Regulation & Policy: Page 331
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Boulder voters reject Xcel measure to foil municipal utility plans
Voters showed support for a municipal electric utility.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 7, 2013 -
Michigan's 30% renewable goal is 'achievable'
A new report from the Public Service Commission and Michigan Energy Office is optimistic about the state's rising share of renewables.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 6, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 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.
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Xcel seeks Minn. rate hike to fund T&D
Higher rates would also fund nuclear and wind projects.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 5, 2013 -
The times they are a-changin': This week's most read utility news
Don't look now, but the great American Energiewende is already underway.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 1, 2013 -
Solar bill would end Ga. electricity monopoly
Solar companies would be allowed to sell electricity to customers.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 1, 2013 -
Regulator derails Boulder, Colo.'s muni plans
But the city may still move to condemn Xcel substations and lines.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 31, 2013 -
Nuclear industry wants special treatment in next shutdown
Industry argues that reliability could be at risk.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 31, 2013 -
Dayton Power and Light's auction results approved in Ohio
More will follow as the utility moves toward a market-based system.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 30, 2013 -
Consumers Energy to shutter, demolish three coal plants
The plants are casualties of EPA regulations.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013 -
U.S. takes 'war on coal' abroad
The U.S. Treasury said it would seek to limit funds for coal plants in foreign countries.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013 -
N.C. regulators approve Duke's energy efficiency plan
New programs will replace Duke Energy's "Save-a-Watt" efficiency program.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013 -
U.S. senators propose national Renewable Electricity Standard
The RES would set a 25% renewables standard by 2025.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013 -
Solar industry calls for investigation of Ariz. utility
Will ratepayers be asked to pay for utility bankrolling of anti-solar advertising campaigns?
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Ex-CIA chief: Grid has no defense to EMP attack
Hardening the nation's grid may help mitigate the effects of an electromagnetic pulse.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Duke Energy plans new natural gas plant
Generating capacity will be 750 megawatts.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Pa. weighs end to default electricity service
A new bill was crafted with the help of retail power suppliers.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Texas to mandate electricity reserves
The move was spurred by fear of rolling blackouts.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 28, 2013 -
NRC proposes rule to prepare for Fukushima-like accidents
The rule was prompted by the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Winter is coming: This week's most read utility news
These stories may not warm the cockles of your heart, but they will give you insight into the state of the electricity industry.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 25, 2013 -
N.C. regulators uphold Duke rate hike, but AG will appeal—again
The increase would raise rates by $309 million a year.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Senate resuscitates energy efficiency bill
New amendments aim to attract moderate Republicans.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Regulators order AEP to refund excessive profits
This is the second time AEP has been penalized for excessive profits.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 24, 2013 -
GE says 'we must rethink' utility regulation
Expectations for utilities increase even as sales decline.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 24, 2013 -
Duke Energy plans to use just 3% renewables by 2028
The utility will concentrate on natural gas and efficiency.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 24, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Career advice: 12 professionals explain how to make it in energy
A talent shortage may be looming in the energy sector, so we asked 12 energy professionals to pass on what they've learned.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 23, 2013
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