NRG Energy says Ivanpah output on track to meet its contracts

NRG Energy said the concentrating solar plant, the largest in the world, is on track to meet its output goals. 

By Herman K. Trabish • April 1, 2016

Chicago's REV: How ComEd is reinventing itself as a smart energy platform

ComEd wants to be the platform for a dynamic and distributed grid, but how they'll earn revenue on it remains an open question. Utility Dive spoke with CEO Anne Pramaggiore to learn more. 

By Gavin Bade • March 31, 2016

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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

Massachusetts solar sector boosts pressure on lawmakers to lift net metering cap

Eversource Energy is about 200 kW from hitting the caps on private and public projects, fueling desperation among the solar sector pressuring lawmakers to lift the cap. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 31, 2016

Edison International launches consultancy for 'energy as a service'

Edison International, which owns Southern California Edison, announced a new business venture called Edison Energy aimed at helping the largest energy users manage their consumption.

By Robert Walton • March 30, 2016

Minnesota rural co-ops tack on high fixed charges on solar customers

Minnesota's rural electric cooperatives are adding fixed charges which can total as much as $50 dollars for solar customers. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 30, 2016

Arizona public utility data shows some savings with demand charge

But other customers paid significantly more if they did not alter their energy usage during peak demand. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 29, 2016

Louisiana PSC approves Cleco takeover

After initially rejecting the deal, state regulators approved the acquisition of Cleco by an international consortium led by Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets.

By Krysti Shallenberger • March 29, 2016

'Eternal vigilance': DC regulators on the Exelon-Pepco merger and what's next for the PSC

After a 2-1 vote to create the nation's largest utility company, Utility Dive obtained exclusive interviews with regulators on opposing sides of the decision. Here's what they had to say. 

By Gavin Bade • March 29, 2016

Analysts: SunEdison may face $1.4B default if it doesn't file report

The major clean energy developer has already postponed the filing of its report twice.

By Krysti Shallenberger • March 28, 2016

Texas PUC approves Hunt-Oncor acquisition, but questions linger

It could take up to a year for the restructuring plan's full implications to become clear.

By Robert Walton • March 28, 2016

How utility collaboration can cut community solar costs up to 40%

A new brief from the Rocky Mountain Institute reveals lessons from its field work in supporting shared solar development.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 28, 2016

Puerto Rico utility gains more time to submit draft rate petition

A new securitization charge is the first step for the Puerto Rico utility to start restructuring its nearly $9 billion debt load. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 28, 2016

Federal agency considers 1st floating offshore wind project

Trident Winds, LLC submitted an unsolicited proposal to develop an 800 MW offshore floating wind project off Morro Bay, California. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 25, 2016

How Maine's power players are reacting to its pathbreaking new solar proposal

A landmark bill offers a plan that could be the next step beyond net energy metering if it gets past partisan Maine politics and doubts about untested ideas.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 24, 2016

TransCanada eyes sale of U.S. generation fleet to finance gas company takeover

The Canadian company is working with JP Morgan to search out buyers for more than $7 billion in assets to help finance its acquisition of Columbia Pipeline Group. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • March 24, 2016

Moody's: Higher debt could offset benefits of electric-gas mergers

The financial benefits of electric utilities diversifying into gas companies has brought extra risk associated with higher levels of debt, said Moody's Investor Services.

By Robert Walton • March 24, 2016

California regulators approve $12B merger of Southern Co., AGL Resources

The $12 billion deal, announced last year, would combine 11 regulated electric and natural gas distribution companies providing service to approximately 9 million customers.

By Robert Walton • March 24, 2016

Sunrun, TASC fight to keep net metering in Maine

Plan to replace net metering threatens some installers but the difference to customers is small

By Herman K. Trabish • March 24, 2016

Concerns over Oncor sale mount ahead of hearing this week

A proposed order would approve the deal, but also delay for two years decisions on how to address a tax windfall generated by the utility's restructuring.

By Robert Walton • March 23, 2016

Constellation partners with Sunrun on residential solar option

Constellation's program with Sunrun will be offered to residential customers in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey and New York.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 23, 2016

Arizona Dems call on GOP utility regulator to resign over SolarCity conflict

Two Democrats vying for seats on the Corporation Commission say lawmakers are trying to rewrite the rules for a GOP appointee. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 22, 2016

Ivanpah CSP facility nabs more time to ramp up output, avoid default

The California Public Utilities Commission granted forbearance agreements to the owners of the world's largest concentrating solar facility to avoid defaulting on power pruchase agreements with Pacific Gas and Electric after under-delivering electricity. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 18, 2016

Report: US generators face $2B in lost revenues from rooftop solar

As more homes install rooftop solar, a report from ICF International finds that grid operators plan to cut the amount of conventional generation they purchase starting in 2019. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 17, 2016

Analysis: HECO, Pepco and Cleco deals likely to collapse, but M&A trend still strong

The sector is still ripe for consolidation, but companies may be underestimating the regulatory hurdles and resistence to some acquisitions.

By Robert Walton • March 16, 2016

Study: US offshore wind farms costs could drop 55% in 13 years

If wind developers commit to building 2,000 MW of new capacity, economies of scale will drive prices down 55% over 13 years, according to a new study. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2016