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DOI To Streamline Energy And Transmission Projects In Pacific Northwest
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell has signed a declaration of cooperation with Oregon and Washington to expedite the review and permitting of energy generation, [...]
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Illinois smart grid back on track
Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) is back on track since the Illinois General Assembly overrode a veto against its enactment. The legislation, which clarifies language in the original smart grid law, takes effect immediately.
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
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TrendlineData Centers and the US Grid
A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.
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FERC chairman submits resignation to President Obama
There is no word yet on who may replace him.
By Davide Savenije • May 29, 2013 -
Deep Dive
What have bill-pay utility scammers been up to lately?
Maybe it's the summer heat—because bill-pay scammers are coming out in throngs.
By Malena Amusa • May 29, 2013 -
Regulators to Energy Traders: HELP (or else)
One of the most frightening scenes from the financial crisis unfolded in the staid environs of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Washington offices, where the regulators charged with monitoring derivatives trade gathered together the heads of commodity trading from recently sham...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Money where your mouth is department: NY funds major transmission upgrades
The New York Power Authority plans to spend $30 million to upgrade its transmission system in central and northern New York. We hope the upgrade initiative will encourage other jurisdictions to do the same.
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Calif. Senator blasts SoCalEdison for alleged criminal misconduct at SONGS
U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer demands a federal probe of the utility and its troubled nuclear plant.
By Malena Amusa • May 29, 2013 -
For appliances, choosing the most cost-effective option depends on several factors
Consumers in the market for new appliances have a wide range of choices that likely vary by cost, options, and efficiency level. If energy cost effectiveness is a factor in the decision, picking the most cost-effective model involves comparing the upfront purchase price and an estimate of the ...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
3 big barriers slowing energy efficiency
A new report details the great opportunity and barriers to energy efficiency investment.
By Malena Amusa • May 29, 2013 -
West Virginia joins states asking high court to hear emissions challenge
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced last week the state is joining two other states in filing an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme court to hear a challenge to federal environmental rules.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Court rules against planned coal-fired power plant
The D.C. Circuit Court dismissed an appeal by Sunflower Electric of a ruling requiring environmental review of a planned coal-fired power plant in Kansas.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Washington receives 14 proposals for outside consultant for greenhouse emission plan
Washington state has received 14 proposals for an outside contractor in a plan that calls for the state to look at greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
How can utilities get consumers to save energy?
Utility Dive spoke with U.S. Alternative Energy Leader Marlene Motyka about Deloitte's study of electricity consumers.
By Davide Savenije • May 28, 2013 -
NOAA Predicts Active 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season
In its 2013 Atlantic hurricane season outlook issued last week, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an active or extremely active season this year.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
The cleantech achievements taking off right now
Across the globe, countries are setting new records in cleantech. Take a look.
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
Sen. Boxer demands DOJ probe of SONGS after leaked letter surfaces
Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) is seeing a Department of Justice probe into Southern California Edison over the faulty parts problems that have plagued the San Onofre nuclear facility.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Clean Line's Grain Belt Express To Deliver Wind Energy Eastward
Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC, an affiliate of Clean Line Energy Partners LLC, has received public-utility status from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) [...]
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Is Duke playing Russian roulette with its coal ash?
Duke’s leaking ash is ‘a serious danger to the health,' NC state says.
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
PJM secures record-breaking low price of power supplies
The cost of power supplies dropped by 56% for the largest US. grid operator. Here’s why.
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
Why Ohio consumers are threatening to boycott FirstEnergy
Energy efficiency activists are pushing to keep certain energy laws in place—or else.
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
Most Read: Cyberattacks, wind storage and our new Energy Secretary
Missed the big news last week? We've got you covered.
By Davide Savenije • May 24, 2013 -
‘Star Trek’ spoof at San Onofre nuclear plant – shocking, hilarious, or both?
Corporate training has gone where no man has gone before.
By Malena Amusa • May 24, 2013 -
The $275B windfall of energy efficiency
A 30% improvement in U.S. building efficiency would spur $275B in new business by 2030.
By Malena Amusa • May 23, 2013 -
Duke to face intensified water pollution suit
Duke's ponds of coal ash threaten to contaminate Charlotte's primary source of drinking water.
By Malena Amusa • May 23, 2013 -
Duke's NC nuclear plant opens up to Feds' special investigation
Duke's Harris plant has a crack in the reactor vessel and a record of problems.
By Malena Amusa • May 23, 2013
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