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  • California utility customers to receive 'climate dividend'

    The refunds will start appearing on customers' bills in July 2013.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012
  • Duke gets development funds for two Texas wind farms

    The farms will be part of municipal utilities' plans to reach up to a 35 percent renewable energy rate by 2020.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012
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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
  • PPL to bring automated grid tech to Pennsylvania county

    Design and engineering work on the technology was completed this year.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012
  • Ill. regulators approve new rates for ComEd customers

    Rates will go up as ComEd files for a new rate update in 2013.

    By Dec. 20, 2012
  • Idaho regulators set new rules for renewable energy sales agreements

    The rules stem from an investigation initiated in November of 2010.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012
  • Minnesota completes 292 MW wind farm

    The Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator will be involved in integrating the completed wind park into the regional grid.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012
  • Washington wind project beings commercial operation

    The energy produced by the project will be purchased under a 30-year agreement.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012
  • Kentucky utility to close 800-megawatt coal plant

    The plant was once slated for nearly $1 billion in environmental upgrades.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012
  • Wind faces uncertain future as incentives end, standards are met

    As utilities meet renewable standards and tax credits for wind production end, wind generators are struggling to stay competitive.

    By Davide Savenije • Dec. 19, 2012
  • Research zeroes in on distributed energy challenges for utilities

    A report from the Electric Power Research Institute spotlights the problem of integrating distributed energy into the grid. 

    By Davide Savenije • Dec. 19, 2012
  • Southern Company named top utility in North America

    The Atlanta-based utility won Electric Light & Power's top honor.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 19, 2012
  • California utility battles NRC over new San Onofre nuclear plant monitoring system

    SCE says that the new system could help operators learn if any parts have broken loose in the plant's generators.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 19, 2012
  • SDG&E signs two solar power purchase agreements

    The agreements total 40 megawatts of renewable energy.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 19, 2012
  • Lower smart meter opt-out fee proposed in Nevada

    The Public Utilities Commission in the state will now need to sign off on the agreement.

    By Dec. 18, 2012
  • Regulators lower Mon Power, Potomac Edison rates in W.Va.

    The FirstEnergy companies will see reduced rates go into effect as of Jan. 1.

    By Dec. 18, 2012
  • NRG Energy brings Arizona solar project into operation

    The new generation station will provide electricity for up to 20,000 homes at its peak capacity.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012
  • Fourth Progress executive leaves Duke

    Other changes include the reassignment of top executives.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012
  • Almost 150,000 electric utility substations will be modernized by 2020

    A new study estimates that the convergence of key technology developments will lead to the automation or modernization.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012
  • DOE picks seven wind projects that demonstrate offshore tech

    The selections come as part of the DOE's efforts to launch an offshore wind industry in the U.S.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012
  • GE announces Universal Relay that supports security, interoperability

    The platform is designed to help customers meet the emerging requirements for improved connectivity.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012
  • PPL awarded $13.5M Navy contract

    PPL EnergyPlus will provide power to Naval bases in Pennsylvania.

    By Davide Savenije • Dec. 17, 2012
  • Duke delays N.C. tree removal project

    The utility had come under fire after residents questioned the project's holiday timing.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 17, 2012
  • Florida utility commission selects Elster smart grid tech

    The smart grid solution will provide two-way communication for electric, water, and gas meters.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 17, 2012
  • Dominion to develop fuel cell project in Connecticut

    The project will be completed on a facility recently acquired by the utility in Bridgeport.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 17, 2012
  • DTE to sue couple who claim smart meters made them sick

    The couple removed smart meters from two homes and replaced them with unauthorized meters.

    By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 17, 2012