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American Electric, Dominion and Pepco still working to restore power after storms
More than 2 million customers from Illinois to Virginia are still powerless after weekend storms kill 15.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2012 -
Con Ed dismisses workers after union talks fail
The New York power provider comes up short in negotiations with the Utility Workers Union of America after the union's current contract expires.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 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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Utility STARS to invest $2.9B into NY energy industry
New York's transmission owners (NYTO) are recommending the formation of a public-private partnership to jointly develop and own transmission facilities in New York State, supporting the findings of the Statewide Transmission Assessment and Reliability Study (STARS) report. The propos...
By Lindsey Smith • July 2, 2012 -
SMUD examines integrating batteries with renewables
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has launched an energy storage project for 42 households. The project will occur over the next 18 months and is intended to help determine what happens when a home is partially powered by a large battery. The $5.9 million demonstration project w...
By Lindsey Smith • July 2, 2012 -
New York transmission owners have jobs for proposed entity
New York State Transmission companies have 18 job-generating infrastructure projects for a public-private company they want to create.
By Ron Gallagher • June 29, 2012 -
Texas wholesale electricity price cap hike approved
The Texas Public Utility Commission votes to raise the state's wholesale electricity price cap by 50%.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
N.C. says Duke-Progress merger will keep jobs in the state
The industry is shifting, and having the two North Carolina companies form the nation's biggest utility, based in Charlotte, is better than one merging with a company from elsewhere, the state Utilities Commission said.
By Ron Gallagher • June 29, 2012 -
Electricity storage: Location, location, location – and cost
The federal Energy Information Administration offers a survey of storage technologies as they exist now and the pluses and minuses of the options.
By Ron Gallagher • June 29, 2012 -
Duke-Progress merger approved in North Carolina
N.C. Utilities Commission clears the way for Duke Energy and Progress Energy to join by July 1, creating the country's largest electric utility.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
3 Duke Energy stories to watch
The Motley Fool breaks down three big stories that are currently unfolding for one of the country's largest electrical utilities.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Nest thermostats, mobile apps and coal
Catch up with this week's most popular news in our five most popular news posts of the week. You might see something you missed.
By Brian Warmoth • June 28, 2012 -
Utility smartphone apps directory published by UtiliPoint
The research firm has published a nine-category report detailing 97 utility smartphone apps.
By Brian Warmoth • June 28, 2012 -
Wholesale Texas electricity rates may rise
A vote by the Texas Public Utility Commission is expected to take place Thursday and could raise prices starting on Aug. 1.
By Brian Warmoth • June 28, 2012 -
New group vows to challenge utility interests in Washington
A collection of non-profit groups says it will mount efforts against what it claims is undue utility-industry influence on American energy policy.
By Ron Gallagher • June 28, 2012 -
3G smart grid cards coming from NetComm Wireless and Grid Net
Cards will allow wireless communications to take place across the grid for the international market.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
3 ways social computing can help the smart grid
At Forbes.com, an IBM interaction designer and social scientist proposes social smart grid improvements.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
Texas energy demands break June record Tuesday, Wednesday decrease expected
Peak demand reaches 66,583 megawatts, and that June record is expected to stand for the rest of the week.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
FERC final rule, proposed rule aim to better integrate renewables
FERC has a adopted a rule requiring 15-minute power scheduling intervals – or better, if companies want – to avoid excessive charges affecting providers with renewable sources and proposed a change in definitions.
By Ron Gallagher • June 27, 2012 -
Energy use in U.S. expected to fall for next 23 years
A new Energy Information Administration report predicts a decline in energy use extending through 2035, possibly beyond.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
Hawaii utilities agency approval allows the sale of Lanai Island to CEO Larry Ellison
The agreement to handover three Lanai utilities to Oracle Corp. has paved the way for CEO Larry Ellison’s purchase of 98% of the island.
By Shehryar Nabi • June 26, 2012 -
Texas power use could set June record
66,415 megawatts would mean a peak demand record for the month in the Lone Star State.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
Entergy introduces iPhone app for customers
The energy provider's app will offer access to account information, company news, nuclear energy basics and performance details.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
Reliant to offer Nest Learning Thermostats in Texas
The Reliant Learn and Conserve Plan will urge customers to choose energy-efficient temperatures according to lifestyles and time spent at home.
By Brian Warmoth • June 25, 2012 -
BlueStar Energy switching names to become AEP Energy
Energy supply and energy management operations will be conducted under the new name to reflect BlueStar's acquisition by AEP.
By Brian Warmoth • June 25, 2012 -
American Public Power Association names new officers
Washington, D.C., June 20, 2012 — Phyllis Currie, general manager of Pasadena Water and Power in California, was installed as chair of the American Public Power Association board of directors yesterday at the association's National Conference in Seattle, Wash. Currie joined Pasadena ...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012
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