Regulation & Policy: Page 340
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Duke Energy names successor to Lynn Good
Duke's new CFO will take up Lynn Good's old position after she was hired as company president and CEO in July.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 6, 2013 -
Utilities seek approval of smart meter opt-out charges in Md.
Maryland regulators indicated any smart meter alternative at a cost, while both utilities and their customers agree reconfigured smart meters are not the way to go.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 6, 2013 -
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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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Xcel’s Monticello reactor back to full power after $665M repairs
A regulatory hearing will decide if the utility can recoup millions in budget overruns.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 6, 2013 -
AEP, consumer advocates clash over Ohio's largest ever storm bill
The $61.8 million charge is up against some very vocal opposition.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 5, 2013 -
FERC approves MISO’s multi-period monthly FTR auctions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission overrode utilities' concerns that multi-period monthly auctions would exacerbate financial transmission rights' funding issues.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 5, 2013 -
Unions and businesses unite against Minneapolis municipal utilities
A number of private citizens also sided against abandoning the city's longtime utility and corporate citizen Xcel Energy.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 2, 2013 -
Synchrophasor tech and LIPA: The week's most read utility news
Find out what everyone else was reading about on the site this week.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 2, 2013 -
Xcel calls for net-metering show-down in Colorado
Win or lose, Xcel is stepping up its fight against solar incentives.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 2, 2013 -
Duke axes $24B Levy nuclear plant, customers left with $1.5B tab
State Rep. Mike Fasano lashed out at Duke over the move with some fierce words.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 2, 2013 -
Ameren Missouri must refund $26M in rate overcharge
But the utility said it did nothing wrong.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 2, 2013 -
Creditors seek suit against Edison Int. over $925M in dividends
Creditors who took ownership of Edison Mission Energy claim the parent company's "abusive domination and control" harmed them.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 1, 2013 -
Minneapolis holds public hearing on municipal utility
The issue could go to ballots in November.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 1, 2013 -
NRC sticks Duke with 3-year nuclear license delay
NRC’s tight licensing budget and post-Fukushima plant requirements drove the delay for Duke’s $11B Lee nuclear station.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 1, 2013 -
Ohio's FirstEnergy may be required to pay millions in renewables rebates
The utility allegedly overpaid for renewable energy credits and passed millions in costs on to consumers.
By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2013 -
Kan. wind initiatives need more power lines
A lack of high energy lines to deliver power from remote wind farms is holding back Kansas' efforst to become the "Saudi Arabia of Wind."
By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2013 -
Entergy to cut 800 jobs after 55% 2Q net drop
Layoffs are the first step in Entergy’s reorganization plan to save $250M by 2016.
By Malena Amusa • July 31, 2013 -
Southern Co. takes $450M hit for Miss. Kemper plant
The latest charge brings Southern Co.’s pre-tax loss on its new coal-gasification plant to $1B.
By Malena Amusa • July 31, 2013 -
Moniz touts clean coal technologies to fight climate change
The Energy Secretary says coal will be “a major part of our energy future for decades.”
By Malena Amusa • July 31, 2013 -
Xcel to add 1,500 MW of wind, reduce emissions by 31%
Xcel's massive wind grab includes adding 1,500 MW of wind, a 30% increase in its overall wind capacity.
By Malena Amusa • July 30, 2013 -
Low customer interest derails N.H. utility's green energy rate program
The program allowed customers to pay higher rates to support renewable energy.
By Roger Riddell • July 30, 2013 -
JP Morgan to pay $410M fine in power manipulation case
The bank's energy arm allegedly made tens of millions of dollars through manipulative bidding practices.
By Roger Riddell • July 30, 2013 -
‘We don’t have a war on coal,’ says EPA’s new chief
Here’s how the tough-talking Gina McCarthy balances criticism from the coal industry and President Obama’s climate action mandate.
By Malena Amusa • July 30, 2013 -
Entergy sues subcontractor for Nuclear One fatality
Could a load test have spared Entergy this horrific accident?
By Malena Amusa • July 30, 2013 -
Cuomo signs LIPA reform bill reinstating ‘competent’ new utility
Customers can expect a three-year rate freeze, accountability, and competency, New York Gov. Cuomo says.
By Malena Amusa • July 30, 2013 -
Minn. farmers suing utilities over 'stray voltage'
The farmers say stray voltage from damaged lines is killing their herds and hurting business.
By Roger Riddell • July 29, 2013