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California’s largest utility makes progress on state renewable mandate
A new PG&E report highlights the company’s progress in regard to the state’s aggressive renewable mandates.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 26, 2012 -
Illinois debuts $72.5M smart grid fund
The new investment fund promises to invest in innovative smart grid technology.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 26, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Connecticut utility workers prepare to strike over contract
One of the state’s two largest utilities are preparing to strike should its parent company refuse to budge on its proposed contract.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 26, 2012 -
AEP adds Steve Rasmussen to board of directors
Rasmussen brings the number of board members at AEP to 14.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 25, 2012 -
L.A. utility salaries found to be high
The city may raise rates, but a report recommends reducing labor costs.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 25, 2012 -
Entergy and ITC file with FERC to move forward with $1.78B deal
Entergy would divest its power transmission business, and utilities' transmission units would merge with an ITC subsidiary.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 25, 2012 -
Maryland regulators may stop utilities from charging fee immediately following major storms
The current fee allowed local utilities to take in about $600,000 during a recent storm.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 25, 2012 -
Second-largest wind farm in the country opens in Oregon
The wind farm will produce two billion kilowatt-hours of electricity each year.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 25, 2012 -
EIA reports rises in green pricing, net metering participation
2010 saw jumps in both as Tennessee remained the lone state without net metering participants.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 24, 2012 -
'National Day Of Action' against smart meters to be held next week
A D.C. protest will be held to coincide with GridWeek.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 24, 2012 -
Report predicts $6.9 billion smart metering market in Southeast Asia by 2022
Northeast Group's study looked at AMI sub-segments across eight different countries where GDP is growing.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 24, 2012 -
Cheap electricity isn’t always good, say industry experts
Low electricity prices present are becoming a problem for Texas.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 24, 2012 -
Ameren Illinois ordered to return $48.1M to customers
The decision came after a smart grid upgrade plan was rejected earlier this year.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 21, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Duke's logo, FirstEnergy and smart meters
Too busy to keep up on utility industry news over the last few days? Ease out of your week with Utility Dive's five most popular posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 21, 2012 -
Idaho Power told to buy wind power, even when demand falls
The utility company argued it shouldn't have to buy as much wind power during light load periods, but FERC disagreed.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 20, 2012 -
Deep Dive
5 smart grid startups in the news recently
Smart grid technology rollouts all over the world mean more opportunities for emerging startups to impact innovation. Utility Dive looks at five recent startup stories.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 20, 2012 -
Energy data startup Space-Time Insight raises $14M
The company generates mapped-out visualizations of energy data and has Florida Power & Light and Cisco Systems among its customers.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 20, 2012 -
Silver Spring finds a new partner on voltage optimization in Dominion
Dominion is the latest addition to Silver Springs’ 60-partner network.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2012 -
Customers in upstate New York without power
Powerful rainstorms have left thousands of eastern New York customers without power.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 20, 2012 -
Two utilities join the California ISO Grid
The ISO will add two new public power entities as participating transmission members in 2013.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 20, 2012 -
Entergy and ITC continue to seek transaction approval in New Orleans
The two companies are still in the process of securing multi-state and federal approval of their merge.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 20, 2012 -
Oregon man refuses to allow smart meter installation, ready to give up electricity
The Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative will likely shut off 67-year-old Ron Edge's power if he refuses to accept a new smart meter, and he's stockpiling resources to prepare.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 19, 2012 -
FirstEnergy announces 200 job cuts
The cuts come as the company expects to see its workforce continue to shrink over the next year.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 19, 2012 -
'Demand response' lessons in Texas trickle out across the globe
The New York Times reports on demand response trends, looking at how Texas has improved its ability to handle peak loads, as well as who has learned from the Lone Star State's successes.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 19, 2012 -
Local Texas utility board gives initial approval for power loop
The goal of the plan is to provide security to the city’s power grid.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 19, 2012
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