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Duke Energy's retiring CEO made this much money in 2012
Duke Energy's securities filing in anticipation of its May 2 stockholders meeting revealed the figures of some high-priced salaries and severance packages.
By Davide Savenije • March 21, 2013 -
Smart grid bill in Ill. heads to governor, likely veto
ComEd backed the bill, but Pat Quinn could send it packing.
By Brian Warmoth • March 21, 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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11 things criminals do when they pretend to be utility workers
People posing as utility workers have been a thorn in the side of utility companies and police for years.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
Smart meter tug-of-war breaks out in Texas House
The Texas House of Representative was considering granting regulators additional powers when a clash erupted over the health effects of smart meters.
By Davide Savenije • March 21, 2013 -
NC regulators approve Duke solar project
The 20-MW solar farm will be built in Beaufort County.
By Christopher Sacco • March 21, 2013 -
Texas may grant regulators 'cease and desist' powers
Newly proposed legislation would expand the Texas Public Utilities Commission's authority.
By Davide Savenije • March 20, 2013 -
SCE hands over $4M in stray electricity lawsuit
A California woman was awarded $4 million after her house became a literal live wire.
By Davide Savenije • March 20, 2013 -
Idaho electricity proposal could lower bills
The proposal is part of the FCA's annual adjustment to electric rates.
By Christopher Sacco • March 20, 2013 -
New England's natural gas dependency creates reliability dilemma
The ISO predicts cold winter days will cause power plants to struggle to supply reliable energy to the grid.
By Davide Savenije • March 19, 2013 -
Michigan city would sell bonds to replenish its reserve fund
The utility has to wait for a 45-day countdown to expire if it wants to sell the bonds.
By Christopher Sacco • March 19, 2013 -
Philippines' DOE to create smart grid road map
The department's new committee will be tasked will harmonizing existing initiatives.
By Christopher Sacco • March 19, 2013 -
Duke files for 15.1% rate hike in S.C.
Duke Energy Carolinas requested the $220 million rate increase to recoup investments it has already made.
By Davide Savenije • March 18, 2013 -
American Transmission plans $60M power line upgrade
The project will modernize some of Wisconsin's aging grid infrastructure.
By Davide Savenije • March 18, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Energy Star-certified buildings are most popular in these 10 cities
Is there value in green building? These U.S. cities seem to think so.
By Davide Savenije • March 18, 2013 -
Arizona regulator withdraws solar energy cap proposal
Solar advocates in the state are calling the withdrawal a victory for the state's renewable energy future.
By Christopher Sacco • March 18, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Twitter, smart meters and the grid
Need to catch up on the most important utility news reads of the week? We've got you covered right here.
By Brian Warmoth • March 14, 2013 -
Regulators prepared to kick Liberty out of New York
The electricity seller may be out of second chances, thanks to continued complaints about deceptive practices.
By Brian Warmoth • March 14, 2013 -
Are U.S. cities taking over the utility business?
Boulder, Colo., is taking over the electricity business in its town as utilities fear other cities will do the same.
By Davide Savenije • March 14, 2013 -
Maine's smart meter opt-out fees could end with new bill
Legislation may go even further as Central Maine Power encounters resistance to its current policies.
By Brian Warmoth • March 14, 2013 -
Duke, NextEra and EDF renewable energy projects gain White House approval
Californians will get one of the world's largest solar developments as a result.
By Brian Warmoth • March 13, 2013 -
Ind. may let utilities raise rates without regulatory process
If the bill passes, utilities in Indiana would use cost "trackers" to calculate rate hikes.
By Davide Savenije • March 13, 2013 -
NY legislators push back against Cuomo's utility fine agenda
Millions of dollars could be at stake, depending on what eventually goes through.
By Brian Warmoth • March 13, 2013 -
Public hearings set for Duke rate increase request
The hearings will begin in May and invite public commentary.
By Christopher Sacco • March 13, 2013 -
Ill. House committee passes bill that aims to expand smart grid
The bill restores funding that will improve reliability and create jobs.
By Christopher Sacco • March 13, 2013 -
Massachusetts AG requests utility execs' salary information
The requested information also includes any bonuses and incentives received.
By Christopher Sacco • March 13, 2013
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