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Arizona solar farm dedicated
The farm is located 30 miles from the state’s capitol of Phoenix.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 15, 2012 -
Colorado city sets conditions for new municipal utility
The forming of a municipal energy utility has led to changes in the city charter.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 15, 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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Some customers trying to leave New Jersey utility following Sandy restoration
Residents in Sussex County are attempting to switch to a local co-op.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 15, 2012 -
Deep Dive
6 power deals worth more than $50M in Q3
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ North American power deals report listed the six biggest power deals in the third quarter of 2012.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 14, 2012 -
16,000% increase in utilities’ mobile traffic due to Sandy
After Hurricane Sandy caused blackouts across the Eastern seaboard, utility customers turned to their smartphones to stay updated on the situation.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Debate over burying power lines goes into the spotlight after Sandy
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, utilities are facing calls from politicians and consumers to bury their power lines in order to make them less vulnerable.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Long Island utility COO resigns amid outrage over Sandy recovery
After a slow restoration process, LIPA’s Michael Hervey is stepping down.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Southern California wind power contract finalized
The wind plant is currently under construction.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Solar installation coming to Army base, missile range
The installation will be one of the Army’s two largest facilities of this type.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Recent storms could keep Connecticut’s electricity rates among the highest in the country
Damage caused by Hurricane Sandy and last year’s Hurricane Irene may force the state’s utilities to maintain their high rates.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012 -
EcoFactor smart thermostats score mass deployment deal in Las Vegas
NV Energy’s pilot program concluded, finding that the utility could cut up 3 kilowatts of energy per home using the devices.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
North Carolina AG argues to revoke Duke’s rate increase approval
The AG office told the court that consumer interests were not being given adequate weight.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
EEI president stresses importance of partnernships, $35B in system investments
Kuhn writes that “no amount of infrastructure spending” would have been enough to protect the grid from Sandy.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
USA Today Editorial Board calls for better infrastructure in New York
The editorial follows Gov. Cuomo’s demands for a better grid in the Empire State.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Georgia Power fights solar utility plan
The utility filed a formal response with the Public Service Commission.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Utility poles in short supply during Sandy restoration
Replacing damaged poles has increased demand and stretched resources.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Nevada co-op to supply electricity to military drone base
The troops who guide the U.S. military’s airborne drones will soon get their power over lines owned by a Nevada electric cooperative.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Regulators will continue to monitor Michigan nuclear power plant
Despite apparently addressing its safety problems, a Michigan power plant will continue to be scrutinized.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Duke met with SEC to explain CEO dismissal, face questions regarding rate increase
Federal regulators requested more information about the firing of Bill Johnson.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 13, 2012 -
NY Gov. Cuomo asking federal government for $30B after Sandy
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Governor Cuomo plans to repair damages and rebuild his state’s aging energy grid.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Electricity deregulation has a history of pitfalls
According to utility experts, switching electricity suppliers is likely to be more trouble than it’s worth.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Columbia utility customers paid more after choice
Since being offered a choice between gas carriers, certain Ohio customers have paid more for their service.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Utilities continue restoration attempts in the northeast following storms
More than 125,000 customers still remained without power over the weekend.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Con Ed estimates Sandy costs at $450 million
Most of its recovery work is complete, but the utility expects to take a financial hit.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Nebraska company receives wind turbine grant
A rural energy grant will pay for the turbine.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 12, 2012
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