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The cleantech achievements taking off right now
Across the globe, countries are setting new records in cleantech. Take a look.
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
Sen. Boxer demands DOJ probe of SONGS after leaked letter surfaces
Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) is seeing a Department of Justice probe into Southern California Edison over the faulty parts problems that have plagued the San Onofre nuclear facility.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSustainability
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.
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Clean Line's Grain Belt Express To Deliver Wind Energy Eastward
Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC, an affiliate of Clean Line Energy Partners LLC, has received public-utility status from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) [...]
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Is Duke playing Russian roulette with its coal ash?
Duke’s leaking ash is ‘a serious danger to the health,' NC state says.
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
PJM secures record-breaking low price of power supplies
The cost of power supplies dropped by 56% for the largest US. grid operator. Here’s why.
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
Why Ohio consumers are threatening to boycott FirstEnergy
Energy efficiency activists are pushing to keep certain energy laws in place—or else.
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
Most Read: Cyberattacks, wind storage and our new Energy Secretary
Missed the big news last week? We've got you covered.
By Davide Savenije • May 24, 2013 -
‘Star Trek’ spoof at San Onofre nuclear plant – shocking, hilarious, or both?
Corporate training has gone where no man has gone before.
By Malena Amusa • May 24, 2013 -
The $275B windfall of energy efficiency
A 30% improvement in U.S. building efficiency would spur $275B in new business by 2030.
By Malena Amusa • May 23, 2013 -
Duke to face intensified water pollution suit
Duke's ponds of coal ash threaten to contaminate Charlotte's primary source of drinking water.
By Malena Amusa • May 23, 2013 -
Duke's NC nuclear plant opens up to Feds' special investigation
Duke's Harris plant has a crack in the reactor vessel and a record of problems.
By Malena Amusa • May 23, 2013 -
Texas renewable generation jumps 16% from 2011
Wind energy makes up the bulk of Texas' 13,108 MW of total renewable power capacity.
By Malena Amusa • May 23, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Deloitte Energy Conference: How can utilities prevent cyberattacks?
Three cybersecurity experts told us what they think the grid needs to protect itself.
By Davide Savenije • May 22, 2013 -
Lawmakers pass ComEd rate bill, override Ill. Gov.'s veto
But is the two-year battle over ComEd's smart grid project really over?
By Davide Savenije • May 22, 2013 -
Good news: New York's got the capacity it needs for summer
Meanwhile, NYISO predicts that peak demand will be higher than 2012.
By Brian Warmoth • May 22, 2013 -
Illinois Senate rejects Gov. Quinn’s ComEd veto
But the road is not all clear for the utility’s grid modernization plan.
By Malena Amusa • May 22, 2013 -
Daily cyber attacks bug more than a dozen utilities
Utilities are under a constant barrage of cyber threats, a new study reveals.
By Malena Amusa • May 22, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 cyber attacks that have shaken up energy security policy
The U.S. Homeland Security inspector general calls for greater incident reporting to improve readiness.
By Malena Amusa • May 22, 2013 -
It's official: Moniz sworn in as Energy Secretary
The oath swearing ceremony took place at the Department of Energy.
By Davide Savenije • May 21, 2013 -
Xcel advances biomass demo project in Colo.
The power provider wants to understand the potential for biomass.
By Davide Savenije • May 21, 2013 -
Southern Co.’s Ed Day gets the boot for Kemper plant cost overruns
Problems with the pricey coal-gasification in Mississippi plant led to the lay-off.
By Malena Amusa • May 21, 2013 -
Feds delay San Onofre nuclear restart decision indefinitely
The delay is only the latest in a series of delayed decision dates from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
By Davide Savenije • May 20, 2013 -
SCOTUS sides with PPL in IRS dispute over tax credits
The utility can now proceed to claim $39 million in U.S. foreign tax credits.
By Brian Warmoth • May 20, 2013 -
Nevada's $267M energy efficiency program lacks follow-up measures
A former public utility commissioner questions missing pieces in NV Energy's roadmap for the future.
By Malena Amusa • May 20, 2013 -
EPA Eyes Plant Startup, Shutdown Cap
Monday, May 20, 2013 Search: EPA Eyes Plant Startup, Shutdown Cap Electric cooperatives are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw a proposal that could fundamentally change regulations governing power plant startups, shutdowns and malfunctions. In comments to EPA, co-ops warn...
May 20, 2013
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