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DC smart meter installation taking longer than expected
Smart meters have been installed in the homes of 80 percent of Pepco's customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 26, 2012 -
Michigan smart meter opt-out hearings to begin mid-January
The state's PSC will determine whether DTE customers can decline the upgraded meters.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 24, 2012 -
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Most Read Utility News of the Week: Duke Energy, smart meter suit and legislation
Catch up on the week's most popular Utility Dive reads with the following news posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 21, 2012 -
120,000 without power across U.S. after storms
After storms hit the Eastern half of the U.S. on Thursday and Friday, over 120,000 customers were without power this morning.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 21, 2012 -
LG to participate in Texas smart grid research project
The project is being tested by more than 450 volunteer homeowners throughout the state.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012 -
California utility customers to receive 'climate dividend'
The refunds will start appearing on customers' bills in July 2013.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Duke gets development funds for two Texas wind farms
The farms will be part of municipal utilities' plans to reach up to a 35 percent renewable energy rate by 2020.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012 -
PPL to bring automated grid tech to Pennsylvania county
Design and engineering work on the technology was completed this year.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Ill. regulators approve new rates for ComEd customers
Rates will go up as ComEd files for a new rate update in 2013.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Idaho regulators set new rules for renewable energy sales agreements
The rules stem from an investigation initiated in November of 2010.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Minnesota completes 292 MW wind farm
The Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator will be involved in integrating the completed wind park into the regional grid.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Washington wind project beings commercial operation
The energy produced by the project will be purchased under a 30-year agreement.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Kentucky utility to close 800-megawatt coal plant
The plant was once slated for nearly $1 billion in environmental upgrades.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Wind faces uncertain future as incentives end, standards are met
As utilities meet renewable standards and tax credits for wind production end, wind generators are struggling to stay competitive.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Research zeroes in on distributed energy challenges for utilities
A report from the Electric Power Research Institute spotlights the problem of integrating distributed energy into the grid.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Southern Company named top utility in North America
The Atlanta-based utility won Electric Light & Power's top honor.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 19, 2012 -
California utility battles NRC over new San Onofre nuclear plant monitoring system
SCE says that the new system could help operators learn if any parts have broken loose in the plant's generators.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 19, 2012 -
SDG&E signs two solar power purchase agreements
The agreements total 40 megawatts of renewable energy.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Lower smart meter opt-out fee proposed in Nevada
The Public Utilities Commission in the state will now need to sign off on the agreement.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Regulators lower Mon Power, Potomac Edison rates in W.Va.
The FirstEnergy companies will see reduced rates go into effect as of Jan. 1.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 18, 2012 -
NRG Energy brings Arizona solar project into operation
The new generation station will provide electricity for up to 20,000 homes at its peak capacity.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Fourth Progress executive leaves Duke
Other changes include the reassignment of top executives.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Almost 150,000 electric utility substations will be modernized by 2020
A new study estimates that the convergence of key technology developments will lead to the automation or modernization.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012 -
DOE picks seven wind projects that demonstrate offshore tech
The selections come as part of the DOE's efforts to launch an offshore wind industry in the U.S.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012 -
GE announces Universal Relay that supports security, interoperability
The platform is designed to help customers meet the emerging requirements for improved connectivity.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012
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