NRC will meet with Duke to discuss alleged violations

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will meet with Duke Energy officials to talk about two safety violations.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 17, 2012

Most Read Utility News of the Week: SGIG funding, co-ops and smart meters

Utility Dive's top news posts from the past week addressed funding for electric cooperatives and smart grid projects, as well as a noteworthy fire.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 16, 2012

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Data 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.

By Utility Dive staff

The 10 biggest smart grid projects receiving SGIG funding

Utility Dive continues its analysis of the U.S. Department of Energy's Smart Grid Investment Grant Program progress report—this time looking at funded projects with the biggest total costs.

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 16, 2012

Duke Energy attracted the 2012 Democratic convention, as well as critics

CEO James Rogers has reduced his role as a public face for the event, but Duke has benefited significantly from the administration's policies.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 15, 2012

Court won’t force utilities in Arkansas and Mississippi to pay exit pacts

A federal appeals court rejects an effort by Louisiana utility regulators to make Entergy Corp. subsidiaries in Arkansas and Mississippi pay for prematurely ending agreements.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 15, 2012

DOE wants immediate cybersecurity governance

The Department of Energy (DOE) doesn’t think utilities are doing enough to shore up the vulnerability of the nation’s infrastructure.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 15, 2012

Massachusetts smart grid program gets approved

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has approved a smart grid pilot program designed by National Grid.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 15, 2012

Arkansas regulators want assurances from Entergy about regional pact

Entergy wants to join the transmission group MISO, but Arkansas regulators have concerns.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 14, 2012

Duke CEO Rogers committed to a settlement in Florida

Duke CEO Jim Rogers spoke to Florida regulators Monday on a variety of topics facing the embattled company.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 14, 2012

Duke's Rogers meeting with Florida regulators Monday

Florida officials are interested in how Duke's recent merger will affect Progress Energy customers.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 13, 2012

USDA issuing loan guarantees for rural smart grid projects

Utilities will receive loan guarantees contingent upon meeting specific terms.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 10, 2012

India’s grid preparedness vs. the USA's

America’s aging power grid could lead to blackout, but according to John J. Licata, lead energy strategist at Blue Phoenix Inc., such a wide scope power outage is avoidable.

By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012

Most Read Utility News of the Week: India, Duke Energy and President Obama

Missed out on a day or two of news this week? Have a look at the most popular reads from the Utility Dive news feed.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 9, 2012

The top 10 Smart Grid Investment Grant Program funding recipients

These utilities are receiving big grants for even bigger smart grid projects. Find out who the Smart Grid Investment Grant Program's top 10 beneficiaries are and what types of technology they are investing in.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 9, 2012

Ohio regulators approve AEP pricing plan, bill hikes ahead

American Electric Power Co. saw a three-year pricing plan approved that will affect the bills of 1.5 million Ohio customers.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 9, 2012

Can Demand Response Programs Help Meet the Renewable Energy Integration Challenge?

California's Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires that, by 2020, all utilities in the state use renewables to generate at least 33 percent of the electricity provided to retail customers. Reaching this RPS target will also play a key role in determining whether or not California wi...

By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012

Germany Added 1.8 GW of PV in June, More Than 4 GW in 2012

Almost 4.4 gigawatts (4,373.5 megawatts) of photovoltaic capacity were installed in Germany in the first half of 2012, according to new estimated numbers from the Federal Association of Energy and Water (Bundesverbandes der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft, or BDEW). It was the biggest first half...

By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012

Guest Post: Insight Into the Grid Failure in India

The massive grid failure in India last week affected more than 600 million people. Amidst speculation on the reasons for the failure, we decided to talk to engineers working at the load dispatch centers on the ground to get a firsthand understanding of what really happened. Demand/Supply Misma...

By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012

Pepco filing again for rate increase despite storm-related criticism

Pepco's CEO calls rate hikes "crucial," telling investors the company will ask for another rate increase before the end of the year.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 9, 2012

Duke shareholder sues to nullify $44.5 million severance package for ousted CEO

On behalf of Duke Energy, one of its shareholders has filed a lawsuit claiming that the $44.5 million severance package given to former CEO Bill Johnson was “excessive and unwarranted.”

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 9, 2012

NRC license freeze could shutdown Duke-owned Crystal River 3 nuclear power plant for good

Progress Energy owned the Florida power plant when it was shutdown in 2009 following damage caused by generator replacement.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 9, 2012

President Obama announces seven renewable energy projects

The solar and wind projects will be constructed in four western states – Arizona, California, Nevada, and Wyoming.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 9, 2012

Coal ash bill receives support from both sides of the aisle

A bipartisan group of senators is attempting to reform coal ash regulations.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 9, 2012

Vermont regulators won't allow $21M post-merger payout to customers

The Vermont Public Service Board upheld a provision in the order allowing a merger between Green Mountain Power and the Central Vermont Public Service Corporation.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 8, 2012

NStar could face $10M in fines in Massachusetts

NStar joins Western Massachusetts Electric Co. and National Grid on a list of companies targeted by Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 8, 2012