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Many New Yorkers who switched to independent energy providers are now paying more
According to state’s Public Service Commission, customers who left major utilities for smaller ones are no longer benefiting from the switch.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 19, 2012 -
Ohio regulators say electricity costs can be deferred
Ormet Corp. is being permitted to defer electricity costs that were set to be due in a few weeks.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 19, 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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Advice to Fortune 500 CEOs on Senator Rockefeller's cybersecurity request
Lawyers advise companies to measure responses based on past and potential future disclosures.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 18, 2012 -
Northeast Utilities sets aside almost 1,000 acres for green space in Conn.
981 acres will be preserved as a part of NU's $5 billion deal to buy NStar.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 18, 2012 -
Georgia Power plans to lower electricity bills
The utility plans to file a request to lower rates for its customers starting in January.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 18, 2012 -
ComEd says it will continue to meet reliability standards despite dispute with regulators
The Chicago-based company is being tight-lipped, however, on what penalties it will agree to should the standards not be met.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 18, 2012 -
Florida regulators set date to discuss Progress’ broken Crystal River plant
The Public Service Commission will hold a hearing to discuss the future of the nuclear plant.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 18, 2012 -
Idahoans reject spending more on wind in poll
The poll comes as Idaho Power seeks to changes to current wind power purchasing requirements in the state.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 17, 2012 -
Edison Mission Energy completes 3rd Nebraska wind farm
Construction on the Broken Bow wind project in Custer County, Nebraska is complete and will begin commercial operation in several weeks. The $145 million wind project, operated by Edison Mission Energy, is capable of generating up to 80 MW of energy. The Nebraska Public Power District will pur...
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 17, 2012 -
U.S. energy industry getting serious about marine power generation
The ocean could be an untapped 2,610 terawatt-hour boost to American energy production.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 17, 2012 -
Arizona renewable energy credits may be coming to an end
The RECs may soon become unnecessary because the cost of producing photovoltaic energy is almost even with the cost for grid power.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 17, 2012 -
California regulators plan to investigate rates at closed San Onofre plant
The investigation has been spurred on by ratepayers who have complained they shouldn’t be paying for a plant that isn’t functioning.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 17, 2012 -
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 -
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
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