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Average spot natural gas prices declined during the first half of 2012
Average spot natural gas prices in key regional markets, which reflect the wholesale price of natural gas at major trading points, declined about 38% to 49% during the first half (January 1 to June 30) of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. Rising production, record end-of-winter storage...
By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012 -
Ohio regulators approve AEP pricing plan, bill hikes ahead
American Electric Power Co. saw a three-year pricing plan approved that will affect the bills of 1.5 million Ohio customers.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 9, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineGrid Resiliency
Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.
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Germany Added 1.8 GW of PV in June, More Than 4 GW in 2012
Almost 4.4 gigawatts (4,373.5 megawatts) of photovoltaic capacity were installed in Germany in the first half of 2012, according to new estimated numbers from the Federal Association of Energy and Water (Bundesverbandes der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft, or BDEW). It was the biggest first half...
By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012 -
Guest Post: Insight Into the Grid Failure in India
The massive grid failure in India last week affected more than 600 million people. Amidst speculation on the reasons for the failure, we decided to talk to engineers working at the load dispatch centers on the ground to get a firsthand understanding of what really happened. Demand/Supply Misma...
By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012 -
Pepco filing again for rate increase despite storm-related criticism
Pepco’s CEO calls rate hikes “crucial,” telling investors the company will ask for another rate increase before the end of the year.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 9, 2012 -
Duke shareholder sues to nullify $44.5 million severance package for ousted CEO
On behalf of Duke Energy, one of its shareholders has filed a lawsuit claiming that the $44.5 million severance package given to former CEO Bill Johnson was “excessive and unwarranted.”
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 9, 2012 -
Smart grid technology meets multiple needs for cities
Matt Petronzio at Mashable looks into multiple trends that are defining how smart grid tech evolves for cities across the world.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 8, 2012 -
Vermont regulators won’t allow $21M post-merger payout to customers
The Vermont Public Service Board upheld a provision in the order allowing a merger between Green Mountain Power and the Central Vermont Public Service Corporation.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 8, 2012 -
NStar could face $10M in fines in Massachusetts
NStar joins Western Massachusetts Electric Co. and National Grid on a list of companies targeted by Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 8, 2012 -
Idaho regulators hear arguments between utilities and wind developers
Wind developers assert that Idaho Power is misleading ratepayers to gain support.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 8, 2012 -
Illinois’ Com-Ed to begin smart grid installation
In the wake of extreme weather, Com-Ed will pursue smart grid technology to decrease response time for lost power.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 8, 2012 -
Kissimmee Utility Authority Board Authorizes Construction of $17.2 Million Substation
To improve electric service reliability and meet the growing energy needs of its customers, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors on Aug. 1 approved the construction of a new $17.2 million electric substation to serve downtown Kissimmee and its business district.
By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 7, 2012 -
Duke Energy’s 1,900 pages of messages mention merger concerns
Duke Energy turns over internal records to regulators, as the investigation into the Progress Energy merger continues.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 7, 2012 -
KCP&L expands customer bill assistance programs with extra $1M in funding
The company announced $1 million in additional funding to aid customers with summer electric bills.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 7, 2012 -
800,000 Itron end points now installed by DTE
DTE is shooting for 3 million Michigan installations by the time it finishes.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 7, 2012 -
Smart grid company Viridity Energy gets $15M from Japanese firm Mitsui
Mistui’s investment in the smart grid startup will be effective upon approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 7, 2012 -
Duke plans to use Itron to supply its smart meters
Duke Energy has a $43 million smart-meter contract with Itron.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 7, 2012 -
New York utility caps solar energy customer reimbursement
Central Hudson Gas & Electric announced it wouldn’t accept any new customers into its net metering program after the company reached a state-imposed minimum on purchases.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 7, 2012 -
Lessons for U.S. utilities from India’s massive outages
The U.S. may not need to worry about a blackout affecting 600 million citizens, but India’s problems still offer lessons.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 6, 2012 -
Ventyx and Eskom seal $7M software licensing deal
The South African utility will use Ventyx’s SCADA/DMS for network monitoring and control of electric power operations.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 6, 2012 -
‘Soft grid’ technology could complement the smart grid
The smart grid isn’t only new transmission technology in the works that could revolutionize how utilities do business.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 6, 2012 -
Missouri utility asks for rate hike that would increase its revenues by almost $31 million
Empire District Electric has requested a 7.56% increase in customer revenues despite second-quarter earnings of $10.7 million.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 6, 2012 -
Former Progress CEO writes public letter about Duke situation
Bill Johnson writes a letter to supporters at a blog that has been defending him.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 3, 2012 -
Idaho regulatory hearings to examine utility and renewable energy issues
Utilities interests and renewable energy interests will be argued in front of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 3, 2012 -
Most Read Utility News of the Week: London Olympics, smart meters and smart thermostats
Too busy watching the 2012 Olympics to keep up with utility news this week? Here’s what you missed.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 3, 2012
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