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SunPower contracting to sell solar power to PG&E
The deal has been finalized, pending approval from the California Public Utilities Commission.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 10, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: ComEd fires, Obama and exit signs
Utility Dive readers this week were following President Obama's energy policy, as well as smart meter fires in Chicagoland. Did you miss anything?
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 7, 2012 -
Wisconsin utility CEO sees investment value in state-owned plants
A top We Energies executive says that heating plants could be a “significant investment opportunity” for the utility.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 7, 2012 -
Quick-start natural gas plant breaks ground in Texas
Once completed, the 758-MW natural-gas plant will provide electricity for about 750,000 homes in central Texas.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 7, 2012 -
Thermoelectric plant locations and how the U.S. drought could affect them
Dive Summary: 2012's drought conditions in the U.S. threaten to severely impact the electric grid, and thermoelectric plants are uniquely at risk due to their cooling needs. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has mapped out all of the country's thermoelectric...
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 6, 2012 -
California community solar bill fails without a vote
A bill to increase California consumers’ access to renewable energy won’t even be voted on following the annual adjournment of the California State Legislature.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 6, 2012 -
NRG Energy shows off solar roof for New Jersey football stadium
The home of the NFL’s Giants and Jets features a photovoltaic roof over its top tier.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 5, 2012 -
North Carolina entrepreneurs developing emissions-free power plant
NET Power is developing a concept that could lead to a zero-emissions power plant.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 5, 2012 -
New Mexico electric cooperative builds interconnected energy project
A New Mexico electric co-op built a 47-MW facility when faced with the need to start generating its own power.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 5, 2012 -
Duke details rebranding effort to N.C. regulators
Subsidiaries' names and Duke's logo are likely to change in the wake of its merger with Progress Energy.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 4, 2012 -
Alstom and Toshiba working on smart grid partnership
The two companies are exploring new, wide-reaching opportunities to partner on smart grid plans.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 4, 2012 -
QBotix introduces innovative robot tech to solar farm
The startup has invented a system in which robots adjust the angle and tilt of connected solar panels.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 4, 2012 -
What you may not know about exit signs
Exit signs consume a surprisingly high amount of energy every year.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Montana transmission upgrades planned by utility companies
Two utility companies are considering major upgrades to their transmission lines in Montana.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Georgia utility plans to build solar power plant
A new utility has plans to construct a $320 million solar plant.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Duke/Progress merger's approval to be appealed
The city of Orangeburg, S.C., will appeal North Carolina regulators' June 29 decision to allow Duke Energy and Progress Energy to become one company.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Hurricane Isaac, smart meters and Duke
Want to catch up on the week in utility news? Check out Utility Dive's five most read posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Maryland completes 16 MW grid connected solar installation
Constellation announced its completion of the Emmitsburg, Maryland project.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Progress seeks proposals for renewable energy projects in Florida
The goal of the search will be to find ways to avoid building new power plants.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 30, 2012 -
UPDATE: Hurricane Isaac knocks out power for 600,000 customers
Entergy's website confirms power outages are affecting more than 600,000 residential and commercial customers.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 29, 2012 -
8minutenergy gets permit for solar development projects in California
The conditional-use permits will allow for the development of three projects in California's Imperial Valley.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 29, 2012 -
Deep Dive
3 ways the U.S. drought can impact utilities
Utility Dive looks at 3 ways the 2012 U.S. drought can affect the utility industry.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 28, 2012 -
DistTrack represents a new kind of cybersecurity threat
Intelligent Utility's Editor-in-Chief explains what DistTrack is and why energy companies are at risk.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 24, 2012 -
Reliance to collaborate with China Datang on overseas energy projects
The deal will provide assistance with coal mine and power plant management.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 24, 2012 -
California utility faces rejection as regulators push for solar farm energy storage
Two of five projects proposed by Southern California Edison could be rejected due to a lack of energy storage components.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 24, 2012
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