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16,000% increase in utilities' mobile traffic due to Sandy
After Hurricane Sandy caused blackouts across the Eastern seaboard, utility customers turned to their smartphones to stay updated on the situation.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Debate over burying power lines goes into the spotlight after Sandy
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, utilities are facing calls from politicians and consumers to bury their power lines in order to make them less vulnerable.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineData 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.
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Long Island utility COO resigns amid outrage over Sandy recovery
After a slow restoration process, LIPA's Michael Hervey is stepping down.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Southern California wind power contract finalized
The wind plant is currently under construction.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Solar installation coming to Army base, missile range
The installation will be one of the Army's two largest facilities of this type.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Recent storms could keep Connecticut's electricity rates among the highest in the country
Damage caused by Hurricane Sandy and last year's Hurricane Irene may force the state's utilities to maintain their high rates.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012 -
EcoFactor smart thermostats score mass deployment deal in Las Vegas
NV Energy's pilot program concluded, finding that the utility could cut up 3 kilowatts of energy per home using the devices.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
North Carolina AG argues to revoke Duke's rate increase approval
The AG office told the court that consumer interests were not being given adequate weight.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
EEI president stresses importance of partnernships, $35B in system investments
Kuhn writes that "no amount of infrastructure spending" would have been enough to protect the grid from Sandy.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
USA Today Editorial Board calls for better infrastructure in New York
The editorial follows Gov. Cuomo's demands for a better grid in the Empire State.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Georgia Power fights solar utility plan
The utility filed a formal response with the Public Service Commission.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Utility poles in short supply during Sandy restoration
Replacing damaged poles has increased demand and stretched resources.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Nevada co-op to supply electricity to military drone base
The troops who guide the U.S. military's airborne drones will soon get their power over lines owned by a Nevada electric cooperative.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Regulators will continue to monitor Michigan nuclear power plant
Despite apparently addressing its safety problems, a Michigan power plant will continue to be scrutinized.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Duke met with SEC to explain CEO dismissal, face questions regarding rate increase
Federal regulators requested more information about the firing of Bill Johnson.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 13, 2012 -
NY Gov. Cuomo asking federal government for $30B after Sandy
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Governor Cuomo plans to repair damages and rebuild his state's aging energy grid.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Electricity deregulation has a history of pitfalls
According to utility experts, switching electricity suppliers is likely to be more trouble than it's worth.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Columbia utility customers paid more after choice
Since being offered a choice between gas carriers, certain Ohio customers have paid more for their service.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Utilities continue restoration attempts in the northeast following storms
More than 125,000 customers still remained without power over the weekend.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Con Ed estimates Sandy costs at $450 million
Most of its recovery work is complete, but the utility expects to take a financial hit.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Nebraska company receives wind turbine grant
A rural energy grant will pay for the turbine.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 12, 2012 -
LIPA ignored warnings, had sluggish Sandy response, according to report
After the Long Island Power Authority's drawn-out response to Hurricane Sandy, officials and ratepayers criticized the utility for its outdated outage management system.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 9, 2012 -
Shareholders authorize $1.94B NRG-GenOn deal
Pending regulatory approval, the $1.94 billion deal will go through by the first quarter in 2013.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 9, 2012 -
492,000 without power after nor'easter
One week after Hurricane Sandy, a nor'easter initially left residents across six states without power.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 9, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Chicago aggregation and Bill Johnson to TVA
Recharge your week's utility news reading with this week's most popular posts from Utility Dive.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 9, 2012
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