How do smart meter radiation levels compare with other devices?

Two science writers attempt to counter radiation concerns that have recently plagued smart meter rollouts.

By Brian Warmoth • March 1, 2013

Nestlé installs first global wind project in California

The turbines of the facility will provide about 30 percent of its electricity.

By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013

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Grid Resiliency

Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

Siemens rehires workers at Kansas manufacturing plant

The company is bringing back employees that had previously been laid off as well as adding new jobs.

By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013

Report shows U.S. No. 1, China No. 2 in smart grid investment

The investment in the technology totaled $13.9 billion worldwide in 2012.

By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013

NRC cites three plants for radiation rule violations

The plants exceeded the limits of its public radiation notification system.

By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013

Colorado city feuds with Xcel while trying to form municipal utility

Utility customers in Boulder are left waiting as the legal battle unfolds.

By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: PG&E, data and solar

Need a refresher on the biggest utilities news stories of the week? Give us a minute, and we'll take care of everything.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 28, 2013

How is the smart grid preparing for future superstorms?

Utilities are facing worsening weather conditions whether they like it or not — here's how they're planning to protect themselves.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 28, 2013

Duke weighs rooftop solar expansion as utilities faces 'anemic' growth

Unpredictable long-term energy demand is leading Duke Energy to consider moving into the solar panel business. 

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 28, 2013

Louisiana energy efficiency program put on hold

State regulators voted to halt the program so that the specifics of the plan can be reevaluated.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

Indianapolis utility extends service contract with Landis+Gyr

The plan extends an agreement that has been in place since 1997.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

Silver Spring unveils transformer monitoring solution

The solution offers real-time visibility of the company's distribution and substation transformers.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

NRG Energy plans to bring 590 MW of solar energy online in 2013

The company also intends to bring on more than 2,000 MW of natural gas generation throughout the year.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

7 U.S. power insights from the EIA's new Electricity Data Browser

The Energy Information Administration's electricity data is a treasure trove of insights — but you have to know what you're looking for.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 27, 2013

DOE makes solar funding available to electric co-ops

The U.S. Department of Energy plans to increase the reliability of solar power.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013

Entergy's John Herron elected to Duke exec board

Herron will become the 16th member of the board and will aid the search for Jim Rogers' replacement as CEO.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013

Tens of thousands lose power in Kan., Mo. as 'Thundersnow' hits

Kansas City Power & Light, Wester and BPU all report significant outages.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 26, 2013

Hawaiian Electric seeks utility-scale renewable projects

The goal is to get the projects up and running quickly at a reasonable price.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

Nuclear plant violations lead to Duke-NRC meeting

An apparent license violation was the catalyst for the meeting.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

PG&E refuses to comply with smart meter ban

The utility rejected Sebastopol's newly adopted ban and will ignore any potential fines associated with it.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

NH lawmakers weigh suspension of wind projects

A new bill designed to halt wind project development is currently in committee in the state's House of Representatives.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

Mich. attorney general opposes DTE's smart meter opt-out fee

Schuette's office filed a statement calling the proposed plan "not just and reasonable."

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 25, 2013

Va. ends renewable energy bonuses

After a report questioned the effectiveness of the bonuses, Gov. McDonnell signed a law eliminating them.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 22, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Oncor, Duke and smart meters

Need a refresher on this week's biggest utility news? Get started here.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 22, 2013

Florida senators consider nuclear utility rate changes

The senators are trying to change a state law that charges customers for nuclear power plant construction even if the plant is never built.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013