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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 -
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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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.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 13, 2012 -
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 -
SunPower contracting to sell solar power to PG&E
The deal has been finalized, pending approval from the California Public Utilities Commission.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 10, 2012 -
Belmans named Global Smart Grid Federation's new executive director
The former chairman of the Belgian distribution system operator Elia steps on after a global search to fill the role.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 10, 2012 -
Dominion Virginia Power proposes energy conservation program expansion
The utility claims that its Smart Cooling Rewards program cuts peak electricity demand by almost 60 megawatts.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 10, 2012 -
Municipal utilities represent next wave of smart grid investment
While only playing a minor role in the power generation industry, municipal utilities are expected to be one of the largest drivers of future smart grid investments.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 10, 2012 -
Florida utility under fire for moving slowly to remove smart meters
After promising that smart meters wouldn’t be installed if customers didn’t want them, FPL is being accused of not living up to its word.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 10, 2012 -
Smart grids have yet to adjust peak demand
Smart grids still have to develop before utility customers reduce peak demand.
By Shehryar Nabi • Sept. 7, 2012 -
Progress Energy asking for first rate increase since 1988
Progress Energy has told the North Carolina Utilities Commission that it will file a rate increase request next month.
By Shehryar Nabi • Sept. 7, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: ComEd fires, Obama and exit signs
Utility Dive readers this week were following President Obama's energy policy, as well as smart meter fires in Chicagoland. Did you miss anything?
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 7, 2012 -
NRG’s acquisition of GenOn would create the largest independent power producer in the country
The combined company would generate 47 GW of capacity in 21 states.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 7, 2012
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