Regulation & Policy: Page 340
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For appliances, choosing the most cost-effective option depends on several factors
Consumers in the market for new appliances have a wide range of choices that likely vary by cost, options, and efficiency level. If energy cost effectiveness is a factor in the decision, picking the most cost-effective model involves comparing the upfront purchase price and an estimate of the ...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
3 big barriers slowing energy efficiency
A new report details the great opportunity and barriers to energy efficiency investment.
By Malena Amusa • May 29, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSustainability
Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.
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West Virginia joins states asking high court to hear emissions challenge
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced last week the state is joining two other states in filing an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme court to hear a challenge to federal environmental rules.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Court rules against planned coal-fired power plant
The D.C. Circuit Court dismissed an appeal by Sunflower Electric of a ruling requiring environmental review of a planned coal-fired power plant in Kansas.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Washington receives 14 proposals for outside consultant for greenhouse emission plan
Washington state has received 14 proposals for an outside contractor in a plan that calls for the state to look at greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
How can utilities get consumers to save energy?
Utility Dive spoke with U.S. Alternative Energy Leader Marlene Motyka about Deloitte's study of electricity consumers.
By Davide Savenije • May 28, 2013 -
NOAA Predicts Active 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season
In its 2013 Atlantic hurricane season outlook issued last week, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an active or extremely active season this year.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
The cleantech achievements taking off right now
Across the globe, countries are setting new records in cleantech. Take a look.
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
Sen. Boxer demands DOJ probe of SONGS after leaked letter surfaces
Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) is seeing a Department of Justice probe into Southern California Edison over the faulty parts problems that have plagued the San Onofre nuclear facility.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Clean Line's Grain Belt Express To Deliver Wind Energy Eastward
Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC, an affiliate of Clean Line Energy Partners LLC, has received public-utility status from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) [...]
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Is Duke playing Russian roulette with its coal ash?
Duke’s leaking ash is ‘a serious danger to the health,' NC state says.
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
PJM secures record-breaking low price of power supplies
The cost of power supplies dropped by 56% for the largest US. grid operator. Here’s why.
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
Why Ohio consumers are threatening to boycott FirstEnergy
Energy efficiency activists are pushing to keep certain energy laws in place—or else.
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
Most Read: Cyberattacks, wind storage and our new Energy Secretary
Missed the big news last week? We've got you covered.
By Davide Savenije • May 24, 2013 -
‘Star Trek’ spoof at San Onofre nuclear plant – shocking, hilarious, or both?
Corporate training has gone where no man has gone before.
By Malena Amusa • May 24, 2013 -
The $275B windfall of energy efficiency
A 30% improvement in U.S. building efficiency would spur $275B in new business by 2030.
By Malena Amusa • May 23, 2013 -
Duke to face intensified water pollution suit
Duke's ponds of coal ash threaten to contaminate Charlotte's primary source of drinking water.
By Malena Amusa • May 23, 2013 -
Duke's NC nuclear plant opens up to Feds' special investigation
Duke's Harris plant has a crack in the reactor vessel and a record of problems.
By Malena Amusa • May 23, 2013 -
Texas renewable generation jumps 16% from 2011
Wind energy makes up the bulk of Texas' 13,108 MW of total renewable power capacity.
By Malena Amusa • May 23, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Deloitte Energy Conference: How can utilities prevent cyberattacks?
Three cybersecurity experts told us what they think the grid needs to protect itself.
By Davide Savenije • May 22, 2013 -
Lawmakers pass ComEd rate bill, override Ill. Gov.'s veto
But is the two-year battle over ComEd's smart grid project really over?
By Davide Savenije • May 22, 2013 -
Good news: New York's got the capacity it needs for summer
Meanwhile, NYISO predicts that peak demand will be higher than 2012.
By Brian Warmoth • May 22, 2013 -
Illinois Senate rejects Gov. Quinn’s ComEd veto
But the road is not all clear for the utility’s grid modernization plan.
By Malena Amusa • May 22, 2013 -
Daily cyber attacks bug more than a dozen utilities
Utilities are under a constant barrage of cyber threats, a new study reveals.
By Malena Amusa • May 22, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 cyber attacks that have shaken up energy security policy
The U.S. Homeland Security inspector general calls for greater incident reporting to improve readiness.
By Malena Amusa • May 22, 2013
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