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The times they are a-changin': This week's most read utility news
Don't look now, but the great American Energiewende is already underway.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 1, 2013 -
Solar bill would end Ga. electricity monopoly
Solar companies would be allowed to sell electricity to customers.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 1, 2013 -
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TrendlineData Centers and the US Grid
A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.
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Regulator derails Boulder, Colo.'s muni plans
But the city may still move to condemn Xcel substations and lines.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 31, 2013 -
Nuclear industry wants special treatment in next shutdown
Industry argues that reliability could be at risk.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 31, 2013 -
Dayton Power and Light's auction results approved in Ohio
More will follow as the utility moves toward a market-based system.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 30, 2013 -
Consumers Energy to shutter, demolish three coal plants
The plants are casualties of EPA regulations.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013 -
U.S. takes 'war on coal' abroad
The U.S. Treasury said it would seek to limit funds for coal plants in foreign countries.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013 -
N.C. regulators approve Duke's energy efficiency plan
New programs will replace Duke Energy's "Save-a-Watt" efficiency program.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013 -
U.S. senators propose national Renewable Electricity Standard
The RES would set a 25% renewables standard by 2025.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013 -
Solar industry calls for investigation of Ariz. utility
Will ratepayers be asked to pay for utility bankrolling of anti-solar advertising campaigns?
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Ex-CIA chief: Grid has no defense to EMP attack
Hardening the nation's grid may help mitigate the effects of an electromagnetic pulse.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Duke Energy plans new natural gas plant
Generating capacity will be 750 megawatts.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Pa. weighs end to default electricity service
A new bill was crafted with the help of retail power suppliers.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Texas to mandate electricity reserves
The move was spurred by fear of rolling blackouts.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 28, 2013 -
NRC proposes rule to prepare for Fukushima-like accidents
The rule was prompted by the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Winter is coming: This week's most read utility news
These stories may not warm the cockles of your heart, but they will give you insight into the state of the electricity industry.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 25, 2013 -
N.C. regulators uphold Duke rate hike, but AG will appeal—again
The increase would raise rates by $309 million a year.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Senate resuscitates energy efficiency bill
New amendments aim to attract moderate Republicans.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Regulators order AEP to refund excessive profits
This is the second time AEP has been penalized for excessive profits.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 24, 2013 -
GE says 'we must rethink' utility regulation
Expectations for utilities increase even as sales decline.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 24, 2013 -
Duke Energy plans to use just 3% renewables by 2028
The utility will concentrate on natural gas and efficiency.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 24, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Career advice: 12 professionals explain how to make it in energy
A talent shortage may be looming in the energy sector, so we asked 12 energy professionals to pass on what they've learned.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 23, 2013 -
How Germany's second-biggest utility is radically changing its business model
With 24 million customers and over 50,000 MW of capacity, RWE's strategic transition won't be easy—but it might save its business.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 23, 2013 -
MISO won't let We Energies close coal plant
The plant is needed for reliability, the market operator says.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 23, 2013 -
Pa. judge backs new $247M line
The line is needed to serve booming population and load.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 23, 2013
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