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  • Louisiana regulator calls for investigation into electricity profits

    A proposal is being planned to reduce utility returns by as much as 25 percent.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013
  • PG&E getting renewable energy from two recently finished projects

    The utility will buy the energy produced under 20- and 25-year power purchase agreements.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 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
  • Federal court orders NRC to consider public input on nuclear safety

    The ruling forces the NRC to seek great public participation.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013
  • Duke completes Arizona solar project

    The 10-MW project began providing power to customers in mid-December of 2012.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013
  • Duke-Progress merger to be challenged in court

    NC WARN says it will challenge the deal that made Duke Energy the country's largest electric company. 

    By Davide Savenije • Jan. 9, 2013
  • Global smart meter installs predicted to double by 2016

    An IHS report anticipates strong growth ahead, with 2015 set to be a banner year.

    By Jan. 9, 2013
  • Connecticut utility buys new meters for its three substations

    The utility has received approval to buy the meters that will monitor the flow of electric energy from the grid into the utility's system.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013
  • GE to supply monitoring software for wind turbines

    The new software will be used by First WInd to maximize energy output.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013
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    Nebraska nuclear plant gradually improving but remains idle

    Regulators have announced that significant work lies ahead as the utility works to address previous deficiencies.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013
  • Denver schools using demand response, and energy efficiency

    The applications will deployed across 24 facilities in the state's largest city.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013
  • Recurrent opens fourth Sacramento solar plant

    The new farm will operate under a 20-year agreement.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013
  • Cisco teams with AT&T for home energy management tech

    The new control panel will improve collection of energy information and interoperability.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013
  • Wisconsin utility reaches $1.2 million settlement with EPA

    The deal involves the retiring of coal plants and future research funding.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013
  • Zpryme report estimates grid modernization will cost $1.3 billion

    The costs associated with the modernization could account for several decades of work.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013
  • Maryland regulators to offer smart meter opt-out option

    The specifics of the opt-out program are still being worked out, but could include a partial opt-out option.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013
  • First Solar looks to improve PV tech with new Intermolecular contract

    The thin solar vendor is attempting to capitalize on its rejuvenated stock price.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013
  • Privatize Long Island Power, NY panel recommends

    An investigative panel convened by Governor Cuomo has found the Long Island Power Authority to be "fundamentally dysfunctional."

    By Davide Savenije • Jan. 7, 2013
  • ICF gets $9.4M energy efficiency contract from unnamed U.S. utility

    ICF International has been awarded a contract to enact an undisclosed utility's residential energy efficiency program. 

    By Davide Savenije • Jan. 7, 2013
  • DTE waiting for smart meter opt out ruling in Mich.

    The Michigan utility must wait for a decision by state regulators before it can charge its customers who want to stick with old meters.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013
  • Wisconsin green power and low-energy users will see the brunt of rate increase

    State regulators has approved rate increases on those customers who seek greener power sources.

    By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013
  • 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 Jan. 4, 2013
  • JCP&L pledges to improve storm-time communications

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

    By Jan. 4, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    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 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