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

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Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive

Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

By Utility Dive staff

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

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

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By Brian Warmoth • 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 Brian Warmoth • 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

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

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 Brian Warmoth • 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

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