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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 -
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TrendlineElectricity 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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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 -
New Mexico customers’ solar credits may decline under new proposal
PNM customers who want to install solar photovoltaic systems will receive a smaller return on their investment under a pending proposal.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 17, 2012 -
Congress considers the expiration of wind power tax credits
Congress is debating the fate of wind production tax credit subsidies.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 17, 2012 -
PSEG begins construction on New Jersey solar farm
The utility is seeking approval for an expansion of its Solar 4 All and loan programs.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 17, 2012 -
Progress to close Lee Power Plant in N.C. Saturday
The move as Progress looks to modernize its plants.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Walmart expands solar installations in Arizona
The retailer’s solar initiative will be expanding with a new distribution center near the state’s capitol.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Smart meter problems, batteries and Duke
Want to see what everyone else on Utility Dive was reading this week? Check out the five most popular posts from our news feed.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Duke Energy appears on Dow Jones North American Sustainability Index, misses out on global index
The company returns to DJ's North American Sustainability Index, but failed to make the Global Sustainability Index.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012
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