Baltimore utility introduces online tools

The tools provide consumers with enhanced customer service and communication options.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013

40% of 2012's reported cyber attacks targeted energy interests

USB devices proved to be common entry points for dangerous malware infections.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013

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JCP&L pledges to improve storm-time communications

Will staffing and an app be enough when the next storm arrives?

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Kentucky, Warren Buffett and smart meters

Miss out on the week's biggest utility news? Here's what everyone was looking at on Utility Dive.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013

Arizona utility to donate $1 million for Super Bowl

The donation will help with production costs associated with the 2015 Super Bowl.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013

South Dakota city to write off almost $200,000 in unpaid utility bills

A local regulator is still curious if city officials had done everything to collect the money.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013

South Carolina nuclear waste cleanup plant years behind schedule and millions over budget

The plant is already four years overdue already and is over budget by almost a billion dollars.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013

Nevada co-op becomes first out-of-state utility to join California's grid

The co-op runs along the Nevada-California border and serves more than 20,000 meters.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013

SolarCity deploys 156 MW in 2012, plans to rise even further in 2013

The company showed growth of 117 percent over 2011.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013

Vermont officials want an expert to study smart meter concerns

Meter opponents believe federal standards are lacking and would like to see an independent evaluations of the technology.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2013

Maine company enters competitive electricity market

The company is adding to its diverse portfolio of products by beginning to sell electricity.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 3, 2013

PG&E blames higher rates on grid modernization and renewables

The utility expects to continue increasing rates throughout the year.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 3, 2013

TVA says nuclear energy should be available by 2015

The energy generated by its power plant should be ready on schedule.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 3, 2013

Kentucky utility to pay penalty and upgrade emissions control system

State regulators announced the ruling and will impose the penalty after a 30-day public comment period.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 3, 2013

Algonquin Power buys $149 million wind power farm

The facility is located in Northern Illinois and started commercial operation in 2012.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 3, 2013

Brazil ratchets down smart meter demand

A $10 billion metering market may now be as small as $5 billion.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2013

Conn. utility proposes $47M underground line project

Underground lines could help CL&P to improve response times when dealing with future storms.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2013

Massachusetts attorney general to fight storm fine appeals

The AG's office will defend the fines issued by state regulators against three electric utilities.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 2013

Oregon utility signs agreement to deploy voltage management solution

The agreement is with Landis+Gyr and establishes a demonstration project using EDGESM CVR software.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 2013

AEP orders substation automation system

The new contract will deliver new technology for next generation substation automation projects.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 2013

Indiana appeals court rules Duke must cover ice storm costs

The utility had been trying to get approval to pass the costs onto its customers.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 2013

PPL submits reliability project to regulators

The Pennsylvania utility is seeking approval on a project that will improve electric service for its customers.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 2013

Republican leader looks to freeze North Carolina green energy mandate

The law was the first of its kind when it was first put into effect in 2007.

By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 31, 2012

Duke required to absorb $900M in overrun costs

The agreement has been approved by Indiana's Utility Regulatory Commission.

By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 28, 2012

Iowa cooperative awards OSI master system contract

The contract will supply a state of the art new system as part of a project supported the DOE.

By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 27, 2012