California community aims to ban smart meters

A measure could make it illegal for a utility to install a smart meter.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

Ruling on Enron-era pricing could see $1.6B refund

California ratepayers could see $1.6 billion if FERC adopts an administrative law judge's ruling on market violations.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 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

Wind producer applies for wind permit in Illinois

The project will require a capital investment of around $200 million.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013

NRC to step up oversight at New York nuclear plants

The new oversight stems from changes to indicators used by the NRC.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013

Oncor CEO paid 3 times as much as parent company's CEO

Oncor CEO Robert Shapard earned $20 million last year, over $13 million more than the CEO of his parent company.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 19, 2013

After MISO review, Dominion to shut down Wis. nuclear plant

Dominion announced it would continue with its planned closing of the Kewaunee Power Station after a review of the shutdown's effect on the region's energy grid.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 19, 2013

Duke suing Ohio over line relocation project

The utility is feuding with Cincinnati on the grounds that a streetcar project is unconstitutional.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 19, 2013

US government announces $8M rural smart grid investment

The announcement is part of a plan that will give rural areas in 12 states loan guarantees to improve their electric service.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 19, 2013

Research: American utilities lag on standards, best practices

The Newton-Evans Research Company released a report highlighting the difference in priorities for North American and international utilities.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 15, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Nemo, Google and Entergy

What do these three topics have in common? They all trended among the top news posts on Utility Dive over the last seven days.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 15, 2013

ComEd's upped rate for Ill. smart grid improvements advances

An Illinois State Senate panel likes the request as it move on to the governor's desk.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 14, 2013

Texas consumer group wants to lower energy use, not add generators

As the state looks for ways to solve its electricity problems, Public Citizen argues that incentivizing lower peak use is the way to go.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 13, 2013

$1.4B Cricket Valley power plant approved in NY

The new facility may serve some of the energy demands currently met by Indian Point's nuclear plant.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 13, 2013

Obama's State of the Union speech coincides with cybersecurity order

Infrastructure enters the spotlight as the POTUS bypasses Congress to push for protections against cyberattacks.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 13, 2013

West Virginia anticipates bad weather, rate increases likely

The state's PSC is seeking significant changes to the power outage repines time.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 13, 2013

ClearEdge acquires UTC Power

The Oregon-based fuel cell manufacturer will acquire its larger Connecticut competitor.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 13, 2013

Relay manufacturer blames Entergy for Super Bowl blackout

S&C Electric Co. defended the quality of its product and claimed the system operators were at fault. 

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 12, 2013

Obama expected to issue cybersecurity order

Ahead of tonight's State of the Union address, President Obama plans to issue an executive order creating a cybersecurity program.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 12, 2013

Xcel introduces rate hike to upgrade aging infrastructure

The utility is struggling to upgrade its equipment while still supplying adequate service to its customers.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 12, 2013

San Diego regulators approve solar project

When fully operational, the project will generate 7.5 megawatts of energy.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 12, 2013

National Grid, NStar working to restore power to 100,000

NStar estimates restoration may have it occupied through Thursday.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 11, 2013

Nemo knocks out power to 650,000 as crews race restore service

The storm dropped up to three feet of snow in areas across the region.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 11, 2013

Iowa utility mulling decision on nuclear plant

The utility is trying to add a mix of fuels to its energy portfolio.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 11, 2013

Federal government announces $150 million for clean energy

The money comes in the form of tax credits for manufacturing energy efficient products.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 11, 2013

NRECA asks for clarification on FERC ruling

The ruling revised the definition of a a Bulk Electric System and was first rendered in December.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 11, 2013