Illinois Senate passes ComEd smart grid resolution that aims to fight imposed rate cuts

The measure not only gives the utility help in its upcoming legal battle, but also undermines a previous decision made by the state's commerce commission.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 30, 2012

Southern California electricity rates to rise by about 6% each of the next three years

The utility had initially sought an increase of 16.6% over the first year, but a 5% first-year increase was approved instead.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 30, 2012

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Grid Resiliency

The risk from natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and heat waves is compounded by rising demand for power that threatens to put additional strain on the grid, as well as cyber and physical attacks on critical infrastructure.

By Utility Dive staff

Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers agrees to step down

The decision comes as regulators and Duke come to an agreement, settling a dispute over the company's merger with Progress Energy.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 29, 2012

Nest focused on 63-country expansion with its smart thermostats

CEO and cofounder Tony Fadell offers a glimpse of what Nest has overcome and what the company will do next.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 29, 2012

Georgia nuclear power plant may not be operational until 2017

The first of the plant's new reactors was originally scheduled to be finished in April of 2016, and the delay may lead to potential rate increases.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 29, 2012

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

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