What's the worst that could happen? This week's most read utility news

You mean other than grid-crippling cyberattacks and the worst utility customer service of all time?

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 13, 2013

California lawmakers pass AB 327 as utilities, solar industry both claim victory

Despite the passage of the bill, the battle over rooftop solar and net metering is far from over.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 13, 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. 

By Utility Dive staff

Southern Power hires new chief commercial officer

Chris Cummiskey, the Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner, will be tasked with expanding wholesale marketing activities at Southern Power.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013

PSE&G seeks $2.6B to harden grid for next Frankenstorm

The utility wants to spend the majority of the money on hardening 31 switching stations and substations in densely populated areas.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013

Xcel fights municipalization with new Boulder ballot measure

The measure is Xcel's latest attempt to keep the city from taking over the local electrical system.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013

S.C. regulators approve Duke's $119M rate hike

The rate increase will help Duke recoup spending on new power plants and environmental compliance.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013

Senate drops Syria debate, turns attention to energy bill

The U.S. Senate debated the Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill on the floor on Wednesday.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 12, 2013

Mark your calendar: EPA's new carbon regulations are coming next week

The rules, set to be announced next week, will effectively ban the construction of new coal plants lacking carbon-capture technology.  

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 12, 2013

Why cyberattacks could knock out the U.S. power grid for 9-18 months

Utility Dive spoke with cybersecurity consultant Joe Weiss, who believes a sophisticated, targeted cyberattack could cripple the U.S. electrical grid.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 11, 2013

Europe's biggest utilities revolt against renewables

Nine European utilities are demanding the European Union reform its energy policies or risk Europe's energy security.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 11, 2013

Bill to save consumers $65B in electricity costs, study finds

If passed, the Shaheen-Portman bill could help spark an energy efficiency revolution across the nation. 

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 10, 2013

FirstEnergy looks to sell 2.5% of its generating portfolio

The utility is seeking FERC's approval.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 10, 2013

California Senate votes on net metering and rate reform bill

The highly contested bill is set to redefine the state's net metering and electricity rate policies.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 10, 2013

Obama touts Swedish energy policy as model to follow

Are Sweden's tough carbon tax and lofty renewables targets signs of things to come?

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 9, 2013

The numbers behind the 'War on Coal'

Utility Dive rounded up the data to show the trends facing the coal industry today.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013

SDG&E wants $808M from customers for SONGS costs

SDG&E believes customers must pay for a generation asset, even if it retires early, "as long as those assets were operated prudently."

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013

Is the Entergy-ITC Holdings merger dead in the water?

The merger's success appears to be growing less and less likely with each passing day. 

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013

The future is coming sooner than you think: This week's most read utility news

Distributed solar policies, energy storage targets and a lack of new nuclear builds are set to shape the future of the industry for years to come.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 6, 2013

Could a cyberattack take out the U.S. power grid today?

Utility Dive spoke with Joe Weiss, a Managing Partner at Applied Control Solutions, about the vulnerability of the U.S. electric grid.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 6, 2013

Co-op plotting to takeover Berlin's electrical grid

Citizen Energy Berlin wants to accelerate the integration of renewable energy and run the grid in the interests of the city's residents.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 6, 2013

National Grid employee caught urinating on disgruntled customer's home

A hidden camera caught a utility worker urinating on the property of a customer who says he's made numerous complaints to the utility. 

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 6, 2013

Dominion wins off-shore wind project lease with $1.6M bid

Dominion believes off-shore wind can "provide the largest, scalable renewable resource for Virginia."

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 5, 2013

FBI investigating JPMorgan in power market manipulation case

After agreeing to a $410 million fine for power market manipulation, JPMorgan is being investigated for obstruction of justice.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 5, 2013

Calif. PUC proposes 'historic' energy storage targets

California's three big utilities could soon be required to accelerate their energy storage capabilities by Dec. 1, 2014.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 5, 2013

Will Southern Co.'s big lobby defeat Obama's call for new emissions rules?

Southern Company is trying to roadblock President Obama's desire for the EPA to mandate stricter carbon emissions regulations.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 4, 2013