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Arizona regulator withdraws solar energy cap proposal
Solar advocates in the state are calling the withdrawal a victory for the state's renewable energy future.
By Christopher Sacco • March 18, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Twitter, smart meters and the grid
Need to catch up on the most important utility news reads of the week? We've got you covered right here.
By Brian Warmoth • March 14, 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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Regulators prepared to kick Liberty out of New York
The electricity seller may be out of second chances, thanks to continued complaints about deceptive practices.
By Brian Warmoth • March 14, 2013 -
Are U.S. cities taking over the utility business?
Boulder, Colo., is taking over the electricity business in its town as utilities fear other cities will do the same.
By Davide Savenije • March 14, 2013 -
Maine's smart meter opt-out fees could end with new bill
Legislation may go even further as Central Maine Power encounters resistance to its current policies.
By Brian Warmoth • March 14, 2013 -
Duke, NextEra and EDF renewable energy projects gain White House approval
Californians will get one of the world's largest solar developments as a result.
By Brian Warmoth • March 13, 2013 -
Ind. may let utilities raise rates without regulatory process
If the bill passes, utilities in Indiana would use cost "trackers" to calculate rate hikes.
By Davide Savenije • March 13, 2013 -
NY legislators push back against Cuomo's utility fine agenda
Millions of dollars could be at stake, depending on what eventually goes through.
By Brian Warmoth • March 13, 2013 -
Public hearings set for Duke rate increase request
The hearings will begin in May and invite public commentary.
By Christopher Sacco • March 13, 2013 -
Ill. House committee passes bill that aims to expand smart grid
The bill restores funding that will improve reliability and create jobs.
By Christopher Sacco • March 13, 2013 -
Massachusetts AG requests utility execs' salary information
The requested information also includes any bonuses and incentives received.
By Christopher Sacco • March 13, 2013 -
Silver Spring Networks IPO anticipated Wednesday
Silver Springs Networks, which provides metering and networking solutions to utilities, hopes to sell stock to boost profit margins.
By Davide Savenije • March 12, 2013 -
NRC denies Calvert Cliffs 3 plant license
The commission upheld a previous decision by the licensing board regarding the permit.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Duke wind farm tax will cost Wyoming community $800,000 in revenue
The loss in revenue is a result of the wind farm being valued at nearly half of what had been expected.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Report says NRC failed to enforce proper regulations
The report claims that one in six reactors experienced safety breaches due to NRC oversight.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
8 smart meter protests that will shock you
These smart meter protestors showed up in the news and in some cases on video with aggressive responses to new meter installations.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2013 -
Does daylight savings increase energy demands?
The Wall Street Journal reflects on two studies that evaluated the impact of clock changes on energy use.
By Brian Warmoth • March 11, 2013 -
Tennessee regulator argues that bill would raise utility rates
The state's attorney general said a new measure currently in the legislature would cause rates to "climb significantly."
By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013 -
Indiana regulators look into utility cost reimbursement measure
The measure is facing opposition from consumer advocates and customers.
By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013 -
California community to remove utility lines
Indian Wells regulators have decided to take away all of the remaining above-ground lines.
By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Smart meter extremism and utility drones
If you missed this week's top stories, Utility Dive is here to catch you up.
By Davide Savenije • March 8, 2013 -
Deep Dive
For utility news: 12 journalists on Twitter you need to follow
These reporters and editors represent some of the best in the business from the NYT, WSJ and other prominent outlets.
By Davide Savenije • March 8, 2013 -
NRC issues report cards to U.S. nuclear power plants
Each of the 104 plants currently in operation were given assessment letters.
By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 2013 -
Texas power market's revamp may wait until fall
Critics wonder if the state has the generation necessary to beat summer heat in 2013.
By Brian Warmoth • March 7, 2013 -
U.S. energy trends: Home use of electronics rises as heating, cooling drops
A breakdown of the Energy Information Administration's residential energy consumption data reveals some intriguing insights.
By Davide Savenije • March 7, 2013