Regulation & Policy: Page 352
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Privatize Long Island Power, NY panel recommends
An investigative panel convened by Governor Cuomo has found the Long Island Power Authority to be "fundamentally dysfunctional."
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Secret NSA cybersecurity program seeks to defend power grid
The program has become controversial due to the secrecy surrounding its implementation.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSustainability
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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DTE waiting for smart meter opt out ruling in Mich.
The Michigan utility must wait for a decision by state regulators before it can charge its customers who want to stick with old meters.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Former phone company president to be named top utility watchdog
Patrick Quinn has been named the head of the Residential Utility Consumer Office.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Wisconsin green power and low-energy users will see the brunt of rate increase
State regulators has approved rate increases on those customers who seek greener power sources.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013 -
40% of 2012's reported cyber attacks targeted energy interests
USB devices proved to be common entry points for dangerous malware infections.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
JCP&L pledges to improve storm-time communications
Will staffing and an app be enough when the next storm arrives?
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Kentucky, Warren Buffett and smart meters
Miss out on the week's biggest utility news? Here's what everyone was looking at on Utility Dive.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
South Dakota city to write off almost $200,000 in unpaid utility bills
A local regulator is still curious if city officials had done everything to collect the money.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013 -
South Carolina nuclear waste cleanup plant years behind schedule and millions over budget
The plant is already four years overdue already and is over budget by almost a billion dollars.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Vermont officials want an expert to study smart meter concerns
Meter opponents believe federal standards are lacking and would like to see an independent evaluations of the technology.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Kentucky utility to pay penalty and upgrade emissions control system
State regulators announced the ruling and will impose the penalty after a 30-day public comment period.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Brazil ratchets down smart meter demand
A $10 billion metering market may now be as small as $5 billion.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Warren Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy Holdings spends $2B on Calif. solar projects
The Antelope Valley projects are slated to become the world's largest for photovoltaic tech.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Massachusetts attorney general to fight storm fine appeals
The AG's office will defend the fines issued by state regulators against three electric utilities.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Indiana appeals court rules Duke must cover ice storm costs
The utility had been trying to get approval to pass the costs onto its customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 2013 -
PPL submits reliability project to regulators
The Pennsylvania utility is seeking approval on a project that will improve electric service for its customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Republican leader looks to freeze North Carolina green energy mandate
The law was the first of its kind when it was first put into effect in 2007.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 31, 2012 -
Duke required to absorb $900M in overrun costs
The agreement has been approved by Indiana's Utility Regulatory Commission.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 28, 2012 -
Iowa cooperative awards OSI master system contract
The contract will supply a state of the art new system as part of a project supported the DOE.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 27, 2012 -
DC smart meter installation taking longer than expected
Smart meters have been installed in the homes of 80 percent of Pepco's customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 26, 2012 -
Michigan smart meter opt-out hearings to begin mid-January
The state's PSC will determine whether DTE customers can decline the upgraded meters.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 24, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Duke Energy, smart meter suit and legislation
Catch up on the week's most popular Utility Dive reads with the following news posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 21, 2012 -
LG to participate in Texas smart grid research project
The project is being tested by more than 450 volunteer homeowners throughout the state.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012 -
California utility customers to receive 'climate dividend'
The refunds will start appearing on customers' bills in July 2013.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012
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