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Energy efficiency could save six states $20 billion by 2030
Six western and southwestern states are in a position to save billions if the shift toward efficient energy is accelerated.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 9, 2012 -
Pepco and union reach tentative agreement to avert strike
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1900 will vote on a new four-year contract following the tentative agreement.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 8, 2012 -
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TrendlineAI in the Power Sector
Artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to impact the electricity industry from both ends: as the technology driving large load demand growth and as a tool with the potential to make the power system more efficient.
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Baltimore utility overdue on its bills to the city
Officials have ruled that a major utility hasn’t made payments for the use of its conduit system.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 8, 2012 -
Microgrids gaining popularity amid record-breaking storm outages
The concept of microgrid energy systems with the ability to operate independently from the power grid are growing increasingly popular.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 8, 2012 -
Copper thieves risk lives, take wire from utility substations in Vermont
A series of break-ins in Vermont creates danger for utility workers.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 5, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: GridWeek, smart meters and Integrys
Miss the last week of news on Utility Dive? Here are the most popular highlights.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 5, 2012 -
SCE submits a restart plan for its closed San Onofre station
The California utility must await approval by the NRC before moving forward with the restart.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 5, 2012 -
California utility provides smart grid progress report
PG&E gave state regulators its yearly report on smart grid deployment progress and other issues.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 5, 2012 -
Flood risk higher at Duke’s South Carolina nuclear power plant than originally thought
The Oconee nuclear plant faces a greater flood risk from an upstream dam than earlier estimated.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 5, 2012 -
Calpine purchases Texas power plant for $432M
The sale is in effort to boost Calpine’s presence in a state where the supply of surplus power is shrinking.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 4, 2012 -
Maryland governor releases electricity system report, mentions possible monthly surcharge
Governor Martin O’Malley revealed the recommendations of a Maryland task force regarding storm response time.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 4, 2012 -
Illinois’ ComEd to delay smart meter installs and will appeal ICC rate ruling
Key elements of the utility’s modernization program will be delayed while ComEd appeals a ruling on a recent rate cut deduction.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 4, 2012 -
U.K. and China developing new smart grid technologies together
Researchers from the two countries will collaborate to develop new green energy tech for renewables and transmission.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 4, 2012 -
Deep Dive
10 companies with Green Button projects for managing customer data
Utilities and developers alike have come together to find solutions for customer data engagement. Here are a few ideas that are making their ways out into the wild.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 3, 2012 -
Calif. utilities told to meet smart meter HAN deadlines
The CPUC issued deadlines for certain HAN-related education and request programs to be implemented.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 3, 2012 -
Northeastern transmission line receives final federal approval
The Susquehanna-Roseland power line has been given final approval from the National Park Service.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 3, 2012 -
Deep Dive
GridWeek 2012: 3 smart grid trends to watch after smart meter rollouts
Utility Dive sits in as a panel of experts predict what the industry will do with data—and how the services it provides may change.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 2, 2012 -
Supreme Court rejects Des Moines utility fee appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Iowa city’s request for an appeal in a lawsuit that originally challenged Des Moines utility collection fees.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 2, 2012 -
Alabama utility among southeastern leaders in wind power
Alabama Power pursuit in renewable sources puts it in the forefront of wind power.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 2, 2012 -
Duke’s Crystal River nuclear repairs could exceed $3 billion
An independent review found that returning the damaged Florida plant to service could cost $3 billion.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 2, 2012 -
Integrys to acquire Fox Energy for $440 million
The deal will require Integrys to pay for the early termination of an existing tolling agreement.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Demand control technology could radically change the energy grid
Technology is currently being created to adapt energy consumption based on demand.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Southern Co. buys 30 MW Nevada solar installation
The Georgia-based company has acquired a photovoltaic installation in Clark County, Nevada.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Fewer customers are opting out of smart meters
Early numbers concerning the number of energy customers opting out of smart meter installation is low.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 1, 2012 -
MidAmerican to buy two California wind farms
Wind developer Terra-Gen power will sell two of its wind farms that are under construction north of Los Angeles.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 1, 2012
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