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Ohio utility wants regulated gas pricing to end
A northeastern Ohio utility wants to be the first in the state to end its regulated pricing program.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 7, 2012 -
Wisconsin utility CEO sees investment value in state-owned plants
A top We Energies executive says that heating plants could be a “significant investment opportunity” for the utility.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 7, 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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Southern California Edison to install smart meters in San Joaquin Valley
Rosemead, Calif., September 6, 2012 — Southern California Edison (SCE) will install smart electric meters starting in late September in the San Joaquin Valley as part of the Edison SmartConnect program. The technology will enable SCE residential and small business customers to take a...
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Nest smart thermostat sales in the 'mid-hundreds of thousands'
The $249 smartphone-connected devices have gained momentum with consumers according to Nest's assesment.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 6, 2012 -
Alaska winds leave 30,000 without power
Municipal Light and Power customers lose service around Anchorage after worst storm in decades.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 6, 2012 -
California community solar bill fails without a vote
A bill to increase California consumers’ access to renewable energy won’t even be voted on following the annual adjournment of the California State Legislature.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 6, 2012 -
Deep Dive
6 smart grid bill of rights examples from around the U.S.
Utility Dive looks at examples of consumer rights being drafted around the U.S. and how they affect the ways smart grid tech gets used.
By Shehryar Nabi • Sept. 5, 2012 -
City officials defend smart meters after ComEd fire reports in Ill.
Naperville's currently smart meter plans proceed, as ComEd and Naperville's city manager issue assurances.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 5, 2012 -
New Mexico electric cooperative builds interconnected energy project
A New Mexico electric co-op built a 47-MW facility when faced with the need to start generating its own power.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 5, 2012 -
Nearly all power restored in Baton Rouge area of Louisiana
Louisianans are slowly regaining power after hurricane Isaac.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 5, 2012 -
Duke details rebranding effort to N.C. regulators
Subsidiaries' names and Duke's logo are likely to change in the wake of its merger with Progress Energy.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 4, 2012 -
Alstom and Toshiba working on smart grid partnership
The two companies are exploring new, wide-reaching opportunities to partner on smart grid plans.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 4, 2012 -
Louisiana still facing the effects of Isaac
Power outages continue to affect Louisiana in the wake of hurricane Isaac.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 4, 2012 -
Alaskan community leaders call for regional electric grid
To avoid rising diesel fuel costs, some Alaska leaders are seeking a regional electric grid powered by natural gas.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 4, 2012 -
QBotix introduces innovative robot tech to solar farm
The startup has invented a system in which robots adjust the angle and tilt of connected solar panels.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 4, 2012 -
Michigan group opposes November energy proposal
The Michigan Electric Cooperative Association announced its opposition to the 25% renewable energy constitutional mandate on the November 6 ballot.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 4, 2012 -
New report proposes a "Networked Energy Web"
A new report lays out a plan to develop a fully integrated grid network.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 31, 2012 -
What you may not know about exit signs
Exit signs consume a surprisingly high amount of energy every year.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Montana transmission upgrades planned by utility companies
Two utility companies are considering major upgrades to their transmission lines in Montana.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 31, 2012 -
ComEd announces that three smart meters have caught fire
The three instances occurred over a three-year span in the Chicago area.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Utilities must merge IT and OT worlds for smart grid
Pike Research reports that greater collaboration between IT and OT is required to avoid slowed smart grid advancement.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Duke/Progress merger's approval to be appealed
The city of Orangeburg, S.C., will appeal North Carolina regulators' June 29 decision to allow Duke Energy and Progress Energy to become one company.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Hurricane Isaac, smart meters and Duke
Want to catch up on the week in utility news? Check out Utility Dive's five most read posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Large scale transmission project cancelled by PJM board
The PJM Interconnection Board has decided to cancel a $1.2 billion multi-state transmission project.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 30, 2012 -
500 mile long wind energy transmission line underway
Two companies are planning on building a new wind powered transmission line over Iowa by 2017.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 30, 2012
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