Regulation & Policy: Page 333
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FirstEnergy faces boycott from Ohio mothers
Backed by over 67,000 people, the Moms Clean Air Force has pledged to stop buying from FirstEnergy Solutions in Ohio.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 16, 2013 -
Heated clash expected at Ron Binz's confirmation hearing
"I’ve never seen anything quite like this,” former FERC commissioner James. J. Hoecker said of the lead up to Binz's Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 16, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineThe Energy Transition to Renewables
Rising demand for power is continuing to drive demand for renewables, but policy uncertainty and mixed signals from the Trump administration add to existing challenges.
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Calif. ISO approves 3-year plan to evolve the grid
While 7,000MW of generating capacity may go offline over the next several years, the California ISO is getting ready for a shift to renewables.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 16, 2013 -
What's the worst that could happen? This week's most read utility news
You mean other than grid-crippling cyberattacks and the worst utility customer service of all time?
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 13, 2013 -
California lawmakers pass AB 327 as utilities, solar industry both claim victory
Despite the passage of the bill, the battle over rooftop solar and net metering is far from over.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 13, 2013 -
Southern Power hires new chief commercial officer
Chris Cummiskey, the Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner, will be tasked with expanding wholesale marketing activities at Southern Power.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013 -
PSE&G seeks $2.6B to harden grid for next Frankenstorm
The utility wants to spend the majority of the money on hardening 31 switching stations and substations in densely populated areas.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013 -
Xcel fights municipalization with new Boulder ballot measure
The measure is Xcel's latest attempt to keep the city from taking over the local electrical system.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013 -
S.C. regulators approve Duke's $119M rate hike
The rate increase will help Duke recoup spending on new power plants and environmental compliance.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013 -
Senate drops Syria debate, turns attention to energy bill
The U.S. Senate debated the Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill on the floor on Wednesday.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 12, 2013 -
Mark your calendar: EPA's new carbon regulations are coming next week
The rules, set to be announced next week, will effectively ban the construction of new coal plants lacking carbon-capture technology.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why cyberattacks could knock out the U.S. power grid for 9-18 months
Utility Dive spoke with cybersecurity consultant Joe Weiss, who believes a sophisticated, targeted cyberattack could cripple the U.S. electrical grid.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Europe's biggest utilities revolt against renewables
Nine European utilities are demanding the European Union reform its energy policies or risk Europe's energy security.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Bill to save consumers $65B in electricity costs, study finds
If passed, the Shaheen-Portman bill could help spark an energy efficiency revolution across the nation.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 10, 2013 -
FirstEnergy looks to sell 2.5% of its generating portfolio
The utility is seeking FERC's approval.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 10, 2013 -
California Senate votes on net metering and rate reform bill
The highly contested bill is set to redefine the state's net metering and electricity rate policies.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 10, 2013 -
Obama touts Swedish energy policy as model to follow
Are Sweden's tough carbon tax and lofty renewables targets signs of things to come?
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 9, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The numbers behind the 'War on Coal'
Utility Dive rounded up the data to show the trends facing the coal industry today.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013 -
SDG&E wants $808M from customers for SONGS costs
SDG&E believes customers must pay for a generation asset, even if it retires early, "as long as those assets were operated prudently."
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013 -
Is the Entergy-ITC Holdings merger dead in the water?
The merger's success appears to be growing less and less likely with each passing day.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013 -
The future is coming sooner than you think: This week's most read utility news
Distributed solar policies, energy storage targets and a lack of new nuclear builds are set to shape the future of the industry for years to come.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 6, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Could a cyberattack take out the U.S. power grid today?
Utility Dive spoke with Joe Weiss, a Managing Partner at Applied Control Solutions, about the vulnerability of the U.S. electric grid.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 6, 2013 -
Co-op plotting to takeover Berlin's electrical grid
Citizen Energy Berlin wants to accelerate the integration of renewable energy and run the grid in the interests of the city's residents.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 6, 2013 -
National Grid employee caught urinating on disgruntled customer's home
A hidden camera caught a utility worker urinating on the property of a customer who says he's made numerous complaints to the utility.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 6, 2013 -
Dominion wins off-shore wind project lease with $1.6M bid
Dominion believes off-shore wind can "provide the largest, scalable renewable resource for Virginia."
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 5, 2013
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