Regulation & Policy: Page 350
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Massachusetts AG requests utility execs' salary information
The requested information also includes any bonuses and incentives received.
By Christopher Sacco • March 13, 2013 -
Silver Spring Networks IPO anticipated Wednesday
Silver Springs Networks, which provides metering and networking solutions to utilities, hopes to sell stock to boost profit margins.
By Davide Savenije • March 12, 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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NRC denies Calvert Cliffs 3 plant license
The commission upheld a previous decision by the licensing board regarding the permit.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Duke wind farm tax will cost Wyoming community $800,000 in revenue
The loss in revenue is a result of the wind farm being valued at nearly half of what had been expected.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Report says NRC failed to enforce proper regulations
The report claims that one in six reactors experienced safety breaches due to NRC oversight.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
8 smart meter protests that will shock you
These smart meter protestors showed up in the news and in some cases on video with aggressive responses to new meter installations.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2013 -
Does daylight savings increase energy demands?
The Wall Street Journal reflects on two studies that evaluated the impact of clock changes on energy use.
By Brian Warmoth • March 11, 2013 -
Tennessee regulator argues that bill would raise utility rates
The state's attorney general said a new measure currently in the legislature would cause rates to "climb significantly."
By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013 -
Indiana regulators look into utility cost reimbursement measure
The measure is facing opposition from consumer advocates and customers.
By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013 -
California community to remove utility lines
Indian Wells regulators have decided to take away all of the remaining above-ground lines.
By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Smart meter extremism and utility drones
If you missed this week's top stories, Utility Dive is here to catch you up.
By Davide Savenije • March 8, 2013 -
Deep Dive
For utility news: 12 journalists on Twitter you need to follow
These reporters and editors represent some of the best in the business from the NYT, WSJ and other prominent outlets.
By Davide Savenije • March 8, 2013 -
NRC issues report cards to U.S. nuclear power plants
Each of the 104 plants currently in operation were given assessment letters.
By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 2013 -
Texas power market's revamp may wait until fall
Critics wonder if the state has the generation necessary to beat summer heat in 2013.
By Brian Warmoth • March 7, 2013 -
U.S. energy trends: Home use of electronics rises as heating, cooling drops
A breakdown of the Energy Information Administration's residential energy consumption data reveals some intriguing insights.
By Davide Savenije • March 7, 2013 -
N.C. solar project can't get the land it needs
The 21.5-MW Amenergy plan fell apart due to its problems finding a lease.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013 -
Voters pass $11M utility-users tax in Rialto, Calif.
The vote renews a tax that has been in effect for 10 years and was set to expire this summer.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013 -
Sen. Wyden calls for more FERC flexibility on utility rules
Wyden criticized Order No. 1000 and urged FERC to respect regional authority.
By Brian Warmoth • March 6, 2013 -
Bills could increase Minnesota's solar-powered electricity
In addition, the bills would give small businesses more opportunity to install solar projects.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013 -
Florida utility to install 223,000 smart meters, offer paid opt-out plan
The utility is stepping up its efforts to install the meters in Orlando.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013 -
How Texas' deregulated market hamstrings solar growth
Texas boasts perhaps the greatest potential for solar capacity of any state in the U.S. — but some significant obstacles stand in its way.
By Davide Savenije • March 5, 2013 -
Minn. bill would up Xcel's costs for electricity
Biomass-related costs would be factors in to prices as a result.
By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013 -
Palo Alto, Calif., approves total 'carbon neutral' plan
Now, the city will have to lock down additional green energy sources to fill in some gaps.
By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013 -
Federal court rules in favor of Ocotillo wind project
California regulators have adopted mitigation measures to avoid or minimize the project's overall impact.
By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013 -
Colorado regulators kill bill that would shift utility regulation
The state's House committee voted 6-4 against the bill, originally sponsored by state Rep. Spencer Swalm.
By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013
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