Texas electricity use declined in 2012

Total electricity use fell in most of the state.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 11, 2013

Google invests in Texas wind project

The internet giant is one of 10 renewable energy investments Google has made since 2010.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 11, 2013

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Electricity Supply and Demand

After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come. 

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Landis+Gyr demos interoperability of Gridstream platform

The tests were for the company's new advanced metering and grid management platform.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 11, 2013

AEP solar plans cancelled by Ohio regulators

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's move stirs disappoint as AEP-Ohio decides what to do next.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 10, 2013

Nevada regulators lower fees for smart meter opt out

The ruling could also possibly allow customers to keep their old analog meters.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013

Louisiana regulator calls for investigation into electricity profits

A proposal is being planned to reduce utility returns by as much as 25 percent.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013

PG&E getting renewable energy from two recently finished projects

The utility will buy the energy produced under 20- and 25-year power purchase agreements.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013

Federal court orders NRC to consider public input on nuclear safety

The ruling forces the NRC to seek great public participation.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013

Duke completes Arizona solar project

The 10-MW project began providing power to customers in mid-December of 2012.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013

Duke-Progress merger to be challenged in court

NC WARN says it will challenge the deal that made Duke Energy the country's largest electric company. 

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 9, 2013

Global smart meter installs predicted to double by 2016

An IHS report anticipates strong growth ahead, with 2015 set to be a banner year.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 9, 2013

Connecticut utility buys new meters for its three substations

The utility has received approval to buy the meters that will monitor the flow of electric energy from the grid into the utility's system.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013

GE to supply monitoring software for wind turbines

The new software will be used by First WInd to maximize energy output.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013

Nebraska nuclear plant gradually improving but remains idle

Regulators have announced that significant work lies ahead as the utility works to address previous deficiencies.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013

Denver schools using demand response, and energy efficiency

The applications will deployed across 24 facilities in the state's largest city.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013

Recurrent opens fourth Sacramento solar plant

The new farm will operate under a 20-year agreement.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013

Cisco teams with AT&T for home energy management tech

The new control panel will improve collection of energy information and interoperability.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013

Wisconsin utility reaches $1.2 million settlement with EPA

The deal involves the retiring of coal plants and future research funding.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013

Zpryme report estimates grid modernization will cost $1.3 billion

The costs associated with the modernization could account for several decades of work.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013

Maryland regulators to offer smart meter opt-out option

The specifics of the opt-out program are still being worked out, but could include a partial opt-out option.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013

First Solar looks to improve PV tech with new Intermolecular contract

The thin solar vendor is attempting to capitalize on its rejuvenated stock price.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013

Privatize Long Island Power, NY panel recommends

An investigative panel convened by Governor Cuomo has found the Long Island Power Authority to be "fundamentally dysfunctional."

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 7, 2013

ICF gets $9.4M energy efficiency contract from unnamed U.S. utility

ICF International has been awarded a contract to enact an undisclosed utility's residential energy efficiency program. 

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 7, 2013

DTE waiting for smart meter opt out ruling in Mich.

The Michigan utility must wait for a decision by state regulators before it can charge its customers who want to stick with old meters.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013

Wisconsin green power and low-energy users will see the brunt of rate increase

State regulators has approved rate increases on those customers who seek greener power sources.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013