Small New Jersey utility may pick up customers due to Sandy

Due to the struggles of the larger companies, a municipal utility may see customer gains.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 19, 2012

Duke donates to regional job training initiative

The utility will give more than $47,000.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 19, 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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Most Read Utility News of the Week: LIPA, Q3 deals and Georgia Power

Recharge utility news knowledge with the week's biggest reads on Utility Dive.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 16, 2012

California ISO moves to prevent JPMorgan from blocking plant retrofits

JPMorgan received a six-month ban for misleading federal regulators in a case where it has been accused of overcharging the California ISO by $73 million.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 16, 2012

North America will lead the world in new smart energy additions through 2015

The only challenger will be the Asia Pacific region.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 16, 2012

SDG&E launches technology to speed up outage detection

The smart grid tech will greatly improve situational awareness and electric grid reliability.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 16, 2012

New York utility firms subpoenaed by prosecutor in Sandy inquiry

The subpoena asks how well the utilities prepared for the storm.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 16, 2012

Xcel requests rate increase from Texas customers

The new rate would cost the average customer an extra $6.61 per month.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 16, 2012

Peco lowers electricity charges for 2013

The utility is lowering its residential supply charge early next year.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 16, 2012

Entergy transmission pact membership approved in Mississippi

The Mississippi Public Service Commission and New Orleans City Council both both voted Thursday to allow Entergy to join MISO.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 15, 2012

Chicago's mayor wants electricity savings to fund other energy projects

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel took his case to the city council Wednesday, as details on the plan were proposed.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 15, 2012

ComEd sends underground specialists to aid restoration efforts

The specialists were sent to help with the repair of underground vaults that power the city's skyscrapers.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 15, 2012

Maine wind project is completed

The 34 megawatt project is located on the ridges of Bull Hill and Heifer Hill.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 15, 2012

Arizona solar farm dedicated

The farm is located 30 miles from the state's capitol of Phoenix.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 15, 2012

Colorado city sets conditions for new municipal utility

The forming of a municipal energy utility has led to changes in the city charter.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 15, 2012

Some customers trying to leave New Jersey utility following Sandy restoration

Residents in Sussex County are attempting to switch to a local co-op.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 15, 2012

6 power deals worth more than $50M in Q3

PricewaterhouseCoopers' North American power deals report listed the six biggest power deals in the third quarter of 2012. 

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 14, 2012

16,000% increase in utilities' mobile traffic due to Sandy

After Hurricane Sandy caused blackouts across the Eastern seaboard, utility customers turned to their smartphones to stay updated on the situation.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 14, 2012

Debate over burying power lines goes into the spotlight after Sandy

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, utilities are facing calls from politicians and consumers to bury their power lines in order to make them less vulnerable.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 14, 2012

Long Island utility COO resigns amid outrage over Sandy recovery

After a slow restoration process, LIPA's Michael Hervey is stepping down.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012

Southern California wind power contract finalized

The wind plant is currently under construction.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012

Solar installation coming to Army base, missile range

The installation will be one of the Army's two largest facilities of this type.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012

Recent storms could keep Connecticut's electricity rates among the highest in the country

Damage caused by Hurricane Sandy and last year's Hurricane Irene may force the state's utilities to maintain their high rates.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012

EcoFactor smart thermostats score mass deployment deal in Las Vegas

NV Energy's pilot program concluded, finding that the utility could cut up 3 kilowatts of energy per home using the devices.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012

North Carolina AG argues to revoke Duke's rate increase approval

The AG office told the court that consumer interests were not being given adequate weight.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012