Regulation & Policy: Page 357


  • TVA tree-cutting policy leads to federal lawsuit

    The federal lawsuit stems from a April 2012 filing and has ballooned to include 11 plaintiffs.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 5, 2013
  • Pentagon to beef up security against cyber attacks

    The plan is being put in place to safeguard against attacks from foreign countries.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 4, 2013
  • High voltage power lines seen from below Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    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
  • Alaska regulators consider unified utility

    A state representative is wondering if the state would be better served by a single utility.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 4, 2013
  • Maryland PSC allows smart meter opt out

    The decision extends a temporary order that allows customers to reject smart meters installation.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 4, 2013
  • Energy Secretary to resign

    The Department of Energy said Steven Chu, the public face of the Solyndra scandal, will resign.

    By Davide Savenije • Feb. 1, 2013
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    Deep Dive

    Most Read Utility News of the Week: DistribuTECH, Nest and Google

    Want to see what other utility news readers cared about this week? Now is your chance.

    By Feb. 1, 2013
  • DOE to invest $9 million in solar development

    The federal agency will invest the money in an effort to accelerate solar energy deployment.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 1, 2013
  • ConEd to offer storm protection plan

    The plan will protect critical equipment from devastating storms.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013
  • California regulators approve large-scale solar project

    The approval will allow a solar developer to sell power from its projects as part of a 25-year agreement.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013
  • Chesapeake Energy's co-founder and CEO stepping down amid scandal

    The company's crumbling finances, an SEC investigation and shareholder mutiny have led its chief executive to retire.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013
  • NRC to decide on San Onofre nuclear plant this spring

    The ruling on restarting the stalled plant has been pending for months.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013
  • NRC begins final inspection at stalled Nebraskan power plant

    A primary focus was recent problems to a water pump.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013
  • Nuclear fuel transport package approved

    The NRC approved the plan, which is expected to launch its first delivery in 2014.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013
  • Group claims Duke's talks with state regulators were improper

    The advocacy group has asked for an investigation into the utility's conversations with the state's utilities commission.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013
  • Mississippi Power, PSC agree on rate request for power plant

    The utility has been permitted to request a recovery of financing costs for a 582 MW power plant.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    DistribuTECH 2013: Announcements and rollouts to watch going into the show

    Whether you're on the ground in San Diego or watching remotely, here's what Cisco, Texas Instruments and DVI have announced before the show floor's Tuesday opening.

    By Jan. 28, 2013
  • Google spends $2.6M to influence smart grid policy

    The Internet giant is actively trying to expedite grid modernization.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013
  • Missouri may add utility surcharge to fund upgrades

    Supporters of the new plan contend that the new funds will help modernize the state's power infrastructure.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013
  • Con Edison seeks rate hike for $1B in anti-storm spending

    After its unprepared response to Hurricane Sandy, Con Edison is seeking federal funding and rate increases to finance infrastructural upgrades.

    By Davide Savenije • Jan. 25, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    Most Read Utility News of the Week: Power outages and the changing energy market

    As Duke decides whether to shut down a power plant, BrightSource and SoCalEdison terminated a solar purchase deal.

    By Davide Savenije • Jan. 25, 2013
  • Maine wind generators get key approval from utility regulators

    The approval grants a Norwegian energy giant permission to build a large offshore wind project.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013
  • Arizona regulators cut solar incentives

    The reductions will affect residential solar installations.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013
  • Mississippi regulators reconsider Southern Co. rate hike

    The state's PSC has approved a settlement that allows the company to seek higher rates.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013
  • Duke Energy wants ratepayers to fund power plant retrofits

    The utility is looking for permission to bill its customers for power plant upgrades.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 24, 2013
  • DOE discovers mismanagement of $700M smart grid program

    A top inspector for the agency found almost a billion dollars in funding wasn't properly managed.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 24, 2013