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PSE&G named the most reliable utility in the nation
The New Jersey utility has won the honor five of the last eight years.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 29, 2012 -
Nevada regulators approve smart meter opt-out program
Customers of NV Energy can now pay a fee to have an electric meter installed and read manually.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 29, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineGrid 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.
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Ohio nuclear plant suffers ‘unusual event’
An “unusual event” is the company’s designation for the lowest risk warning.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 29, 2012 -
Con Ed and LIPA subpoened over Sandy responses
Gov. Cuomo’s commission wants answers, though no one has been called to testify just yet.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 28, 2012 -
National Grid workers complain of delayed post-Sandy pay
National Grid has responded as workers are asking for penalties in Rhode Island.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 28, 2012 -
Lowell may become largest Mass. community with municipal aggregation plan
Competitive rates would be sought out to compare with offerings from National Grid.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 28, 2012 -
Top LIPA executive becomes latest to depart following Sandy
A VP of customer service wasn’t the only one to resign this week, following COO Michael Hervey’s announcement that he would leave.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Startup PointClickSwitch focuses on consumer price comparisons, service swaps
Co-founder Phil Croskey says the service has found thousands of customers in Maryland and Illinois.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Kauai Island halfway done with smart meter installs
The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative has installed 17,500 meters so far, with 2,297 residents requesting deferrals.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Public pressure could influence South Carolina rate hike decision
Public hearings for SCE&G’s reduced rate increase request have begun and a decision could be reached soon.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Climate change skeptics attack renewable energy mandates
Two groups have come together to propose the Electricity Freedom Act, which is designed to combat state renewable energy standards.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Alaska electricity prices will rise multiple times over the next two years
Regulators are warning customers of at least two hikes before the end of 2014.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Florida utilities raise rates to pay for nuclear plants
The money will pay for proposed plants in central Florida, which might not ever be built.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Duke names Rep. Shuler as senior VP of federal affairs
Heisman runner-up and former NFL quarterback Heath Shuler will work with Duke Energy’s federal affairs team once he retires from the U.S. House of Representatives.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 26, 2012 -
New Mexico regulators to debate cost of renewable energy
The debate started more than a year ago and will culminate in a January hearing.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012 -
Oklahoma power line shortage hurts oil extraction
Companies looking to extract oil and natural gas are dealing with insufficient access to electricity.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012 -
Smart technology is gaining traction in Minnesota
Utilities in the state are actively trying to help customers cut the cost of their bills.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012 -
Utility worker punctured pipe in Massachusetts gas explosion
Friday’s natural gas blast has been officially attributed to “human error.”
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012 -
SolarCity plans for cleantech IPO by year’s end
The solar installer aims to reverse the trend of unsuccessful cleantech IPOs.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012 -
Toronto Hydro uses smart grid tech to track $12M/year in energy thefts
Toronto Hydro’s CEO highlights the effectiveness of smart grid technology in detecting the one of the culprits of electricity theft: marijuana grow operations.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 21, 2012 -
South Carolina utility is slashing its rate hike request
The company is changing its request after reaching an agreement with opposing parties.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012 -
Massachusetts county wants better notice on planned outages
The Worcester City Council is seeking better communication from utility and construction companies for any temporary loss of electricity.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012 -
Local Oregon utility fee heavily modified, but will still go into effect
The new modifications will still allow the utility to maintain current public safety levels while shifting some of the cost to businesses.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012 -
New York utilities commission has its first meeting
The state’s probe into storm recovery performance is officially underway.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012 -
Georgia Power gets approval for new solar initiative
The state’s PSC has unanimously approved a 210 MW solar initiative proposed by Georgia Power.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012
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