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Maryland utilities say 24-hour restoration is unrealistic following severe storms
Barring fundamental changes to energy distribution, officials claim they won’t be able to restore power to all customers within 24 hours of a hurricane-like storm.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Peco cites 'external' problems for its smart meter fires
A Peco executive said that the freeze on smart meter installation would continue until at least October while the cause of several fires is being evaluated.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 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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Walmart expands solar installations in Arizona
The retailer’s solar initiative will be expanding with a new distribution center near the state’s capitol.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012 -
California PUC saves 1,000 MW through energy efficient programs
The state’s PUC announced 5,900 GWh of electricity savings over the last two years thanks to energy efficient initiatives.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Smart meter problems, batteries and Duke
Want to see what everyone else on Utility Dive was reading this week? Check out the five most popular posts from our news feed.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Duke Energy appears on Dow Jones North American Sustainability Index, misses out on global index
The company returns to DJ's North American Sustainability Index, but failed to make the Global Sustainability Index.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Northwest's data centers may need 10% of regions power by 2030
Electricity demands are beginning to catch the attention of cities and analysts, even as technology improves efficiency.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Utility Dive's top 12 smart grid, metering and tech lists of the summer
Utility Dive has been watching smart grid and other tech trends all summer long, and these are the most popular features to emerge over the last few months.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Idaho court expected to rule on PacificCorp asset appraisal decisions
The state Supreme Court's decision would likely impact Idaho Power's current appraisal disputes as well.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
ComEd customer's smart meter fire results in 'huge flames,' reimbursement
Commonwealth Edison says that it has only seen one smart meter fire per year over three years.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
TVA seeks public comments on proposed transmission line project
The goal of the new line is to improve electric reliability in northeast Mississippi.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 13, 2012 -
New Jersey board releases storm response report
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities continued its aggressive action to improve storm preparedness by releasing a report that reviews the state’s storm response.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 13, 2012 -
New app makes storm outage reporting more customer friendly
Southern California Edison has released a new smartphone app that makes reporting or checking the status of outages easier.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Solar industry expects metering backlash
The growing use of rooftop solar systems is making the solar industry wary that utility companies may decline to purchase power generated by the panels.
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Duke will try to cut energy waste with 'peer report' initiative
The utility will send customers reports on how similar homes use energy in an attempt to cut down on wasteful energy use.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 13, 2012 -
New York Power Authority's Entergy Indian Point contract ending in 2013
Entergy's current contract will expire in September 2013, and Gov. Cuomo wants to see the plant closed.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 12, 2012 -
NSTAR to begin $106M transmission project in Mass.
NSTAR will build new lines and towers to serve Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 12, 2012 -
Michigan customers break utility's 125-year record for energy demand
Consumers Energy announced that its customers set new bars for demand peaks and electric send-out numbers in Summer 2012.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 12, 2012 -
Arizona utility plans to use SunPower tracker system
Tucson Electric will incorporate 6 MW of SunPower’s new tracker technology into a planed facility.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 12, 2012 -
Florida utilities will meet with regulators to discuss rate hikes
Seeking approval for rate increases, two major utilities will make their case to the state’s Public Service Commission.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 12, 2012 -
Progress selects University of Florida to receive free solar array
The free array is part of Progress’ SunSense Schools solar energy school program.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 12, 2012 -
Texas co-op partners with Trilliant for full-scale smart grid plan
Trilliant will work with the Victoria Electric Cooperative to roll out smart grid tech in Southeast Texas after completing a pilot program in 2011.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 11, 2012 -
Alaska utility reviewing procedures following storm damage
Chugach Electric Association will review its policies for response efforts after complaints that it was too slow last week.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 11, 2012 -
City leaders delay Alaskan gas utility vote
Fairbanks city officials want more time before voting on whether to support creation of a borough-wide public utility.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 11, 2012 -
Stanton Energy Center adds solar project to multi-generation complex
The 5.9 MW project in Orlando, Florida is comprised of 25,172 solar modules on a single-axis tracking system.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 11, 2012
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