Regulation & Policy: Page 357


  • LG to participate in Texas smart grid research project

    The project is being tested by more than 450 volunteer homeowners throughout the state.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012
  • California utility customers to receive 'climate dividend'

    The refunds will start appearing on customers' bills in July 2013.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012
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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
  • 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 Dec. 20, 2012
  • 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 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 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 Dec. 13, 2012
  • Intergrys gets $300 million Chicago electricity contract

    The utility now holds the biggest aggregation contract in the United States.

    By 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 Dec. 12, 2012