NRECA asks for clarification on FERC ruling

The ruling revised the definition of a a Bulk Electric System and was first rendered in December.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 11, 2013

Utah residents fight rate increases

The ratepayers are objecting to what they believe are are unusually high increases.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 11, 2013

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Sustainability

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.

By Utility Dive staff

Most Read Utility News of the Week: The Superdome, Data and Crystal River

Miss out on the biggest utility industry news this week? Utility Dive has you covered.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 8, 2013

NRC finds no problems with Michigan nuclear license

The announcement is an important milestone in the application process for the proposed reactor.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 8, 2013

Illinois regulator proposes alternative smart meter plan

The plan is an attempt to force a compromise between Naperville and a smart meter foes.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 8, 2013

A Super Bowl XLVII blackout timeline: What we know so far

From the 34-minute power outage to the accusations and conspiracy theories that followed—here's everything you need to know.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 7, 2013

Ga. bill: If $6B budget exceeded, Georgia Power to lose profit

The utility faces the threat of reduced profits if costs continue to rise on the construction of two new nuclear reactors.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 7, 2013

Conn. governor plans right-to-sell electricity auctions

In a bid to bring cheaper energy to ratepayers, Governor Malloy plans to enact a system in which utilities bid on the right to sell electricity.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 7, 2013

U.S. releases electricity data to spark app innovation

Hoping to enable app development, the Energy Information Administration released up-to-date electricity data in an API format. 

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 6, 2013

Duke requests rate increase from North Carolina regulators

The utility is seeking a 9.7 percent increase to help with capital improvements.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 6, 2013

Xcel seeking proposals for wind power projects

The proposals are being sought to take advantage of the extended federal tax credit.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 6, 2013

Entergy: Outside experts to investigate Super Bowl outage

The utility and the Superdome's management company announced their plan to hire outside experts to investigate the blackout. 

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 5, 2013

Super Bowl blackout exposes not-so-smart grid

The much-discussed power outage during the Super Bowl only served to remind experts of the U.S. electrical grid's vulnerabilities.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 5, 2013

PG&E gets approval for solar purchase agreement

The utility will buy the power generated by a 150 MW plant in California.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 5, 2013

Exelon denies misleading NRC

The NRC has asked the company to meet to discuss possible sanctions.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 5, 2013

TVA tree-cutting policy leads to federal lawsuit

The federal lawsuit stems from a April 2012 filing and has ballooned to include 11 plaintiffs.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 5, 2013

Pentagon to beef up security against cyber attacks

The plan is being put in place to safeguard against attacks from foreign countries.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 4, 2013

Alaska regulators consider unified utility

A state representative is wondering if the state would be better served by a single utility.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 4, 2013

Maryland PSC allows smart meter opt out

The decision extends a temporary order that allows customers to reject smart meters installation.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 4, 2013

Energy Secretary to resign

The Department of Energy said Steven Chu, the public face of the Solyndra scandal, will resign.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 1, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: DistribuTECH, Nest and Google

Want to see what other utility news readers cared about this week? Now is your chance.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 1, 2013

DOE to invest $9 million in solar development

The federal agency will invest the money in an effort to accelerate solar energy deployment.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 1, 2013

ConEd to offer storm protection plan

The plan will protect critical equipment from devastating storms.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013

California regulators approve large-scale solar project

The approval will allow a solar developer to sell power from its projects as part of a 25-year agreement.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013

Chesapeake Energy's co-founder and CEO stepping down amid scandal

The company's crumbling finances, an SEC investigation and shareholder mutiny have led its chief executive to retire.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013