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Michigan renewable energy proposal sparks debate
A proposal regarding a renewable energy mandate is under scrutiny ahead of its November vote.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Illinois, the smart grid and the SCADA market
Utility Dive's weekly roundup of our most popular news posts is here. Catch up and head into your weekend a little more informed.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 28, 2012 -
Duke's Rogers expresses long-term commitment to Raleigh
Rogers defended the Progress merger and assured Raleigh business leaders that Duke is committed to the area.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 27, 2012 -
Georgia utility plans to increase solar power purchases
Georgia Power intends to buy 210 megawatts of solar power over the next three years.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 27, 2012 -
Google signs deal to use wind energy for data center
The Internet company has signed a first-of-its-kind deal with an Oklahoma utility to buy wind power.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 27, 2012 -
GE introduces a new turbine to complement renewable energy sources
The new line of electrical turbines is designed to work in conjunction with renewable energy sources.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 27, 2012 -
SCADA market to ship 3 million devices by 2020
According to a new report, SCADA devices will see an increase in sales by the end of the decade.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 27, 2012 -
California’s largest utility makes progress on state renewable mandate
A new PG&E report highlights the company’s progress in regard to the state’s aggressive renewable mandates.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 26, 2012 -
Illinois debuts $72.5M smart grid fund
The new investment fund promises to invest in innovative smart grid technology.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 26, 2012 -
AEP adds Steve Rasmussen to board of directors
Rasmussen brings the number of board members at AEP to 14.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 25, 2012 -
SDG&E and Sudberry at work on a smart energy community
A development initiative in California’s Mission Valley will feature advanced energy technologies.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 25, 2012 -
PSEG to construct 15 MW Delaware solar project
PSEG Solar Source has completed the acquisition of a solar project in Milford, Delaware.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 25, 2012 -
Second-largest wind farm in the country opens in Oregon
The wind farm will produce two billion kilowatt-hours of electricity each year.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 25, 2012 -
Cheap electricity isn’t always good, say industry experts
Low electricity prices present are becoming a problem for Texas.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 24, 2012 -
Duke Energy Carolinas to power up new plant in Eden
The cleaner, more efficient replacement for the Dan River Steam Station is set to power on in November or December.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 24, 2012 -
Consumer advocates urge rate relief for California reactors’ utility customers
The San Onofre reactors’ longest outage has consumer advocates fighting for reduced rates.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 24, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Duke's logo, FirstEnergy and smart meters
Too busy to keep up on utility industry news over the last few days? Ease out of your week with Utility Dive's five most popular posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 21, 2012 -
New Mexico’s Japan-U.S. smart grid project powers on
A collaborative project between Japanese and American companies is now live in New Mexico, and will hopefully shed light on the integration of solar power into the electric grid.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 21, 2012 -
Deep Dive
5 smart grid startups in the news recently
Smart grid technology rollouts all over the world mean more opportunities for emerging startups to impact innovation. Utility Dive looks at five recent startup stories.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 20, 2012 -
FirstEnergy announces 200 job cuts
The cuts come as the company expects to see its workforce continue to shrink over the next year.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 19, 2012 -
'Demand response' lessons in Texas trickle out across the globe
The New York Times reports on demand response trends, looking at how Texas has improved its ability to handle peak loads, as well as who has learned from the Lone Star State's successes.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 19, 2012 -
Despite solar turmoil, a PV maker is about to open a new North Carolina plant
Semprius announced its first manufacturing plant will officially open on September 26.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 19, 2012 -
Report says N.Y. nuclear plant closure would be economic blow
A Manhattan Institute report says an Indian Point closure could cost tens of thousands of jobs and $2.2 billion more in electricity a year.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 18, 2012 -
Duke disputes Wyoming county’s valuation on wind farm
Duke doesn’t agree with the announced property tax value of the Top of the World wind farm in Converse County.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 18, 2012 -
Duke Energy's new logo replaces red and black with blues and green
The company's new logo redesign follows its July merger with Progress Energy.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 17, 2012