Study: Net metering no cost burden to non-solar owners

An E3 assessment shows the benefits to the system balance the costs in NV Energy's service territory.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 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

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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

4 residential solar trends to watch this year

Residential solar will be more affordable in more places.

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

N.C. regulators to weigh value of small renewable projects

Utilities are currently required to sign contracts with 5 MW or less renewables projects at a standard rate based on avoided costs with no negotiations.

By Claire Cameron • July 7, 2014

DOE announces $4B in loan guarantees for clean energy

Renewable energy and energy efficiency projects get a multi-billion dollar boost.

By Claire Cameron • July 7, 2014

Alliant seeks $150M to retrofit coal unit

A total $900 million investment will keep some coal power in Wisconsin.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 7, 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

Michigan debates new renewables mandate, emissions reductions

The state could build more renewables but some lawmakers want more natural gas.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014

Illinois governor signs off on $30M solar boost

Illinois Power Agency will put the state’s renewables fund to work.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014

More solar and wind, less coal use planned for New Mexico

The drivers are EPA regulations and the state renewables mandates.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014

Court affirms MO regulators' right to deny FERC-approved transmission costs

The ruling could open the door to state challenges of FERC authority.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014

California agencies warn of energy crisis from drought

The 'worst drought on record' threatens over a gigawatt of power.

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

What is the future of the Texas power grid?

Demand response, energy efficiency, and combined heat and power set to play bigger role as renewables and natural gas take hold.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014

Vermont co-op proposes added fee for net metering

It’s the latest utility to want solar owners to help pay for the distribution system.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 1, 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

Northeast leads U.S. microgrid development

In response to increasingly severe weather, Northeast states are turning to microgrids as part of the solution to maintaining reliable electricity supply.

By Claire Cameron • July 1, 2014

Report: Texas could meet EPA emissions target through demand response and energy efficiency alone

A new report from the Brattle Group plots several scenarios for Texas to meet the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed 39% cut in CO2 emissions. 

By Claire Cameron • June 30, 2014

Enviros sue Kansas over new coal power plant

Sierra Club says a revised construction permit for a new coal plant does not do enough to limit emissions.

By Claire Cameron • June 30, 2014

U.S., Canada looking anew at Columbia River's generation, energy storage values

What will Canada want in the new treaty for providing so much hydro storage to the U.S.?

By Herman K. Trabish • June 30, 2014