Florida utilities raise rates to pay for nuclear plants

The money will pay for proposed plants in central Florida, which might not ever be built.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 27, 2012

Duke names Rep. Shuler as senior VP of federal affairs

Heisman runner-up and former NFL quarterback Heath Shuler will work with Duke Energy's federal affairs team once he retires from the U.S. House of Representatives.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 26, 2012

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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

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New Mexico regulators to debate cost of renewable energy

The debate started more than a year ago and will culminate in a January hearing.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012

Oklahoma power line shortage hurts oil extraction

Companies looking to extract oil and natural gas are dealing with insufficient access to electricity.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012

Smart technology is gaining traction in Minnesota

Utilities in the state are actively trying to help customers cut the cost of their bills.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012

Utility worker punctured pipe in Massachusetts gas explosion

Friday's natural gas blast has been officially attributed to "human error."

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012

SolarCity plans for cleantech IPO by year's end

The solar installer aims to reverse the trend of unsuccessful cleantech IPOs.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012

Toronto Hydro uses smart grid tech to track $12M/year in energy thefts

Toronto Hydro's CEO highlights the effectiveness of smart grid technology in detecting the one of the culprits of electricity theft: marijuana grow operations.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 21, 2012

South Carolina utility is slashing its rate hike request

The company is changing its request after reaching an agreement with opposing parties.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

Massachusetts county wants better notice on planned outages

The Worcester City Council is seeking better communication from utility and construction companies for any temporary loss of electricity.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

Local Oregon utility fee heavily modified, but will still go into effect

The new modifications will still allow the utility to maintain current public safety levels while shifting some of the cost to businesses.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

New York utilities commission has its first meeting

The state's probe into storm recovery performance is officially underway.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

Georgia Power gets approval for new solar initiative

The state's PSC has unanimously approved a 210 MW solar initiative proposed by Georgia Power.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

5 smart meter developments in November

France wants more of them, Australia might as well, and Itron wants a slice of the Japanese market.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012

FERC signs off on Ameren transmission projects in Illinois

The project are part of $1.3 billion in new work that was approved by MISO in December 2011.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012

The case for smart meter opt-out fees

Chris King argues that low opt-out rates and unproven health risks mean fees make a lot of sense.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012

Kentucky Utilities settles on lower rate increase

The utility will seek a $51 million per year hike after wrapping negotiations with other parties.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012

Nebraska crews return home after Sandy restoration

The line technicians have been assisting utilities on the east coast for two weeks.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 20, 2012

Itron announces new president and CEO

The manufacturer has selected an internal applicant for the dual role beginning on the first day of next year.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 20, 2012

Florida utility battles with regulators over rates

A public council is opposing a settlement that would increase base rates.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 20, 2012

Dominion going after AEP customers in Ohio

The two utilities are in competition over prospective customers.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 20, 2012

Battle continues between upstart solar company and Georgia Power

The state's Public Service commission is slated to hear both sides of the issue.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 20, 2012

Atlantic Power to acquire 1 GW of wind projects

The total cost of the acquisitions will be about $88 million.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 19, 2012

ERCOT sets a new wind power record

Texas' largest grid operator set a new wind record last week.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 19, 2012

We Energies rate hike would pay its legal fees

The utility's latest rate increase is intended to pay for its lawyers.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 19, 2012