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U.K.'s electricity market changes deemed 'unworkable'
The new legislation focuses on big spending for grid and plant improvements.
By Brian Warmoth • July 23, 2012 -
New York City won't intervene in Con Ed labor dispute
Mayor Bloomberg says that the city only wants continued service and will stay out of talks between the utility and its locked-out workers.
By Brian Warmoth • July 23, 2012 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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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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Maine electric rates still above national average, but low in Northeast
The state's prices have only been 18% above the national average in 2012, compared to 30% in 2010.
By Brian Warmoth • July 22, 2012 -
Pacific Gas and Electric defends smart meters as customers opt out
The utility has 9 million new meters installed with a million left to go.
By Brian Warmoth • July 20, 2012 -
Western Massachusetts Electric says response doesn't warrant fine
The utility filed a response with regulators after Attorney General Martha Coakley recommended a $4 million fine.
By Brian Warmoth • July 20, 2012 -
5 smart meter stories of public backlash
Smart meters have made headlines in the U.S. and Canada recently and citizens and lawmakers work to understand what they do.
By Brian Warmoth • July 20, 2012 -
Texas electrical reliability ranks last in U.S.
A North American Electric Reliability Corporation study ranks the Lone Star State behind the rest of the nation in electrical reliability.
By Brian Warmoth • July 20, 2012 -
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Con Ed, Duke Energy and regulations
Did you fall out of the loop for a few days? Catch up with the week's most popular utility news posts from Utility Dive.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
Virginia's attorney general to look at utilities and 'adders'
The state will review the costs and benefits of rate bonuses that utility companies receive for work on certain projects.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
FERC, New Mexico's PNM settle transmission rate case
The settlement clears the way for the company to file a formulas-based rate structure.
By Ron Gallagher • July 19, 2012 -
Johnson's testimony on Duke differs from Rogers' account
Former Progress CEO tells North Carolina regulators that he was blindsided by the Duke board's decision to remove him.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
Smart meter hacking tool to be shown at Las Vegas conference
SecureState researcher's Termineter tool is meant to test smart meter security.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
National Grid agrees to $1.6M settlement with New York regulators
The deal comes after an 18-month investigation and resignations at the state Public Service Commission.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
Jersey Central Power and Light ordered to justify rates
A petition preceded the order, which requires JCPL to explain its profits.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
5 smart meter anxieties
The benefits of smart meters are clear, but the devices do not come without worries for utilities and their customers.
By Shehryar Nabi • July 19, 2012 -
5 smart meter benefits
Smart meters are a big part of utilities' plans to modernize their technology and services right now. Here are five ways that the devices can help companies, as well as consumers.
By Shehryar Nabi • July 19, 2012 -
Texas utilities test Nest and iPhone thermostat programs
Reliant Energy and TXU Energy are watching to see how customers respond to their new smart thermostat programs with home energy controls launching this summer.
By Lindsey Smith • July 18, 2012 -
Illinois Gov. Quinn signs laws affecting utilities and power issues
Utilities' responsibilities for contacting credit reporting bureaus, electrical aggregation and net metering are all mentioned in the new laws.
By Brian Warmoth • July 18, 2012 -
Connecticut regulators call CLP's storm response 'inadequate'
The utility faces potential consequences if officials stick with the assessment in their draft review of 2011 work.
By Brian Warmoth • July 18, 2012 -
Florida commission now wants Duke's Rogers to testify
Florida regulators are concerned about Duke's plans for the Crystal River nuclear station after its merger with Progress.
By Brian Warmoth • July 18, 2012 -
Smart grid cybersecurity threats outlined at Senate committee hearing
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hears concerns over smart grid weaknesses a lawmakers consider new cybersecurity legislation.
By Brian Warmoth • July 18, 2012 -
The case for higher Texas electricity prices
The peak price for wholesale electricity in Texas goes up on Aug. 1, but critics doubt that the regulatory decision will accomplish what it was intended to do.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2012 -
N.C. regulators may hire outside counsel in Duke inquiry
The North Carolina Utilities Commission is reportedly considering outside counsel as hearings over the Duke-Progress merger continue.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2012 -
Con Ed ends voltage reduction in NYC, filing answer to union complaint
The New York utility will respond to an attempt to end its lockout after ending voltage reductions and repairing equipment.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2012 -
EnergyHub smart thermostats to be offered by two utilities
On the heels of the Nest/Reliant deal, EnergyHub will get its smart thermostats into Gibson Electric Membership Corporation and Mid-South Synergy customers' homes.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2012
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