National Grid workers complain of delayed post-Sandy pay

National Grid has responded as workers are asking for penalties in Rhode Island.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 28, 2012

Lowell may become largest Mass. community with municipal aggregation plan

Competitive rates would be sought out to compare with offerings from National Grid.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 28, 2012

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Data Centers and the US Grid

A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.

By Utility Dive staff

Top LIPA executive becomes latest to depart following Sandy

A VP of customer service wasn't the only one to resign this week, following COO Michael Hervey's announcement that he would leave.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2012

Startup PointClickSwitch focuses on consumer price comparisons, service swaps

Co-founder Phil Croskey says the service has found thousands of customers in Maryland and Illinois.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2012

Kauai Island halfway done with smart meter installs

The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative has installed 17,500 meters so far, with 2,297 residents requesting deferrals.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2012

Public pressure could influence South Carolina rate hike decision

Public hearings for SCE&G's reduced rate increase request have begun and a decision could be reached soon.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 27, 2012

Climate change skeptics attack renewable energy mandates

Two groups have come together to propose the Electricity Freedom Act, which is designed to combat state renewable energy standards.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 27, 2012

Alaska electricity prices will rise multiple times over the next two years

Regulators are warning customers of at least two hikes before the end of 2014.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 27, 2012

Florida utilities raise rates to pay for nuclear plants

The money will pay for proposed plants in central Florida, which might not ever be built.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 27, 2012

Duke names Rep. Shuler as senior VP of federal affairs

Heisman runner-up and former NFL quarterback Heath Shuler will work with Duke Energy's federal affairs team once he retires from the U.S. House of Representatives.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 26, 2012

New Mexico regulators to debate cost of renewable energy

The debate started more than a year ago and will culminate in a January hearing.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012

Oklahoma power line shortage hurts oil extraction

Companies looking to extract oil and natural gas are dealing with insufficient access to electricity.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012

Smart technology is gaining traction in Minnesota

Utilities in the state are actively trying to help customers cut the cost of their bills.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012

Utility worker punctured pipe in Massachusetts gas explosion

Friday's natural gas blast has been officially attributed to "human error."

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012

SolarCity plans for cleantech IPO by year's end

The solar installer aims to reverse the trend of unsuccessful cleantech IPOs.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 26, 2012

Toronto Hydro uses smart grid tech to track $12M/year in energy thefts

Toronto Hydro's CEO highlights the effectiveness of smart grid technology in detecting the one of the culprits of electricity theft: marijuana grow operations.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 21, 2012

South Carolina utility is slashing its rate hike request

The company is changing its request after reaching an agreement with opposing parties.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

Massachusetts county wants better notice on planned outages

The Worcester City Council is seeking better communication from utility and construction companies for any temporary loss of electricity.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

Local Oregon utility fee heavily modified, but will still go into effect

The new modifications will still allow the utility to maintain current public safety levels while shifting some of the cost to businesses.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

New York utilities commission has its first meeting

The state's probe into storm recovery performance is officially underway.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

Georgia Power gets approval for new solar initiative

The state's PSC has unanimously approved a 210 MW solar initiative proposed by Georgia Power.

By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 21, 2012

5 smart meter developments in November

France wants more of them, Australia might as well, and Itron wants a slice of the Japanese market.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012

FERC signs off on Ameren transmission projects in Illinois

The project are part of $1.3 billion in new work that was approved by MISO in December 2011.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012

The case for smart meter opt-out fees

Chris King argues that low opt-out rates and unproven health risks mean fees make a lot of sense.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012

Kentucky Utilities settles on lower rate increase

The utility will seek a $51 million per year hike after wrapping negotiations with other parties.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012