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  • 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
  • Service technicians work to install transmission towers. Explore the Trendline
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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
  • 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 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 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 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
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    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 Sept. 25, 2012
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    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 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 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 Sept. 19, 2012