Regulation & Policy: Page 348
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Minnesota solar industry pushes for solar power mandate
The proposed legislation would make it mandatory for power companies to hit a solar target by 2030.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013 -
California community aims to ban smart meters
A measure could make it illegal for a utility to install a smart meter.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 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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Ruling on Enron-era pricing could see $1.6B refund
California ratepayers could see $1.6 billion if FERC adopts an administrative law judge's ruling on market violations.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 20, 2013 -
Wind producer applies for wind permit in Illinois
The project will require a capital investment of around $200 million.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013 -
NRC to step up oversight at New York nuclear plants
The new oversight stems from changes to indicators used by the NRC.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013 -
Oncor CEO paid 3 times as much as parent company's CEO
Oncor CEO Robert Shapard earned $20 million last year, over $13 million more than the CEO of his parent company.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 19, 2013 -
After MISO review, Dominion to shut down Wis. nuclear plant
Dominion announced it would continue with its planned closing of the Kewaunee Power Station after a review of the shutdown's effect on the region's energy grid.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 19, 2013 -
Duke suing Ohio over line relocation project
The utility is feuding with Cincinnati on the grounds that a streetcar project is unconstitutional.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 19, 2013 -
US government announces $8M rural smart grid investment
The announcement is part of a plan that will give rural areas in 12 states loan guarantees to improve their electric service.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 19, 2013 -
Research: American utilities lag on standards, best practices
The Newton-Evans Research Company released a report highlighting the difference in priorities for North American and international utilities.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 15, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Nemo, Google and Entergy
What do these three topics have in common? They all trended among the top news posts on Utility Dive over the last seven days.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 15, 2013 -
ComEd's upped rate for Ill. smart grid improvements advances
An Illinois State Senate panel likes the request as it move on to the governor's desk.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 14, 2013 -
Texas consumer group wants to lower energy use, not add generators
As the state looks for ways to solve its electricity problems, Public Citizen argues that incentivizing lower peak use is the way to go.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 13, 2013 -
$1.4B Cricket Valley power plant approved in NY
The new facility may serve some of the energy demands currently met by Indian Point's nuclear plant.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 13, 2013 -
Obama's State of the Union speech coincides with cybersecurity order
Infrastructure enters the spotlight as the POTUS bypasses Congress to push for protections against cyberattacks.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 13, 2013 -
West Virginia anticipates bad weather, rate increases likely
The state's PSC is seeking significant changes to the power outage repines time.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 13, 2013 -
ClearEdge acquires UTC Power
The Oregon-based fuel cell manufacturer will acquire its larger Connecticut competitor.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 13, 2013 -
Relay manufacturer blames Entergy for Super Bowl blackout
S&C Electric Co. defended the quality of its product and claimed the system operators were at fault.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 12, 2013 -
Obama expected to issue cybersecurity order
Ahead of tonight's State of the Union address, President Obama plans to issue an executive order creating a cybersecurity program.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 12, 2013 -
Xcel introduces rate hike to upgrade aging infrastructure
The utility is struggling to upgrade its equipment while still supplying adequate service to its customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 12, 2013 -
San Diego regulators approve solar project
When fully operational, the project will generate 7.5 megawatts of energy.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 12, 2013 -
National Grid, NStar working to restore power to 100,000
NStar estimates restoration may have it occupied through Thursday.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 11, 2013 -
Nemo knocks out power to 650,000 as crews race restore service
The storm dropped up to three feet of snow in areas across the region.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 11, 2013 -
Iowa utility mulling decision on nuclear plant
The utility is trying to add a mix of fuels to its energy portfolio.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 11, 2013 -
Federal government announces $150 million for clean energy
The money comes in the form of tax credits for manufacturing energy efficient products.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 11, 2013
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