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Xcel Energy files application for rate increase it hopes will boost revenue by $90M
The extra money will go toward the cost of generating and delivering energy to its Texas customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 6, 2012 -
Illinois regulators approve ComEd smart meter installation delay until 2015
The Illinois Commerce Commission said it would revisit the matter once the utility submits a progress report in April.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 5, 2012 -
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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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Emanuel drops municipal aggregation surcharge
Chicago's mayor had planned to use savings from the city's bulk electricity purchasing agreement on clean-energy project.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Contractors reach settlement with San Diego utility over 2007 wildfires
The wildfires affected the area in October 2007 and destroyed more than 1,500 homes.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Duke president reacts to merger settlement
Brett Carter said he believes the merger investigations were a bigger distraction for senior management than to anyone else in the company.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Illinois regulators to decide if ComEd smart meters will be installed now or in three years
ComEd had been expecting additional smart grid funding, but could not commit to the installation after the funding was cut.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Rep. Jo Ann Emerson to become CEO of the NRECA
Emerson becomes the second representative to announce her move to the private power sector in recent weeks.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Connecticut Attorney General say Northeast Utilities are breaking terms of merger
The state's attorney general and consumer counsel claim that NU is required to answer questions about layoffs and staffing levels.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Missouri politician to become CEO of NRECA
The rural electricity association is considered one of the most powerful conservative lobbying groups.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Report says California lacks alternative energy strategy
The state's push to add wind and solar energy to its existing power grid could saddle ratepayers with soaring bills, according to a government watchdog report.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Duke Energy settles with North Carolina utility regulator
A settlement over Duke Energy's merger with Progress Energy has been approved.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 3, 2012 -
Proposed El Paso plant faces community opposition
Residents expressed fears that the power plant would be a health and environmental hazard.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 3, 2012 -
North Carolina utility regulator to rule on Duke probe settlement
If the settlement is endorsed, the investigation into the merger would be over.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 3, 2012 -
End of wind generation tax break could have major impact on Texas
Texas, which leads the country in wind generation, stands to face the biggest setbacks from the potential end of a 20-year-old tax credit.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 3, 2012 -
Oakland, Berkeley weigh municipal aggregation
In a blow to Pacific Gas & Electric, the East Bay area is considering communally purchasing renewable energy from local sources.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 30, 2012 -
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Most Read Utility News of the Week: Smart meters, LIPA and subpoenas
Catch up on the week's most popular Utility Dive reads, and find out what you might have missed.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 30, 2012 -
Illinois Senate passes ComEd smart grid resolution that aims to fight imposed rate cuts
The measure not only gives the utility help in its upcoming legal battle, but also undermines a previous decision made by the state's commerce commission.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 30, 2012 -
Southern California electricity rates to rise by about 6% each of the next three years
The utility had initially sought an increase of 16.6% over the first year, but a 5% first-year increase was approved instead.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 30, 2012 -
Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers agrees to step down
The decision comes as regulators and Duke come to an agreement, settling a dispute over the company's merger with Progress Energy.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 29, 2012 -
Con Ed told to prepare for New York power without Indian Point nuclear plant
Entergy remains determined to keep the plant running as New York appears to be preparing to shut the facility down.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 29, 2012 -
Nevada regulators approve smart meter opt-out program
Customers of NV Energy can now pay a fee to have an electric meter installed and read manually.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 29, 2012 -
Con Ed and LIPA subpoened over Sandy responses
Gov. Cuomo's commission wants answers, though no one has been called to testify just yet.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 28, 2012 -
National Grid workers complain of delayed post-Sandy pay
National Grid has responded as workers are asking for penalties in Rhode Island.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 28, 2012 -
Lowell may become largest Mass. community with municipal aggregation plan
Competitive rates would be sought out to compare with offerings from National Grid.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 28, 2012 -
Top LIPA executive becomes latest to depart following Sandy
A VP of customer service wasn't the only one to resign this week, following COO Michael Hervey's announcement that he would leave.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2012
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