Regulation & Policy: Page 355


  • Oregon utility may see changes to its transmission project proposal

    The changes could benefit the local grid while significantly reducing environmental impacts.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 17, 2013
  • Utility offers expanded solar incentives for Utah customers

    The incentives will be in the form of cash and will help customers offset the cost of installing systems on their homes.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 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
  • Connecticut utility agrees to tentative contract with union

    The agreement would come with a wage increase of about 11 percent over four years.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 2013
  • Customers oppose reimbursing Ohio utility $62 million

    The money would go toward repairs made necessary by last summer's severe storms.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 2013
  • NRC has a plan to restart the troubled San Onofre nuclear plant

    The plant has been offline since a small radiation leak was discovered at the plant.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 2013
  • Arkansas regulators to review emissions controls plan

    The review will look at controls on a 528 MW plant and could lead to its closing by 2015.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013
  • AEP solar project 'all but dead'

    Ohio's 50-megawatt solar project has likely been permanently derailed.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013
  • California utility blamed for 2011 windstorm response

    State regulators have found that SCE failed to properly investigate power outages during the storm.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013
  • Vermont nuclear plant battle goes to appeals court

    Even after receiving a new 20-year license, the plant could still be forced to shutdown this spring.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013
  • Florida utility auditors to enforce grid standards

    Regulators will be checking how well the utility stacks up against a checklist of 80 standards.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013
  • Dominion plans for third reactor at nuclear station will go forward as planned

    The Virginia power company says that a third reactor is still in the works.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    Most Read Utility News of the Week: LIPA, Duke-Progress and AEP-Ohio

    Miss the biggest Utility Dive news posts this week? Get caught up right now.

    By Jan. 11, 2013
  • CT regulators approve CL&P's interstate reliability project

    The project will boost system reliability for Conn. Light & Power and National Grid across Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

    By Davide Savenije • Jan. 11, 2013
  • AEP solar plans cancelled by Ohio regulators

    The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's move stirs disappoint as AEP-Ohio decides what to do next.

    By Jan. 10, 2013
  • Nevada regulators lower fees for smart meter opt out

    The ruling could also possibly allow customers to keep their old analog meters.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013
  • Louisiana regulator calls for investigation into electricity profits

    A proposal is being planned to reduce utility returns by as much as 25 percent.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013
  • Federal court orders NRC to consider public input on nuclear safety

    The ruling forces the NRC to seek great public participation.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013
  • Duke-Progress merger to be challenged in court

    NC WARN says it will challenge the deal that made Duke Energy the country's largest electric company. 

    By Davide Savenije • Jan. 9, 2013
  • Global smart meter installs predicted to double by 2016

    An IHS report anticipates strong growth ahead, with 2015 set to be a banner year.

    By Jan. 9, 2013
  • Connecticut utility buys new meters for its three substations

    The utility has received approval to buy the meters that will monitor the flow of electric energy from the grid into the utility's system.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013
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    Nebraska nuclear plant gradually improving but remains idle

    Regulators have announced that significant work lies ahead as the utility works to address previous deficiencies.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013
  • Progress Crystal River nuke plant's fate could be undetermined for months

    The utility could end up refunding millions of dollars or paying billions to get the plant back online.

    By Jan. 8, 2013
  • Wisconsin utility reaches $1.2 million settlement with EPA

    The deal involves the retiring of coal plants and future research funding.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013
  • Maryland regulators to offer smart meter opt-out option

    The specifics of the opt-out program are still being worked out, but could include a partial opt-out option.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013
  • 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