San Francisco bypassing PG&E, regulators in clean energy quest

The city is looking to take part in a public power program. 

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

Google pressures Okla. utility on renewable energy

Public Service Co. of Oklahoma doesn't seem too keen on the idea.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

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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

Duke Energy offers large users a renewable option

The pilot program will help gauge future generation mix.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

Consortium to build 70-mile Calif. power line

The line will boost reliability and support wind power.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 17, 2013

All about the Benjamins: This week's most read utility news

Is rooftop solar about freedom, fairness or dollar bills?

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 15, 2013

TVA to retire 3,000 MW of coal power

EPA regulations have forced TVA's hand.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 15, 2013

Ikea to buy wind farm in Canada

The purchase would be the second from Mainstream Renewable Power.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 15, 2013

Google, KKR to make $400M solar investment

The deal could be announced today.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 14, 2013

Nuclear lobby funds controversial think tank

The group opposes renewable portfolio standards.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 12, 2013

MidAmerican plans to reach 39% wind capacity

The company owns more wind power than any other U.S. regulated utility.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 12, 2013

Allete Clean Energy buys 234 MW of wind from AES

The investment is a first for the clean energy developer.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 12, 2013

Moody's may boost ratings for most regulated U.S. utilities

Approximately $400 billion worth of debt will be affected.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 12, 2013

After longtime opposition, Southern Co. warms to solar

Southern Power plans to bid on 525 MW of solar projects.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 12, 2013

TV commercial escalates fight over rooftop solar

Edison Electric Institute's new commercial reportedly played during Sunday night's NFL broadcast.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 11, 2013

EnerNOC earnings climb 78%

The energy intelligence software provider believes it is poised for further growth.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 11, 2013

Luminant suspends plans for new nuclear reactors

Culprits include abundant natural gas and low Texas power prices.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 11, 2013

Survey: Utility execs bullish on smart grid opportunities

Analytics solutions will be the priority investment.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 10, 2013

The Googles of the world: This week's most read utility news

What will the energy companies of tomorrow be?

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 8, 2013

Google invests in energy management startup Building Robotics

Human input is the key to its first energy efficiency program.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 8, 2013

OG&E faces $1.5B in environmental compliance costs

The utility will seek to pass costs on to customers.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 8, 2013

Dynegy to shutter 50-year-old natural gas plant in Calif.

The plant could be replaced by renewable generation.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 8, 2013

FERC approves sale of FirstEnergy hydro plants

The sale is part of FirstEnergy's divestiture plan.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 7, 2013

Exelon opposes wind tax credits, but uses them anyway

In the end, financial benefits trump free-market principles.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 7, 2013

Idaho Power tells customers coal is the way to go

Switching to natural gas seen as too expensive.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 7, 2013

Opower plans IPO

It's not yet clear what the energy efficiency firm's valuation will be.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 6, 2013