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Smart grid tech demand surges overseas
American metering companies are flocking to countries such as China and Brazil, where high demand for smart meters is being stimulated by government-mandated rollouts.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 15, 2012 -
Georgia Power challenged by solar push
The utility’s monopoly is under attack by a push toward rooftop solar panels.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 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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Smart grid technology development advances
South Korea's push ahead on smart grid technology development has been highlighted by a new report from the World Energy Council.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 15, 2012 -
Texas co-op to add additional ways to access solar panel power
Members of the largest electric cooperative in the United States will soon have new ways to access electricity generated from solar panels.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 15, 2012 -
NY wants FERC to reconsider Sept. energy cost order
New York claims the order could cost rate-payers up to $500 million.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 12, 2012 -
Clean Line requests public utility status for $2B line through Illinois
The proposed project would be 500 miles long and promote a variety of wind energy sources.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 12, 2012 -
PG&E granted $1M for compressed air energy storage project
The grant from the California Energy Commission will go towards the design of a compressed air energy storage plant to generate electricity during high demand events on the West Coast.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 12, 2012 -
Duke cuts power to Cincinnati-area home after resident refuses smart meter
The mother of one is now using a fireplace, candles, and a generator in place of Duke's electric service.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 12, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Green Button, Peco and smart grid plans
Recharge your utility news knowledge for the week with Utility Dive's most popular reads of the last few days.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 12, 2012 -
World Energy Council report looks at smart grid, addresses challenges
South Korea will host next year's World Energy Congress as the country prepares a major smart grid project on Jeju Island.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 11, 2012 -
ComEd requests expedited review as smart grid funding gap looms
Exelon Corp. could see reduced returns as ComEd seeks an appeal and smart meter deadline alterations.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 11, 2012 -
Alabama utility to buy wind power from Kansas
The long-term purchase agreement will transport electricity across five states from Kansas to Alabama.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 11, 2012 -
Bank of America Tower owner accuses Con Edison of overcharging
After successfully appealing to regulators last year for $290,000 in overbilled charges, the owner of the Bank of America Tower is once again asking regulators to stop Con Edison from overcharging on its energy bill.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 10, 2012 -
Naperville, Ill., smart meter deployments nearly finished as refusals continue
More than 600 residents still refuse to allow smart meters to be installed on their homes in the Chicago suburb.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 10, 2012 -
E.On opens its first wind farm in Indiana
The farm will generate enough clean power for more than 60,000 households in the Midwest.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 10, 2012 -
Orlando Utilities Commission will allow city to leave wholesale power contracts
The commission voted 4-0 to let Vero Beach out of its power contracts with local utilities.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 10, 2012 -
New Hampshire cooperative says smart meters only measure monthly household usage
Officials of the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative assert that smart meters aren’t as smart as some opponents contend.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 10, 2012 -
Iowa regulators approve rate hike
The increase has been approved on the grounds that it will help offset rising costs.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 10, 2012 -
Peco to resume smart meter installs, replace 96,000 devices
The $650 million plan was put on pause following a series of smart meter fire reports.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 9, 2012 -
Twitter gives SDG&E an edge during blackout
During a 2011 blackout, all of San Diego Electric & Gas's 2.7 million customers lost power and used Twitter to communicate with them.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 9, 2012 -
DP&L seeks approval for $120M charge in Ohio
In the wake of the approval for AEP's similar request, Dayton Power & Light is requesting regulators for an additional $5-per-household charge.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 9, 2012 -
Energy efficiency could save six states $20 billion by 2030
Six western and southwestern states are in a position to save billions if the shift toward efficient energy is accelerated.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 9, 2012 -
Pepco and union reach tentative agreement to avert strike
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1900 will vote on a new four-year contract following the tentative agreement.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 8, 2012 -
Baltimore utility overdue on its bills to the city
Officials have ruled that a major utility hasn’t made payments for the use of its conduit system.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 8, 2012 -
Microgrids gaining popularity amid record-breaking storm outages
The concept of microgrid energy systems with the ability to operate independently from the power grid are growing increasingly popular.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 8, 2012
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