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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 Brian Warmoth • Dec. 20, 2012 -
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TrendlineGrid Resiliency
The risk from natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and heat waves is compounded by rising demand for power that threatens to put additional strain on the grid, as well as cyber and physical attacks on critical infrastructure.
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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 Brian Warmoth • 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 Brian Warmoth • 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 -
New Mexico utility nears completion on a Navajo Lake transmission line project
The project connected nearly half a mile of cables crossing the northwestern arm of Navajo Lake.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Building energy codes present savings for utilities
New research suggests utilities would be wise to implement code-based strategies.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 14, 2012
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