Regulation & Policy: Page 370
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Belmans named Global Smart Grid Federation's new executive director
The former chairman of the Belgian distribution system operator Elia steps on after a global search to fill the role.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 10, 2012 -
Dominion Virginia Power proposes energy conservation program expansion
The utility claims that its Smart Cooling Rewards program cuts peak electricity demand by almost 60 megawatts.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 10, 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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Florida utility under fire for moving slowly to remove smart meters
After promising that smart meters wouldn’t be installed if customers didn’t want them, FPL is being accused of not living up to its word.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 10, 2012 -
Progress Energy asking for first rate increase since 1988
Progress Energy has told the North Carolina Utilities Commission that it will file a rate increase request next month.
By Shehryar Nabi • Sept. 7, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: ComEd fires, Obama and exit signs
Utility Dive readers this week were following President Obama's energy policy, as well as smart meter fires in Chicagoland. Did you miss anything?
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 7, 2012 -
Ohio utility wants regulated gas pricing to end
A northeastern Ohio utility wants to be the first in the state to end its regulated pricing program.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 7, 2012 -
FERC chairman voices concern of the state of utility cybersecurity
The lack of utility cybersecurity authority is becoming an urgent issue that remains unaddressed.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 7, 2012 -
California community solar bill fails without a vote
A bill to increase California consumers’ access to renewable energy won’t even be voted on following the annual adjournment of the California State Legislature.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 6, 2012 -
NJ to clamp down on utility performance during storms
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced a bill to penalize slow-responding utilities.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 6, 2012 -
Duke CEO gives Obama the edge over Romney on energy
Jim Rogers told CNN that the country is better off now in regards to energy than it was before Obama’s term.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 6, 2012 -
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 -
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
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