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  • Siemens to build $7M wind center in Fla.

    The center will meet the growing need for wind service technicians in the Americas.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 7, 2013
  • 140 MW Pennsylvania wind project goes live

    Construction on the project was completed in December and is now fully operational.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 6, 2013
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    Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive

    Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

    By Utility Dive staff
  • Echelon completes smart grid pilot in Massachusetts

    The pilot involves the the company's Edge Control Node and explores additional smart grid functionality.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 6, 2013
  • Xcel seeking proposals for wind power projects

    The proposals are being sought to take advantage of the extended federal tax credit.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 6, 2013
  • Duke Energy anticipates U.S. solar overtaking wind installs in 2013

    Incentives and panel prices could make this a landmark year for solar across the country.

    By Feb. 5, 2013
  • PG&E gets approval for solar purchase agreement

    The utility will buy the power generated by a 150 MW plant in California.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 5, 2013
  • NRG finishes California solar project

    According to NRG, the project is the largest solar plant in the state.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 5, 2013
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    DistribuTECH 2013: Conference round-up

    At the start of the week, Utility Dive previewed the announcements anticipated at the DistribuTECH 2013. After three eventful days in San Diego, California, the show is over. Utility Dive is here to provide a recap of all the big headlines: GE Digital Energy la...

    By Davide Savenije • Feb. 1, 2013
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    Most Read Utility News of the Week: DistribuTECH, Nest and Google

    Want to see what other utility news readers cared about this week? Now is your chance.

    By Feb. 1, 2013
  • Minnesota Power outlines plans for new transmission line and more renewables

    The utility's plan calls for renewable energy investments and construction of a major transmission line.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 1, 2013
  • DOE to invest $9 million in solar development

    The federal agency will invest the money in an effort to accelerate solar energy deployment.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 1, 2013
  • Ohio State University to save $1 million thanks to wind power

    The university is using renewable energy to cut its electricity bill in 2013.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 1, 2013
  • HERO announces solar agreement with Progress

    The project will constitute a solar farm in Florida that's part of an interconnection study process.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013
  • California regulators approve large-scale solar project

    The approval will allow a solar developer to sell power from its projects as part of a 25-year agreement.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013
  • Nuclear fuel transport package approved

    The NRC approved the plan, which is expected to launch its first delivery in 2014.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013
  • Mississippi Power, PSC agree on rate request for power plant

    The utility has been permitted to request a recovery of financing costs for a 582 MW power plant.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013
  • Google spends $2.6M to influence smart grid policy

    The Internet giant is actively trying to expedite grid modernization.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013
  • Chicago suburb will test solar grid

    Oak Park has been chosen as the test site for solar-powered technology.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013
  • Army pushes forward with renewable energy plans

    The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward producing 1 gigawatt of renewable energy by 2025.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013
  • Georgia Power seeking coal alternatives

    The 10-year effort will initially eliminate 20% of the utility grid's electrical capacity.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013
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    Most Read Utility News of the Week: Power outages and the changing energy market

    As Duke decides whether to shut down a power plant, BrightSource and SoCalEdison terminated a solar purchase deal.

    By Davide Savenije • Jan. 25, 2013
  • Maine wind generators get key approval from utility regulators

    The approval grants a Norwegian energy giant permission to build a large offshore wind project.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013
  • Arizona regulators cut solar incentives

    The reductions will affect residential solar installations.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013
  • Mississippi regulators reconsider Southern Co. rate hike

    The state's PSC has approved a settlement that allows the company to seek higher rates.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013
  • Constellation completes solar project for Oregon utility

    The project is comprised of more than 20,000 photovoltaic panels.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013