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California regulators plan to investigate rates at closed San Onofre plant
The investigation has been spurred on by ratepayers who have complained they shouldn’t be paying for a plant that isn’t functioning.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 17, 2012 -
SDG&E’s request to recover wild fire costs denied by regulators
The utility will still seek financial recovery through separate proceedings.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 17, 2012 -
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TrendlineElectricity Supply and Demand
After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come.
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Pittsburgh can buy renewable cheaper than standard rate
Some Pittsburgh homeowners can purchase wind and solar energy at a 10 percent cheaper cost than the utility’s default rate.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 17, 2012 -
Xcel Energy cracking down on banners attached to poles in Colorado
The company will begin enforcing existing rules more stringently in the interests of safety.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Progress files for rate increase in N.C.
Duke subsidiary Progress Energy Carolinas has asked for an annual base revenue increase of 12%.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Progress power plant polluting North Carolina river, according to report
Duke University released a study that finds Progress’ plant is sending arsenic into a local river.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Pennsylvania unveils its largest solar project to date
The five-megawatt ground-mounted solar project will produce approximately 7.5 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Massachusetts solar plan to move forward
A 2.9-megawatt solar farm will soon replace a landfill.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 16, 2012 -
South Carolina utilities defend solar practices
The state’s major utilities contend they’re committed to renewable energy, even though they don’t rely heavily on sun power.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Deep Dive
On the Grid: Greg Ennis of the Wi-Fi Alliance
Utility Dive asked the Wi-Fi Alliance's technical director about where he sees IEEE 802.11n, 802.11ac and Smart Energy Profile 2 fitting in with the future of the smart grid.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 15, 2012 -
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 -
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
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