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Global smart meter installs predicted to double by 2016
An IHS report anticipates strong growth ahead, with 2015 set to be a banner year.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Connecticut utility buys new meters for its three substations
The utility has received approval to buy the meters that will monitor the flow of electric energy from the grid into the utility's system.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013 -
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TrendlineData Centers and the US Grid
A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.
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GE to supply monitoring software for wind turbines
The new software will be used by First WInd to maximize energy output.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Nebraska nuclear plant gradually improving but remains idle
Regulators have announced that significant work lies ahead as the utility works to address previous deficiencies.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Denver schools using demand response, and energy efficiency
The applications will deployed across 24 facilities in the state's largest city.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Recurrent opens fourth Sacramento solar plant
The new farm will operate under a 20-year agreement.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Cisco teams with AT&T for home energy management tech
The new control panel will improve collection of energy information and interoperability.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Wisconsin utility reaches $1.2 million settlement with EPA
The deal involves the retiring of coal plants and future research funding.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Zpryme report estimates grid modernization will cost $1.3 billion
The costs associated with the modernization could account for several decades of work.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Maryland regulators to offer smart meter opt-out option
The specifics of the opt-out program are still being worked out, but could include a partial opt-out option.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013 -
First Solar looks to improve PV tech with new Intermolecular contract
The thin solar vendor is attempting to capitalize on its rejuvenated stock price.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Privatize Long Island Power, NY panel recommends
An investigative panel convened by Governor Cuomo has found the Long Island Power Authority to be "fundamentally dysfunctional."
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 7, 2013 -
ICF gets $9.4M energy efficiency contract from unnamed U.S. utility
ICF International has been awarded a contract to enact an undisclosed utility's residential energy efficiency program.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 7, 2013 -
DTE waiting for smart meter opt out ruling in Mich.
The Michigan utility must wait for a decision by state regulators before it can charge its customers who want to stick with old meters.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Wisconsin green power and low-energy users will see the brunt of rate increase
State regulators has approved rate increases on those customers who seek greener power sources.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Baltimore utility introduces online tools
The tools provide consumers with enhanced customer service and communication options.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 7, 2013 -
40% of 2012's reported cyber attacks targeted energy interests
USB devices proved to be common entry points for dangerous malware infections.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
JCP&L pledges to improve storm-time communications
Will staffing and an app be enough when the next storm arrives?
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Kentucky, Warren Buffett and smart meters
Miss out on the week's biggest utility news? Here's what everyone was looking at on Utility Dive.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Arizona utility to donate $1 million for Super Bowl
The donation will help with production costs associated with the 2015 Super Bowl.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013 -
South Dakota city to write off almost $200,000 in unpaid utility bills
A local regulator is still curious if city officials had done everything to collect the money.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013 -
South Carolina nuclear waste cleanup plant years behind schedule and millions over budget
The plant is already four years overdue already and is over budget by almost a billion dollars.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Nevada co-op becomes first out-of-state utility to join California's grid
The co-op runs along the Nevada-California border and serves more than 20,000 meters.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013 -
SolarCity deploys 156 MW in 2012, plans to rise even further in 2013
The company showed growth of 117 percent over 2011.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Vermont officials want an expert to study smart meter concerns
Meter opponents believe federal standards are lacking and would like to see an independent evaluations of the technology.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2013
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