Regulation & Policy: Page 344


  • 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
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    Top 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. 

    By Utility Dive staff
  • 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
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    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 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
  • It's official: Moniz sworn in as Energy Secretary

    The oath swearing ceremony took place at the Department of Energy.

    By Davide Savenije • May 21, 2013
  • Xcel advances biomass demo project in Colo.

    The power provider wants to understand the potential for biomass.

    By Davide Savenije • May 21, 2013