Regulation & Policy: Page 363
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SDG&E’s request to recover wild fire costs denied by regulators
The utility will still seek financial recovery through separate proceedings.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 17, 2012 -
Xcel Energy cracking down on banners attached to poles in Colorado
The company will begin enforcing existing rules more stringently in the interests of safety.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 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.
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Progress files for rate increase in N.C.
Duke subsidiary Progress Energy Carolinas has asked for an annual base revenue increase of 12%.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Smart grid tech demand surges overseas
American metering companies are flocking to countries such as China and Brazil, where high demand for smart meters is being stimulated by government-mandated rollouts.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 15, 2012 -
Federal hearings begin on Entergy's Indian Point plant Monday
Pipe corrosion issues are among the first issues to be discussed when the hearings begin.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 15, 2012 -
Experts debate the merits of oil and natural gas tax breaks
Are they necessary, or should they be eliminated?
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 15, 2012 -
Georgia Power challenged by solar push
The utility’s monopoly is under attack by a push toward rooftop solar panels.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 15, 2012 -
Panetta warns of cyber-attack on smart grid
While trying to push cyber-security legislation, the Secretary of Defense warned of the potential implications of a successful cyber-attack on America.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 12, 2012 -
NY wants FERC to reconsider Sept. energy cost order
New York claims the order could cost rate-payers up to $500 million.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 12, 2012 -
Duke cuts power to Cincinnati-area home after resident refuses smart meter
The mother of one is now using a fireplace, candles, and a generator in place of Duke's electric service.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 12, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Green Button, Peco and smart grid plans
Recharge your utility news knowledge for the week with Utility Dive's most popular reads of the last few days.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 12, 2012 -
World Energy Council report looks at smart grid, addresses challenges
South Korea will host next year's World Energy Congress as the country prepares a major smart grid project on Jeju Island.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 11, 2012 -
ComEd requests expedited review as smart grid funding gap looms
Exelon Corp. could see reduced returns as ComEd seeks an appeal and smart meter deadline alterations.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 11, 2012 -
Duke late paying $350,000 in property taxes in Ill. county
The company is asking for interest charges associated with late property tax payments to be waived.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 11, 2012 -
Maryland regulators object to secret negotiations regarding electricity-auction rules
State regulators say that both they and consumer advocates had been left out of discussions on a proposal that could drive up prices and hurt reliability.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 11, 2012 -
Texas Senate committee listens to smart meter testimony
Smart meter advocates and objectors alike testified at Texas Senate hearings on smart meter health effects and privacy violations.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 10, 2012 -
Bank of America Tower owner accuses Con Edison of overcharging
After successfully appealing to regulators last year for $290,000 in overbilled charges, the owner of the Bank of America Tower is once again asking regulators to stop Con Edison from overcharging on its energy bill.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 10, 2012 -
Naperville, Ill., smart meter deployments nearly finished as refusals continue
More than 600 residents still refuse to allow smart meters to be installed on their homes in the Chicago suburb.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 10, 2012 -
Orlando Utilities Commission will allow city to leave wholesale power contracts
The commission voted 4-0 to let Vero Beach out of its power contracts with local utilities.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 10, 2012 -
Iowa regulators approve rate hike
The increase has been approved on the grounds that it will help offset rising costs.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 10, 2012 -
Peco to resume smart meter installs, replace 96,000 devices
The $650 million plan was put on pause following a series of smart meter fire reports.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 9, 2012 -
DP&L seeks approval for $120M charge in Ohio
In the wake of the approval for AEP's similar request, Dayton Power & Light is requesting regulators for an additional $5-per-household charge.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 9, 2012 -
Pepco and union reach tentative agreement to avert strike
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1900 will vote on a new four-year contract following the tentative agreement.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 8, 2012 -
Green regulations likely to lead to more U.S. coal plant closures
The country may see 59,000 to 77,000 megawatts (MW) of coal plant capacity retired in the next half-decade.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 8, 2012 -
Connecticut considers adding more renewables to its smart grid
The strategy is intended to create jobs, lower energy costs and provide improved environmental protection.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 8, 2012
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