PG&E contracts for 75 MW of energy storage on its way to 580 MW of capacity

The utility’s first storage buy is lithium ion and zinc-air batteries, plus a flywheel project. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 4, 2015

Feds back out of Exelon-Pepco merger proceeding, easing path to approval

The federal government's General Services Administration, which had provided a critical eye on the District of Columbia's consideration of the Pepco-Exelon merger, has dropped out of the proceeding.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 4, 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.

By Utility Dive staff

David Crane steps down as NRG Energy CEO

Crane led the transformation of NRG from a traditional wholesale power player into a company that was heavily invested in clean energy and emerging technologies.

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 3, 2015

N.C. regulators rule against NC WARN participating in Duke planning case

The North Carolina Utilities Commission calls the advocacy group’s objections “cumbersome and time consuming." 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 3, 2015

Round 2: DC hearings kick off today in Exelon-Pepco merger

The District of Columbia initially rejected the merger, but Exelon and Pepco will make their case again following a settlement with the mayor's office.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2015

Wells Fargo analysts downgrade odds of NextEra-HEI merger to 50-50

Analysts say meetings with NextEra execs show it could walk away from the deal.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2015

5 drivers making 100% renewables possible

A new paper offers companies and governments a toolkit to implement five transformative opportunities and reach big renewables targets.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2015

SDG&E is preparing to lobby against community choice, advocates say

The utility has filed paperwork to establish a marketing division that will communicate on community choice issues, which by law it is prohibited from doing using ratepayer funds.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2015

Entergy Louisiana will reduce solar remuneration after hitting net metering cap

Other Louisiana utilities expected to hit the cap soon, leaving the state's solar future in doubt. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2015

COP21: Development banks pledge financial, strategical support to fight climate change

Six of the world’s largest development banks pledged to increase climate investments and ensure that development programs in the future consider climate risks and opportunities.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2015

Consumers advocates protest Indiana utilities pushing fixed charge increases

The Northern Indiana Public Service Company wants a nearly 100% increase in monthly fixed charges for residential customers.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 1, 2015

New trouble for NextEra merger as regulators slam Hawaiian Electric power supply plan

Unless NextEra offers a better plan, and fast, observers say the takeover bid could be in jeopardy.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 1, 2015

Connecticut regulators conditionally approve Iberdrola-UIL merger

The approval, which is not final until Dec. 9, will help speed cleanup at the long-defunct English Station coal facility in New Haven, Conn.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2015

SolarCity leaves TASC, denies split with advocacy partner Sunrun

The leading U.S. solar installer is moving to the Energy Freedom Coalition of America for broader advocacy.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 25, 2015

Google is first buyer of Duke Energy solar using utility's new Green Source Rider

In Duke’s first “sleeve project,” it will wheel solar to a key account at no cost to other customers

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 25, 2015

Portland General Electric joins CAISO energy imbalance market

The regional balancing authority headed by California’s grid operator will now span eight states.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 24, 2015

Montana utility withdraws bid for residential demand charge for DER customers

Montana Dakota Utilities withdrew its residential demand charge request, but still wants higher fixed charges and a boost in volumetric rates. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 23, 2015

Duke Energy restyles retired Ohio coal plant into battery storage facility

Duke Energy has added 2 MW more to its energy storage system at its retired Beckjord coal plant in Ohio.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 20, 2015

Major solar installer advocates expiration of solar investment tax credit

The extension of the 30% federal tax credit is not needed for the continued health of the industry, Sunnova's CEO wrote to congressional leaders this week.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 20, 2015

NY Gov. Cuomo pushes closure of Entergy Indian Point nuke in NRC filings

National security risks, deterioration of the facility and the plant's close proximity to New York City were all put forward as reasons to close Indian Point, even as Cuomo fights to keep another Entergy nuclear facility from closing. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2015

Wisconsin utility rolls out plan for 30% renewables by 2030

The Wisconsin-based Madison Gas and Electric Co. plans to supply 30% of its retail power sales with renewable energy by 2030. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2015

Honolulu mayor argues against public utility as alternative for NextEra-HECO merger

The city lacks the experience and the deep pockets neeed to replace Hawaiian Electric, Mayor Caldwell's office told city lawmakers.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 20, 2015

NextEra makes new bid for Oncor, complicating EFH bankruptcy saga

NextEra says its plan to buy Oncor has a better chance of passing muster with regulators than the one proposed by Hunt Consolidated.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 19, 2015

Wisconsin Public Service proposes 32% monthly fixed charge increase

The utility won an 82% fixed charge increase last year, but says that is no longer adequate.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 19, 2015

Hawaiian Electric wants to finalize LNG import deal by Q1 2016

Quarterly filings reveal the utility's plan to begin importing liquefied natural gas, despite opposition from the governor.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 18, 2015