Regulation & Policy: Page 348


  • 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
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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
  • 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
  • Southern Co.’s Ed Day gets the boot for Kemper plant cost overruns

    Problems with the pricey coal-gasification in Mississippi plant led to the lay-off.

    By Malena Amusa • May 21, 2013
  • Feds delay San Onofre nuclear restart decision indefinitely

    The delay is only the latest in a series of delayed decision dates from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

    By Davide Savenije • May 20, 2013
  • SCOTUS sides with PPL in IRS dispute over tax credits

    The utility can now proceed to claim $39 million in U.S. foreign tax credits.

    By May 20, 2013
  • Nevada's $267M energy efficiency program lacks follow-up measures

    A former public utility commissioner questions missing pieces in NV Energy's roadmap for the future.

    By Malena Amusa • May 20, 2013
  • EPA Eyes Plant Startup, Shutdown Cap

    Monday, May 20, 2013 Search: EPA Eyes Plant Startup, Shutdown Cap Electric cooperatives are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw a proposal that could fundamentally change regulations governing power plant startups, shutdowns and malfunctions. In comments to EPA, co-ops warn...

    May 20, 2013
  • Most Read Utility News of the Week: Obama, startups and ABB

    Head into the weekend better informed about what everyone else on Utility Dive was reading this week.

    By May 17, 2013
  • SolarCity inks $500M rooftop solar deal with Goldman Sachs

    The distributed energy company will go after new customers with lower credit scores.

    By Malena Amusa • May 17, 2013
  • SoCal’s radiation controversy requires transparency

    Confidential documents reveal SoCalEd knew about a radioactive leak all along.

    By Malena Amusa • May 17, 2013
  • Meet the USA's newly confirmed Energy Secretary

    The vote was unanimous.

    By Davide Savenije • May 16, 2013
  • NY Gov. Cuomo unveils LIPA takeover blueprint

    LIPA’s overhaul includes layoffs, a three-year rate freeze and many more dramatic changes.

    By Malena Amusa • May 16, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    How utilities are investing in the smart grid

    A new survey reveals where utilities' smart grid investment priorities are.

    By Davide Savenije • May 15, 2013
  • Minnesota compromises on solar legislation

    Lawmakers agreed on a more modest solar requirement.

    By Malena Amusa • May 15, 2013
  • Sebastopol, Calif. to require solar on every building

    In this lush California city, you can install solar systems or face a fine.

    By Malena Amusa • May 15, 2013