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'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 -
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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.
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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 -
Northwest's data centers may need 10% of regions power by 2030
Electricity demands are beginning to catch the attention of cities and analysts, even as technology improves efficiency.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Utility Dive's top 12 smart grid, metering and tech lists of the summer
Utility Dive has been watching smart grid and other tech trends all summer long, and these are the most popular features to emerge over the last few months.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Idaho court expected to rule on PacificCorp asset appraisal decisions
The state Supreme Court's decision would likely impact Idaho Power's current appraisal disputes as well.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
New York Power Authority's Entergy Indian Point contract ending in 2013
Entergy's current contract will expire in September 2013, and Gov. Cuomo wants to see the plant closed.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 12, 2012 -
Michigan customers break utility's 125-year record for energy demand
Consumers Energy announced that its customers set new bars for demand peaks and electric send-out numbers in Summer 2012.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 12, 2012 -
Arizona utility plans to use SunPower tracker system
Tucson Electric will incorporate 6 MW of SunPower’s new tracker technology into a planed facility.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 12, 2012 -
Wisconsin lawmaker wants to freeze the state’s renewable energy mandate
Republican Senator Glenn Grothman said he plans to introduce legislation that would freeze the state’s renewable energy mandate.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 12, 2012 -
Progress selects University of Florida to receive free solar array
The free array is part of Progress’ SunSense Schools solar energy school program.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 12, 2012 -
SunPower introduces 25-year solar panel warranty, guarantees on energy generation
SunPower panels will be guaranteed to produce at 95% of the maximum output over five years and 87% for 25 years.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 11, 2012 -
Duke to move forward with new nuclear power plant
A Duke executive told state regulators that a $24 billion plant will be built in Levy County, Fla.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 11, 2012 -
Stanton Energy Center adds solar project to multi-generation complex
The 5.9 MW project in Orlando, Florida is comprised of 25,172 solar modules on a single-axis tracking system.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 11, 2012 -
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
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