Regulation & Policy: Page 353
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Duke gets development funds for two Texas wind farms
The farms will be part of municipal utilities' plans to reach up to a 35 percent renewable energy rate by 2020.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Ill. regulators approve new rates for ComEd customers
Rates will go up as ComEd files for a new rate update in 2013.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 20, 2012 -
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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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Idaho regulators set new rules for renewable energy sales agreements
The rules stem from an investigation initiated in November of 2010.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Obama signs energy efficiency legislation
The legislation modifies the Enabling Energy Savings Innovations Act.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Obama signs energy efficiency legislation
The legislation modifies the Enabling Energy Savings Innovations Act.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Kentucky utility to close 800-megawatt coal plant
The plant was once slated for nearly $1 billion in environmental upgrades.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Wind faces uncertain future as incentives end, standards are met
As utilities meet renewable standards and tax credits for wind production end, wind generators are struggling to stay competitive.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 19, 2012 -
California utility battles NRC over new San Onofre nuclear plant monitoring system
SCE says that the new system could help operators learn if any parts have broken loose in the plant's generators.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 19, 2012 -
New York utility settles issues with labor union
An upstate utility has resolved problems that have plagued the company since Hurricane Sandy.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Lower smart meter opt-out fee proposed in Nevada
The Public Utilities Commission in the state will now need to sign off on the agreement.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Regulators lower Mon Power, Potomac Edison rates in W.Va.
The FirstEnergy companies will see reduced rates go into effect as of Jan. 1.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 18, 2012 -
DOE picks seven wind projects that demonstrate offshore tech
The selections come as part of the DOE's efforts to launch an offshore wind industry in the U.S.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Edison generating unit files for bankruptcy
Edision Mission Energy filed for bankruptcy as a result of slack energy prices and increasingly steep fuel costs.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Duke delays N.C. tree removal project
The utility had come under fire after residents questioned the project's holiday timing.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 17, 2012 -
DTE to sue couple who claim smart meters made them sick
The couple removed smart meters from two homes and replaced them with unauthorized meters.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Building energy codes present savings for utilities
New research suggests utilities would be wise to implement code-based strategies.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 14, 2012 -
DOE to invest $29 million in four solar projects
The investment will go toward the advancement of affordable solar energy research.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Wind industry agrees to phaseout of PTC credit
Representatives from the wind industry and regulators have agreed on a deal to end a tax subsidy that aided wind generation.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 14, 2012 -
NY considering post-Sandy credits proposal from utilities
Regulators are expected to consider the proposals Thursday.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Intergrys gets $300 million Chicago electricity contract
The utility now holds the biggest aggregation contract in the United States.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 13, 2012 -
SmartEnergy Working Group reaches 120 members
The group has already garnered attention from more than 50 utilities.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 13, 2012 -
IEEE updates smart grid technologies, forms new advisory group
The company's new smart grid standards are designed to support the global utility industry's need for data communications infrastructure.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 13, 2012 -
U.K. publishes new smart meter privacy rules
The rules make certain expectations clear to suppliers as the U.K, moves forward with its 30 million-meter installation goal.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 12, 2012 -
Pepco's Atlantic City Electric solicits 7% rate hike
The utility has requested a 7% rate increase to cover rising costs and restoration expenses as a result of Sandy.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 12, 2012 -
New Jersey officials question bill program designed to aid utility customers
A recent audit has questioned some of the program's expenditures and security measures.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 12, 2012
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