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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 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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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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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 -
Copper thieves risk lives, take wire from utility substations in Vermont
A series of break-ins in Vermont creates danger for utility workers.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 5, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: GridWeek, smart meters and Integrys
Miss the last week of news on Utility Dive? Here are the most popular highlights.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 5, 2012 -
SCE submits a restart plan for its closed San Onofre station
The California utility must await approval by the NRC before moving forward with the restart.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 5, 2012 -
California utility provides smart grid progress report
PG&E gave state regulators its yearly report on smart grid deployment progress and other issues.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 5, 2012 -
Flood risk higher at Duke’s South Carolina nuclear power plant than originally thought
The Oconee nuclear plant faces a greater flood risk from an upstream dam than earlier estimated.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 5, 2012 -
Calpine purchases Texas power plant for $432M
The sale is in effort to boost Calpine’s presence in a state where the supply of surplus power is shrinking.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 4, 2012 -
Maryland governor releases electricity system report, mentions possible monthly surcharge
Governor Martin O’Malley revealed the recommendations of a Maryland task force regarding storm response time.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 4, 2012 -
Illinois’ ComEd to delay smart meter installs and will appeal ICC rate ruling
Key elements of the utility’s modernization program will be delayed while ComEd appeals a ruling on a recent rate cut deduction.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 4, 2012 -
U.K. and China developing new smart grid technologies together
Researchers from the two countries will collaborate to develop new green energy tech for renewables and transmission.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 4, 2012 -
Deep Dive
10 companies with Green Button projects for managing customer data
Utilities and developers alike have come together to find solutions for customer data engagement. Here are a few ideas that are making their ways out into the wild.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 3, 2012 -
Calif. utilities told to meet smart meter HAN deadlines
The CPUC issued deadlines for certain HAN-related education and request programs to be implemented.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 3, 2012 -
Northeastern transmission line receives final federal approval
The Susquehanna-Roseland power line has been given final approval from the National Park Service.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 3, 2012 -
Deep Dive
GridWeek 2012: 3 smart grid trends to watch after smart meter rollouts
Utility Dive sits in as a panel of experts predict what the industry will do with data—and how the services it provides may change.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 2, 2012
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