Supreme Court denies OG&E lawsuit against EPA

The company says the agency's regional haze requirements are already being met at two of its coal units.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 29, 2014

Lawmakers pass bill suspending renewable, efficiency targets in OH

The bill heads to the Governor's desk.

By Claire Cameron • May 28, 2014

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Study: U.S. electricity producers ready for new EPA rules

The top 100 U.S. electricity generators have slashed CO2 emissions by 13% between 2008 and 2012.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014

Xcel, SunPower sign 50 MW solar deal

Solar installation is under construction in Colorado.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014

Why engineers may be the key to unlocking new utility business models

Engineers inside utilities may be ready to face new electricity market challenges.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014

Jon Wellinghoff: Vertically-integrated utility business 'will break down completely'

Former FERC Chairman says utilities will have to change their business model if they want to remain competitive in the near-future.

By Claire Cameron • May 28, 2014

Court rules EPA can continue to delay acid rain rules

The agency has won yet another legal challenge.

By Claire Cameron • May 27, 2014

Exelon nuclear plants may retire after failing to secure new contracts

The plants' futures are at risk without new capacity contracts for 2017-18.

By Claire Cameron • May 27, 2014

Xcel proposes wind integration tariff for use of its grid

FERC to consider the filing.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 27, 2014

Is New York the future of the utility industry?

Coming soon to an electrical grid near you: The disruption of customer choice.

By Davide Savenije • May 27, 2014

Court strikes down FERC's demand response order

A Washington D.C. federal appeals court has overturned a federal order to incentivize demand response in retail markets.

By Claire Cameron • May 26, 2014

Shareholders sue Duke Energy over coal ash fiasco

The utility's challenges stemming from the Dan River coal ash spill continue to grow.

By Claire Cameron • May 26, 2014

Barclays downgrades entire US electric utility sector

Solar-plus-storage could "reconfigure the organization and regulation of the electric power business."

By Herman K. Trabish • May 26, 2014

EPA, Duke Energy reach deal to clean up coal ash spill

The agreement comes after the utility spilled 39,000 tons of coal ash into the Dan River.

By Claire Cameron • May 23, 2014

Bipartisan bill would open door to clean energy in IL

Exelon and environmentalists both support the bill.

By Claire Cameron • May 23, 2014

Obama may announce new EPA rule himself

Defying critics and underlining his commitment, the president is rumored to want to personally announce the EPA's new emissions rules for existing power plant.

By Claire Cameron • May 22, 2014

FERC approves power line to bring Texas wind to the Southeast

ERCOT could approve new Texas wind builds as a result.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2014

NJ regulators to investigate deregulated power market suppliers

An sharp rise in consumer complaints has set off a probe by the New Jersey BPU and Division of Consumer Affairs.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2014

EIA: U.S. electricity prices to rise 4% in 2014

Coal plant retirements and environmental regulations are driving the increase.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2014

How Georgia Power became a top 10 solar utility

Why did the Southern Co. subsidiary come to love solar and can other utilities do the same?

By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2014

Homeland Security confirms utility was hacked

The control system for a utility-owned mechanical device was hacked in the first months of this year, according to a new report from the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity monitor. 

By Claire Cameron • May 21, 2014

NJ regulators approve $1B of PSEG's Energy Strong project

$3.9 billion in infrastructure improvements were proposed after Hurricane Sandy.

By Claire Cameron • May 21, 2014

CPS Energy wants to charge solar fees

The San Antonio municipal utility has filed for a $450 solar hook-up fee and a $1/KW monthly solar surcharge.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2014

NextEra drops Vermont RECs, adding weight to fraud claims

The power company says Vermont's renewable energy credits are being double-counted.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2014

Regulators approve Georgia Power's 250 MW wind buy

The utility will import wind power from Oklahoma.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2014