Regulation & Policy: Page 351
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Missouri PSC regulator to step down
The chairman of the state's public service commission will step down in March.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 17, 2013 -
Oregon utility may see changes to its transmission project proposal
The changes could benefit the local grid while significantly reducing environmental impacts.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 17, 2013 -
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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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Utility offers expanded solar incentives for Utah customers
The incentives will be in the form of cash and will help customers offset the cost of installing systems on their homes.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Connecticut utility agrees to tentative contract with union
The agreement would come with a wage increase of about 11 percent over four years.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Customers oppose reimbursing Ohio utility $62 million
The money would go toward repairs made necessary by last summer's severe storms.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 2013 -
NRC has a plan to restart the troubled San Onofre nuclear plant
The plant has been offline since a small radiation leak was discovered at the plant.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Arkansas regulators to review emissions controls plan
The review will look at controls on a 528 MW plant and could lead to its closing by 2015.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013 -
AEP solar project 'all but dead'
Ohio's 50-megawatt solar project has likely been permanently derailed.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013 -
California utility blamed for 2011 windstorm response
State regulators have found that SCE failed to properly investigate power outages during the storm.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013 -
Vermont nuclear plant battle goes to appeals court
Even after receiving a new 20-year license, the plant could still be forced to shutdown this spring.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Florida utility auditors to enforce grid standards
Regulators will be checking how well the utility stacks up against a checklist of 80 standards.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Dominion plans for third reactor at nuclear station will go forward as planned
The Virginia power company says that a third reactor is still in the works.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013 -
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By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 11, 2013 -
CT regulators approve CL&P's interstate reliability project
The project will boost system reliability for Conn. Light & Power and National Grid across Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 11, 2013 -
AEP solar plans cancelled by Ohio regulators
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's move stirs disappoint as AEP-Ohio decides what to do next.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Nevada regulators lower fees for smart meter opt out
The ruling could also possibly allow customers to keep their old analog meters.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Louisiana regulator calls for investigation into electricity profits
A proposal is being planned to reduce utility returns by as much as 25 percent.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Federal court orders NRC to consider public input on nuclear safety
The ruling forces the NRC to seek great public participation.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Duke-Progress merger to be challenged in court
NC WARN says it will challenge the deal that made Duke Energy the country's largest electric company.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Global smart meter installs predicted to double by 2016
An IHS report anticipates strong growth ahead, with 2015 set to be a banner year.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Connecticut utility buys new meters for its three substations
The utility has received approval to buy the meters that will monitor the flow of electric energy from the grid into the utility's system.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Nebraska nuclear plant gradually improving but remains idle
Regulators have announced that significant work lies ahead as the utility works to address previous deficiencies.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Progress Crystal River nuke plant's fate could be undetermined for months
The utility could end up refunding millions of dollars or paying billions to get the plant back online.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Wisconsin utility reaches $1.2 million settlement with EPA
The deal involves the retiring of coal plants and future research funding.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Maryland regulators to offer smart meter opt-out option
The specifics of the opt-out program are still being worked out, but could include a partial opt-out option.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013
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