State regulators want flexibility for EPA carbon regs

NRDC supports states' role in crafting power plant rules.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 21, 2013

New Mexico regulators weaken renewable standards

The move to lower costs is a hit to renewable development.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 21, 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

Utilities join fight against FERC's grid cost allocation

Millions of dollars in ratepayer funds are at stake.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 20, 2013

Regulators approve PNM's $22.5M energy efficiency plan

Efficiency gains funding in New Mexico.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 20, 2013

Boulder presses muni case with regulators

The city wants to acquire Xcel Energy's distribution assets.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 20, 2013

Court throws out utilities' $750M nuclear waste bill

The Energy Department needs to come up with a plan to get rid of nuclear waste.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 20, 2013

PNM seeks renewables to meet goals, replace coal

The utility wants solar for its low cost.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 19, 2013

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

Duke Energy offers large users a renewable option

The pilot program will help gauge future generation mix.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

Georgia Power drops proposed solar fee

The utility reached an agreement with regulators on the larger rate case.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 18, 2013

Who won the Arizona solar showdown?

Utility Dive's Davide Savenije gives his take on the historic Arizona solar verdict.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 18, 2013

Moniz: DOE not interested in BPA takeover

Bonneville Power Administration's massive grid is a cornerstone of the Northwest power system.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 18, 2013

FERC asked to cut returns on high-voltage power lines

Higher rates have been granted in the name of reliability.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 18, 2013

N.M. regulators approve Xcel's 700 MW wind buy

The deal would save customers $590M in fuel costs.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 18, 2013

FERC authorizes grid operators, gas pipelines to share information

The order would help improve grid reliability.

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

Arizona sets first rooftop solar fee in U.S.

Arizona Public Service says the action "falls well short" of what's needed.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 15, 2013

Chicago mayor wants to tap ComEd efficiency fund

The ratepayer fund helps make buildings more efficient.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 14, 2013

Ariz. regulators to decide fate of net metering

As the utility industry watches, public hearings on the state's rooftop solar policies are set to end today.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 14, 2013

Regulators approve $95M for Md. utilities' energy efficiency programs

Regulators want the state's energy use to be cut by 15% by 2015.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 13, 2013

DOI unit approves big chunks of Northwest power line

The power line could deliver 1,500 megawatts to the region.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 13, 2013

Tea Party groups join solar fight against utilities

At first glance, the Tea Party and the Sierra Club make for strange bedfellows.

By Davide Savenije • 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