FERC approves Dominion’s Brayton Point coal plant sale

FERC rejected the claims of an environmental group protesting the sale.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 21, 2013

Not so funny now: SoCal Edison threatens legal action over video—but makers vow to up ante

The makers of the controversial fake commercial have vowed to take the fight to the next level. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 20, 2013

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Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive

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

JPMorgan Chase now faces Justice Dept. investigation over energy trading

After settling with FERC for $410 million, the Department of Justice is looking into whether the bank manipulated energy markets.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 20, 2013

When unpaid utility bills go wrong

A broken meter and an extended hospital stay caused Duke Energy to shut off power to a 75-year-old resident on an oxygen pump.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 20, 2013

NV Energy CEO: Rooftop solar owners getting 'a free ride'

NV Energy CEO and Edison Electric Institute Chairman Michael Yakira explains why he's opposed to net metering.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 19, 2013

Fake SoCal Edison commercial mocks utilities' rooftop solar hatred

The "Save Rooftop Solar" campaign is getting aggressive—and going viral—with its latest tactic.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 19, 2013

North Carolina suing every Duke Energy coal plant in state

The state Department of Environment and Natural Resources claim the polluting plants "pose a serious danger" to the people of North Carolina.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 19, 2013

N.Y. PSC threatens to shut down Buy Energy Direct

The retail marketer has just seven days to prove why it should remain eligible to service customers in New York.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 19, 2013

Six utilities to refund Indiana ratepayers $36M over unspent efficiency money

After failing to spend all the money for a statewide energy efficiency program, six utilities must pay up.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 19, 2013

Failed gas plants spark political firestorm in Ontario

What can be learned from Ontario’s “disastrous electricity policies”?

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 19, 2013

'Market gaming' Canadian utility to refund California ratepayers

Powerex, an electricity trading subsidiary of BC Hydro, will refund ratepayers $750 million in overcharges stemming from the 2000-2001 energy crisis.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 16, 2013

What do Duke, Exelon and Southern's Q2 reports reveal about the industry?

Earnings calls from some of largest U.S. utilities show how the industry is coping with economic conditions and drive long-term success.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 16, 2013

ObamaGrid, EVs and the anti-smart meter movie: This week's most read utility news

If you missed the big headlines last week, here's what you need to know.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 16, 2013

Obama White House goes solar

The White House's new solar installation is a sign of its commitment to renewable energy.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 16, 2013

IPL's $511M coal plant upgrades get approved

But environmentalists opposing the upgrades are demanding the plants be closed.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 16, 2013

SCE courts controversy with $4.1B SONGS restoration plans

Southern California Edison's SONGS site restoration plans have drawn the ire of the Chairman of the California Senate energy committee.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 15, 2013

Vt. cannot close nuclear plant over safety concerns, appeals court rules

Vermont did, however, achieve a partial reversal of the decision to prevent the state from conditioning operating licenses.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 14, 2013

Miss. PSC approves another Entergy rate hike

The rate increase marks the third approved rate request for Entergy Mississippi in the past year.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 14, 2013

NJ weighs legislation to combat Frankenstorms, cyberattacks

The legislation would give the National Research Council $2.1 million to study actions needed to prepare the grid against another Superstorm Sandy or a cyberattack.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 13, 2013

The top 6 energy policy matters on Capitol Hill's plate this fall

Frank Maisano, Senior principal at Bracewell Giuliani, identifies the six energy policies on legislators’ minds as the August recess ends.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 13, 2013

SCE warns customers they will pay for SONGS shutdown

Southern California Edison explained the move to recover costs in full-page ads in the Los Angeles Times and other newspapers.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 12, 2013

Making the case for grid investment: 6 insights from the White House's new report

On Monday, the Executive Office of the President issued a report titled "Economic Benefits of Increasing Electric Grid Resilience to Weather Outages." Here's what you need to know.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 12, 2013

NRC to investigate three Entergy nuclear plants

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said it would look into the plants' finances.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 12, 2013

How do we stop cyberattacks? 4 ways to defend the grid

As the White House considers incentives to accelerate cybersecurity initiatives, Utility examines four approaches to boosting utilities' cyberdefense.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 12, 2013

Harassment costs Consumers Energy $1M in fines

One woman’s case goes to show just how much sexual harassment can cost a utility.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 12, 2013