Startup PointClickSwitch focuses on consumer price comparisons, service swaps

Co-founder Phil Croskey says the service has found thousands of customers in Maryland and Illinois.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2012

Kauai Island halfway done with smart meter installs

The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative has installed 17,500 meters so far, with 2,297 residents requesting deferrals.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 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

Public pressure could influence South Carolina rate hike decision

Public hearings for SCE&G's reduced rate increase request have begun and a decision could be reached soon.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 27, 2012

Climate change skeptics attack renewable energy mandates

Two groups have come together to propose the Electricity Freedom Act, which is designed to combat state renewable energy standards.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 27, 2012

Alaska electricity prices will rise multiple times over the next two years

Regulators are warning customers of at least two hikes before the end of 2014.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 27, 2012

Florida utilities raise rates to pay for nuclear plants

The money will pay for proposed plants in central Florida, which might not ever be built.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 27, 2012

Duke names Rep. Shuler as senior VP of federal affairs

Heisman runner-up and former NFL quarterback Heath Shuler will work with Duke Energy's federal affairs team once he retires from the U.S. House of Representatives.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 26, 2012

Texas faces growing resistance to smart meters

Seven years after the effectuation of a smart meter law, public backlash is creating a push for "opt-out" legislation.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 26, 2012

New Mexico regulators to debate cost of renewable energy

The debate started more than a year ago and will culminate in a January hearing.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012

South Carolina utility is slashing its rate hike request

The company is changing its request after reaching an agreement with opposing parties.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

Massachusetts county wants better notice on planned outages

The Worcester City Council is seeking better communication from utility and construction companies for any temporary loss of electricity.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

Local Oregon utility fee heavily modified, but will still go into effect

The new modifications will still allow the utility to maintain current public safety levels while shifting some of the cost to businesses.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

New York utilities commission has its first meeting

The state's probe into storm recovery performance is officially underway.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

Georgia Power gets approval for new solar initiative

The state's PSC has unanimously approved a 210 MW solar initiative proposed by Georgia Power.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

5 smart meter developments in November

France wants more of them, Australia might as well, and Itron wants a slice of the Japanese market.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012

FERC signs off on Ameren transmission projects in Illinois

The project are part of $1.3 billion in new work that was approved by MISO in December 2011.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012

The case for smart meter opt-out fees

Chris King argues that low opt-out rates and unproven health risks mean fees make a lot of sense.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012

Kentucky Utilities settles on lower rate increase

The utility will seek a $51 million per year hike after wrapping negotiations with other parties.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012

Florida utility battles with regulators over rates

A public council is opposing a settlement that would increase base rates.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 20, 2012

Battle continues between upstart solar company and Georgia Power

The state's Public Service commission is slated to hear both sides of the issue.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 20, 2012

We Energies rate hike would pay its legal fees

The utility's latest rate increase is intended to pay for its lawyers.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 19, 2012

Exelon pays $400K to settle with DOJ

Exelon settled with the Department of Justice over two court order violations that occurred during its merger with Constellation. 

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 16, 2012

Most Read Utility News of the Week: LIPA, Q3 deals and Georgia Power

Recharge utility news knowledge with the week's biggest reads on Utility Dive.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 16, 2012

California ISO moves to prevent JPMorgan from blocking plant retrofits

JPMorgan received a six-month ban for misleading federal regulators in a case where it has been accused of overcharging the California ISO by $73 million.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 16, 2012

New York utility firms subpoenaed by prosecutor in Sandy inquiry

The subpoena asks how well the utilities prepared for the storm.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 16, 2012