Regulation & Policy: Page 367
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Worldwide smart meter shipments projected to hit 130 million by 2016
International market growth for smart meters has more than made up for slowed U.S. demand.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 5, 2012 -
Deep Dive
6 smart grid bill of rights examples from around the U.S.
Utility Dive looks at examples of consumer rights being drafted around the U.S. and how they affect the ways smart grid tech gets used.
By Shehryar Nabi • Sept. 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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City officials defend smart meters after ComEd fire reports in Ill.
Naperville's currently smart meter plans proceed, as ComEd and Naperville's city manager issue assurances.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 5, 2012 -
Wisconsin citizens utility group wants state to eliminate subsidies
An electricity ratepayers group on Tuesday called for a phase-out of subsidies it says create unbalanced customer payments.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 5, 2012 -
Duke details rebranding effort to N.C. regulators
Subsidiaries' names and Duke's logo are likely to change in the wake of its merger with Progress Energy.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 4, 2012 -
Utilities say wiring, not smart meters, caused Pennsylvania fires
Maryland utilities tell the Public Service Commission that smart meters were not the cause of Pennsylvania fires.
By Shehryar Nabi • Sept. 4, 2012 -
Executive order will cut energy costs
President Obama signed an order aimed at boosting investments in energy efficiency.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 4, 2012 -
Michigan group opposes November energy proposal
The Michigan Electric Cooperative Association announced its opposition to the 25% renewable energy constitutional mandate on the November 6 ballot.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 4, 2012 -
California power supplier accused of gaming electricity market
The unidentified company has allegedly made $10.5 million in “excessive gains.”
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Duke/Progress merger's approval to be appealed
The city of Orangeburg, S.C., will appeal North Carolina regulators' June 29 decision to allow Duke Energy and Progress Energy to become one company.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Hurricane Isaac, smart meters and Duke
Want to catch up on the week in utility news? Check out Utility Dive's five most read posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Large scale transmission project cancelled by PJM board
The PJM Interconnection Board has decided to cancel a $1.2 billion multi-state transmission project.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Florida utility might be required to receive consent before installing residential smart meters
Port Orange city leaders are looking into requiring that FPL obtain consent from individual customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Organizations push for open global smart grid standards
The IEEE, IAB and W3C have joined with other groups in affirming a set of principles put forward by the OpenStand movement.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 29, 2012 -
UPDATE: Hurricane Isaac knocks out power for 600,000 customers
Entergy's website confirms power outages are affecting more than 600,000 residential and commercial customers.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 29, 2012 -
Minnesota rejects Xcel’s request to drop popular solar subsidy project
A state agency has indicated it will reject Xcel’s plan to eliminate its Solar Rewards rebate program.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 29, 2012 -
Smart meter safety hearing taking place in Baltimore
The Maryland Service Commission is holding a meeting on smart meter safety in light of recent incidents in Pennsylvania.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 28, 2012 -
California utilities oppose solar legislation
Legislators will vote this week on two bills designed to help renters and low-income communities go solar.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 28, 2012 -
Court upholds FERC power related to decade-old California energy crisis
A federal appeal court said that a U.S. energy regulator has authority to retroactively determine prices to help it obtain refunds from entities is oversees.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 28, 2012 -
FirstEnergy names new government affairs director
Anne Grealy has been promoted to the position of executive director.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 28, 2012 -
National Grid making $60M in improvements, asks to add positions
The utility wants resources to improve its storm response capabilities and awaits regulatory approval on a rate increase.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 27, 2012 -
Smart meters meet more resistance in Texas
As smart meter rollouts are implemented, resistant Texans step up efforts to retain old meters.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 27, 2012 -
DistTrack represents a new kind of cybersecurity threat
Intelligent Utility's Editor-in-Chief explains what DistTrack is and why energy companies are at risk.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 24, 2012 -
Deep Dive
10 recent smart meter milestones for utilities
Utility Dive checks out recent status updates from companies who have moved closer to realizing their smart meter deployment goals.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 24, 2012 -
California utility faces rejection as regulators push for solar farm energy storage
Two of five projects proposed by Southern California Edison could be rejected due to a lack of energy storage components.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 24, 2012
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