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Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: ComEd, Batman and one crazy meter
Too busy to read Utility Dive last week? No worries, that's what we are here for.
By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why the U.S. needs to spend (way) more on energy research
Dive Insight: Infrastructure for renewables and the smart grid won't grow on its own. But how much needs to be spent?
By Davide Savenije • April 11, 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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President Obama proposes more funds for clean energy in 2014
29% more federal dollars will go to making solar and wind power affordable and integrated into the national electric grid.
By Malena Amusa • April 11, 2013 -
Top U.S. grid agency monitors Texas’ electricity reserve plans
Unlike many states, electricity demand is on the rise in Texas, tasking its electricity reserve.
By Malena Amusa • April 11, 2013 -
NJ proposes $10M for solar, wind energy storage
NJ’s clean energy office seeks $10M for renewable energy storage. That’s more than the $7.5M the state plans to spend on renewable energy in 2014.
By Malena Amusa • April 11, 2013 -
USDA pledges $280M to boost rural grids in 13 states
Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the funding would be used to improve system reliability in underserved areas.
By Davide Savenije • April 10, 2013 -
Maryland enacts $1.7B offshore wind legislation
Governor Martin O'Malley signed a law granted $1.7 billion in subsidies to offshore wind developers.
By Davide Savenije • April 10, 2013 -
Ex-regulator wants to pull plug on nuclear power and here’s why
Calling nuclear power a “Band-Aid on a Band-Aid”, ex-regulator Gregory B. Jaczko speaks against a proposal to extend reactor licenses another 20 years.
By Malena Amusa • April 10, 2013 -
N.C. Gov. McCrory: Bill ending renewable requirements to get rewrite
North Carolina legislators have proposed a bill that would end minimum renewable energy requirements for utilities in the state.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
Xcel moves to block municipalization of Boulder, Colo.
Xcel Energy has given Boulder notice that it believes the town has no right to condemn its substations and distribution system outside of the city limits.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
FERC approves new tree trimming rules
New rules for vegetation management focus on vulnerable transmission lines, inspection requirements and minimum clearance distances.
By Davide Savenije • April 8, 2013 -
America's highest-paid utility CEOs: Are they worth it?
A CEO can make 475 times more than the average U.S. worker, introducing top-level rewards, as well as criticism.
By Davide Savenije • April 8, 2013 -
Rate hike leads NJ recoup from Sandy
A rate hike of $12.69 a month looms for customers of Jersey Central Power and Light as the utility recovers $345M of the $640M spent to restore power after Sandy.
By Malena Amusa • April 8, 2013 -
SmartReach's David Green: How to secure the smart grid
SmartReach's David Green highlights the steps needed to secure the smart grid.
By Davide Savenije • April 5, 2013 -
Consumers may see $2B from 2000 Calif. energy crisis
The U.S. Court of Claims ruled the Bonneville Power Administration and Western Area Power Administration sold electricity at inflated prices.
By Davide Savenije • April 5, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Entergy, Exelon and BP wind
Serious news a video of a drunk man in China topped our list of most popular posts this week. Have a look for yourself!
By Brian Warmoth • April 5, 2013 -
Courts reject suit aimed at utility pole chemical
PG&E and Pacific Bell’s use of a chemical preservative does not violate the Clean Water Act, a federal court ruled Wednesday.
By Malena Amusa • April 5, 2013 -
ComEd's smart meter rollout delay sparks $182M lawsuit
The lawsuit accuses ComEd of intentionally failing to follow through on smart meter installs required by its $2.6 billion rate increase.
By Davide Savenije • April 4, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The numbers behind ComEd's troubled $2.6B smart grid project
Two years and millions of dollars later, here is what Illinois' smart grid future looks like—figure by figure.
By Davide Savenije • April 4, 2013 -
Texas invests $6.8B in wind transmission system
The move is expected to attract another $3.3 billion from wind farm developers.
By Davide Savenije • April 3, 2013 -
Duke settles rate hike case in Ohio
Duke Energy will raise electric rates by 2.9% if the settlement is approved by state regulators.
By Davide Savenije • April 3, 2013 -
Dominion forks over $13.4M for EPA, DOJ settlement
The settlement stems from Clean Air Act violations at three of Dominion's coal-fired plants.
By Malena Amusa • April 2, 2013 -
Why is Penn.'s solar market shrinking?
The U.S. solar market grew 76% in 2012, but Pennsylvania seems to be heading in the opposite direction.
By Malena Amusa • April 2, 2013 -
Exelon grows hostile to clean energy
Exelon has recently reversed course on renewable energy generation, and here's why.
By Davide Savenije • April 1, 2013 -
N.J. to cut clean energy spending
After massive growth in solar, a new proposal may slash the program that created 13,000 new jobs over the last five years.
By Malena Amusa • April 1, 2013
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