Regulation & Policy: Page 348
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FERC approves new tree trimming rules
New rules for vegetation management focus on vulnerable transmission lines, inspection requirements and minimum clearance distances.
By Davide Savenije • April 8, 2013 -
America's highest-paid utility CEOs: Are they worth it?
A CEO can make 475 times more than the average U.S. worker, introducing top-level rewards, as well as criticism.
By Davide Savenije • April 8, 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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Rate hike leads NJ recoup from Sandy
A rate hike of $12.69 a month looms for customers of Jersey Central Power and Light as the utility recovers $345M of the $640M spent to restore power after Sandy.
By Malena Amusa • April 8, 2013 -
SmartReach's David Green: How to secure the smart grid
SmartReach's David Green highlights the steps needed to secure the smart grid.
By Davide Savenije • April 5, 2013 -
Consumers may see $2B from 2000 Calif. energy crisis
The U.S. Court of Claims ruled the Bonneville Power Administration and Western Area Power Administration sold electricity at inflated prices.
By Davide Savenije • April 5, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Entergy, Exelon and BP wind
Serious news a video of a drunk man in China topped our list of most popular posts this week. Have a look for yourself!
By Brian Warmoth • April 5, 2013 -
Courts reject suit aimed at utility pole chemical
PG&E and Pacific Bell’s use of a chemical preservative does not violate the Clean Water Act, a federal court ruled Wednesday.
By Malena Amusa • April 5, 2013 -
ComEd's smart meter rollout delay sparks $182M lawsuit
The lawsuit accuses ComEd of intentionally failing to follow through on smart meter installs required by its $2.6 billion rate increase.
By Davide Savenije • April 4, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The numbers behind ComEd's troubled $2.6B smart grid project
Two years and millions of dollars later, here is what Illinois' smart grid future looks like—figure by figure.
By Davide Savenije • April 4, 2013 -
Texas invests $6.8B in wind transmission system
The move is expected to attract another $3.3 billion from wind farm developers.
By Davide Savenije • April 3, 2013 -
Duke settles rate hike case in Ohio
Duke Energy will raise electric rates by 2.9% if the settlement is approved by state regulators.
By Davide Savenije • April 3, 2013 -
Dominion forks over $13.4M for EPA, DOJ settlement
The settlement stems from Clean Air Act violations at three of Dominion's coal-fired plants.
By Malena Amusa • April 2, 2013 -
Why is Penn.'s solar market shrinking?
The U.S. solar market grew 76% in 2012, but Pennsylvania seems to be heading in the opposite direction.
By Malena Amusa • April 2, 2013 -
Exelon grows hostile to clean energy
Exelon has recently reversed course on renewable energy generation, and here's why.
By Davide Savenije • April 1, 2013 -
N.J. to cut clean energy spending
After massive growth in solar, a new proposal may slash the program that created 13,000 new jobs over the last five years.
By Malena Amusa • April 1, 2013 -
No enthusiasm for renewable spending limits in N.C.
A bill to curb green spending is not getting much support as the state's solar market is flourishing.
By Malena Amusa • April 1, 2013 -
Mass. requires utilities to seek renewable power
The new provision promises incentives for fast-acting companies.
By Malena Amusa • April 1, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Duke's logo, ComEd and crime
Catch up on Utility Dive's biggest posts of the week before you head into the weekend.
By Brian Warmoth • March 28, 2013 -
Duke Energy faces suit after study reveals contamination in water
Here's what two environmental agencies say they found.
By Malena Amusa • March 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why investor-owned utilities should fear munis and co-ops
Dive Insight: Silver Spring Networks is shifting its attention away from investor-owned utilities — a move indicative of a greater trend.
By Davide Savenije • March 27, 2013 -
Xcel reduces Minn. request after 'rate shock' criticism
The difference for the company should come out to about $65 million.
By Brian Warmoth • March 26, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Are utilities gradually being cut out of the U.S. energy business?
Dive Insight: Utilities are confronting the challenges posed by old infrastructure, smart grid innovations and market stagnation.
By Davide Savenije • March 25, 2013 -
Duke Energy's logo, public identity refresh begins Monday
After Duke's merger with Progress Energy made it the largest utility in the U.S., the company came out with a new logo.
By Davide Savenije • March 22, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Energy Star buildings and power outages
Too busy to check out what was happening in the utility world this past week? No worries, we've got you covered.
By Davide Savenije • March 22, 2013 -
California regulators deny two utility power contracts
San Diego Gas & Electric was only awarded one of the three agreements they were seeking.
By Christopher Sacco • March 22, 2013
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