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Duke late paying $350,000 in property taxes in Ill. county
The company is asking for interest charges associated with late property tax payments to be waived.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 11, 2012 -
Alabama utility to buy wind power from Kansas
The long-term purchase agreement will transport electricity across five states from Kansas to Alabama.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 11, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Nathan Howard/Getty Images via Getty ImagesTrendlineElectricity Supply and Demand
After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come.
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E.On opens its first wind farm in Indiana
The farm will generate enough clean power for more than 60,000 households in the Midwest.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 10, 2012 -
Energy efficiency could save six states $20 billion by 2030
Six western and southwestern states are in a position to save billions if the shift toward efficient energy is accelerated.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 9, 2012 -
Green regulations likely to lead to more U.S. coal plant closures
The country may see 59,000 to 77,000 megawatts (MW) of coal plant capacity retired in the next half-decade.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 8, 2012 -
Ohio State plans to buy energy from wind farm
The university will purchase wind energy for a quarter of its electricity needs.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 8, 2012 -
Microgrids gaining popularity amid record-breaking storm outages
The concept of microgrid energy systems with the ability to operate independently from the power grid are growing increasingly popular.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 8, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: GridWeek, smart meters and Integrys
Miss the last week of news on Utility Dive? Here are the most popular highlights.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 5, 2012 -
Entergy locks out union security at Mississippi nuclear plant
After failing to reach a deal by last night's deadline, Entergy has replaced its security force at the facility.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 3, 2012 -
Alabama utility among southeastern leaders in wind power
Alabama Power pursuit in renewable sources puts it in the forefront of wind power.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 2, 2012 -
Hearings set to discuss license renewal for Entergy's N.Y. nuclear plant
Governor Andrew Cuomo opposes the application, while the nuclear plant has also seen its water permit rejected.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Integrys to acquire Fox Energy for $440 million
The deal will require Integrys to pay for the early termination of an existing tolling agreement.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Southern Co. buys 30 MW Nevada solar installation
The Georgia-based company has acquired a photovoltaic installation in Clark County, Nevada.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 1, 2012 -
MidAmerican to buy two California wind farms
Wind developer Terra-Gen power will sell two of its wind farms that are under construction north of Los Angeles.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 1, 2012 -
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