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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 -
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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.
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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 Brian Warmoth • 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 -
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 Brian Warmoth • 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 -
Secret NSA cybersecurity program seeks to defend power grid
The program has become controversial due to the secrecy surrounding its implementation.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013 -
DTE waiting for smart meter opt out ruling in Mich.
The Michigan utility must wait for a decision by state regulators before it can charge its customers who want to stick with old meters.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Former phone company president to be named top utility watchdog
Patrick Quinn has been named the head of the Residential Utility Consumer Office.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Wisconsin green power and low-energy users will see the brunt of rate increase
State regulators has approved rate increases on those customers who seek greener power sources.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013 -
40% of 2012's reported cyber attacks targeted energy interests
USB devices proved to be common entry points for dangerous malware infections.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
JCP&L pledges to improve storm-time communications
Will staffing and an app be enough when the next storm arrives?
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Kentucky, Warren Buffett and smart meters
Miss out on the week's biggest utility news? Here's what everyone was looking at on Utility Dive.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
South Dakota city to write off almost $200,000 in unpaid utility bills
A local regulator is still curious if city officials had done everything to collect the money.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013 -
South Carolina nuclear waste cleanup plant years behind schedule and millions over budget
The plant is already four years overdue already and is over budget by almost a billion dollars.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Vermont officials want an expert to study smart meter concerns
Meter opponents believe federal standards are lacking and would like to see an independent evaluations of the technology.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Kentucky utility to pay penalty and upgrade emissions control system
State regulators announced the ruling and will impose the penalty after a 30-day public comment period.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Brazil ratchets down smart meter demand
A $10 billion metering market may now be as small as $5 billion.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Warren Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy Holdings spends $2B on Calif. solar projects
The Antelope Valley projects are slated to become the world's largest for photovoltaic tech.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Massachusetts attorney general to fight storm fine appeals
The AG's office will defend the fines issued by state regulators against three electric utilities.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 2013
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