth

Smaller rural utilities have reversed what appeared to be a trend.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014

Energy efficiency saves millions for DTE Energy, PECO customers

The utilities have announced the savings made over the past five years as a result of their programs.

By Claire Cameron • July 2, 2014

Avista buys Alaska utility for $170 million

The deal adds to Avista's renewable generation portfolio.

By Claire Cameron • July 2, 2014

Property taxes on leased solar could ruin value proposition in Arizona

Numbers show the third biggest U.S. solar market could collapse.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 1, 2014

Security firms: Hackers targeting U.S. utilities

The Department of Homeland Security has issued an alert after U.S. utilities and their European counterparts were victim to cyberattacks, according to two reports.

By Claire Cameron • July 1, 2014

Ex-Duke CEO Jim Rogers: 'Utility industry should embrace distributed generation'

North Carolina politics are swinging to the right. Is Duke Energy following suit?

By Claire Cameron • July 1, 2014

M&A fever hits electric utility sector

Will Warren Buffet make the next move?

By Herman K. Trabish • June 30, 2014