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  • Two U.S. power plants hit by viruses

    The attacks came in the form of cyber malware on computers in the plants.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 2013
  • Utility offers expanded solar incentives for Utah customers

    The incentives will be in the form of cash and will help customers offset the cost of installing systems on their homes.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 2013
  • Silhouette of an electrical worker repairing a power line following Hurricane Beryl. Explore the Trendlineâž”
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    AI in the Power Sector

    Artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to impact the electricity industry from both ends: as the technology driving large load demand growth and as a tool with the potential to make the power system more efficient. 

    By Utility Dive staff
  • Connecticut utility agrees to tentative contract with union

    The agreement would come with a wage increase of about 11 percent over four years.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 2013
  • Customers oppose reimbursing Ohio utility $62 million

    The money would go toward repairs made necessary by last summer's severe storms.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 2013
  • NRC has a plan to restart the troubled San Onofre nuclear plant

    The plant has been offline since a small radiation leak was discovered at the plant.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 2013
  • Pike predicts 380 million Chinese smart meters by 2020

    How much smart grid tech will $72 billion buy for the country in the coming decade?

    By Jan. 15, 2013
  • Arkansas regulators to review emissions controls plan

    The review will look at controls on a 528 MW plant and could lead to its closing by 2015.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013
  • AEP solar project 'all but dead'

    Ohio's 50-megawatt solar project has likely been permanently derailed.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013
  • California utility blamed for 2011 windstorm response

    State regulators have found that SCE failed to properly investigate power outages during the storm.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013
  • Duke completes two Texas wind projects

    The projects will add 402 MW to the company's renewables fleet.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013
  • LADWP launches solar FIT program

    The water utility has unveiled a plan to increase local solar power in Los Angeles.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013
  • 14,700 Idaho customers lose power to downed line

    Rocky Mountain Power was working to get power restored Monday morning.

    By Jan. 14, 2013
  • Vermont nuclear plant battle goes to appeals court

    Even after receiving a new 20-year license, the plant could still be forced to shutdown this spring.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013
  • Florida utility auditors to enforce grid standards

    Regulators will be checking how well the utility stacks up against a checklist of 80 standards.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013
  • Dominion plans for third reactor at nuclear station will go forward as planned

    The Virginia power company says that a third reactor is still in the works.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013
  • Connecticut utility exec receives $35M in retirement compensation

    Despite storm recovery issues, pay for utility execs continues to increase.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013
  • Duke completes North Carolina solar farm

    The 12.5-MW project was put into service in December.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    Most Read Utility News of the Week: LIPA, Duke-Progress and AEP-Ohio

    Miss the biggest Utility Dive news posts this week? Get caught up right now.

    By Jan. 11, 2013
  • CT regulators approve CL&P's interstate reliability project

    The project will boost system reliability for Conn. Light & Power and National Grid across Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

    By Davide Savenije • Jan. 11, 2013
  • California wind farm transmits energy to the Sunrise Powerlink

    The Ocotillo Wind project has started commercial operation in southern California.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 11, 2013
  • 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
  • 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 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