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Alaska regulators consider unified utility
A state representative is wondering if the state would be better served by a single utility.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 4, 2013 -
Maryland PSC allows smart meter opt out
The decision extends a temporary order that allows customers to reject smart meters installation.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 4, 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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Energy Secretary to resign
The Department of Energy said Steven Chu, the public face of the Solyndra scandal, will resign.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 1, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: DistribuTECH, Nest and Google
Want to see what other utility news readers cared about this week? Now is your chance.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 1, 2013 -
DOE to invest $9 million in solar development
The federal agency will invest the money in an effort to accelerate solar energy deployment.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 1, 2013 -
ConEd to offer storm protection plan
The plan will protect critical equipment from devastating storms.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013 -
California regulators approve large-scale solar project
The approval will allow a solar developer to sell power from its projects as part of a 25-year agreement.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013 -
Chesapeake Energy's co-founder and CEO stepping down amid scandal
The company's crumbling finances, an SEC investigation and shareholder mutiny have led its chief executive to retire.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013 -
NRC to decide on San Onofre nuclear plant this spring
The ruling on restarting the stalled plant has been pending for months.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013 -
NRC begins final inspection at stalled Nebraskan power plant
A primary focus was recent problems to a water pump.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Nuclear fuel transport package approved
The NRC approved the plan, which is expected to launch its first delivery in 2014.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Group claims Duke's talks with state regulators were improper
The advocacy group has asked for an investigation into the utility's conversations with the state's utilities commission.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Mississippi Power, PSC agree on rate request for power plant
The utility has been permitted to request a recovery of financing costs for a 582 MW power plant.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Deep Dive
DistribuTECH 2013: Announcements and rollouts to watch going into the show
Whether you're on the ground in San Diego or watching remotely, here's what Cisco, Texas Instruments and DVI have announced before the show floor's Tuesday opening.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Google spends $2.6M to influence smart grid policy
The Internet giant is actively trying to expedite grid modernization.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Missouri may add utility surcharge to fund upgrades
Supporters of the new plan contend that the new funds will help modernize the state's power infrastructure.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Con Edison seeks rate hike for $1B in anti-storm spending
After its unprepared response to Hurricane Sandy, Con Edison is seeking federal funding and rate increases to finance infrastructural upgrades.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Power outages and the changing energy market
As Duke decides whether to shut down a power plant, BrightSource and SoCalEdison terminated a solar purchase deal.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Maine wind generators get key approval from utility regulators
The approval grants a Norwegian energy giant permission to build a large offshore wind project.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Arizona regulators cut solar incentives
The reductions will affect residential solar installations.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Mississippi regulators reconsider Southern Co. rate hike
The state's PSC has approved a settlement that allows the company to seek higher rates.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Duke Energy wants ratepayers to fund power plant retrofits
The utility is looking for permission to bill its customers for power plant upgrades.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 24, 2013 -
DOE discovers mismanagement of $700M smart grid program
A top inspector for the agency found almost a billion dollars in funding wasn't properly managed.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The 10 longest power outages of 2012
Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc on power infrastructure in 2012, and the EIA's outage data for the year shows just how bad things got.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Duke may decide on Crystal River plant by February
The plan has been shut down since 2009 after cracks were found in the reactor's containment building.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 23, 2013
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