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Hurricane Sandy forces floodwaters to rise at mid-Atlantic shoreline
Even before the storm, the mid-Atlantic had started to see flooding.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Wisconsin utilities will send help east for Sandy recovery
Several companies have responded after east coast utilities have made mutual aid requests.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Utilities are preparing to spend billions building out transmission at a time when affordability is a major concern.Get a handle on what’s at stake and the solutions being offered in this trendline.
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Almost 2.2 million New Jersey customers lose power due to Sandy
The state is the hardest hit so far in terms of outages.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Pepco mobilizes 2,000 employees for Sandy restoration
The company continues to beef up its resources to help in the wake of the hybrid storm.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Monday night Hurricane Sandy outage report roundup
As of Monday night, Hurricane Sandy was still hammering the Northeast, with more than three million customers left without power. Here's the breakdown with links to updating resources.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 29, 2012 -
2,500 New Yorkers without power as Con Ed deploys flood watch crews
Massive power shut-off could ensue if Hurricane Sandy's surge breaks the 11-foot mark.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Where Xcels's SmartGridCity project failed to connect in Colorado
Critics remain unconvinced as Xcel awaits a decision on it's request to collect $16.6 million in reimbursement for its smart grid operation.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2012 -
What have utilities done to prepare for Hurricane Sandy?
War room and collaborations lay the groundwork for responses to outages.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Estimates suggest Hurricane Sandy outages could affect 10 million homes
Utilities up and down the east coast are anticipating lengthy power outages for their customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 29, 2012 -
New York utilities expect the worst from Hurricane Sandy, will focus on rapid recovery
Companies in the New York metropolitan area will have a multifaceted problem when the storm hits land.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Entergy sends utility crews to help northeastern recovery from Hurricane Sandy
The company has sent support personnel to the region in preparation of a major restoration effort.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Improved communication will help keep customers informed during Hurricane Sandy outages
New Jersey residents may lose power shortly, but social media will potentially keep them in the loop.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Sandy prompts fine warnings to utilities from Massachusetts governor
After their unacceptable responses to storms in 2011, utilities in Massachusetts will face scrutiny and possible fines in the wake of the impending Hurricane Sandy.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 26, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Green energy, Indiana and meter tip-offs
Need to recharge your utility news awareness for the week? Check out Utility Dive's most popular reads.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 26, 2012 -
Central Maine Power begins upgrades to Maine transmission cables
The project will cost $3 million and won’t interrupt service to customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 26, 2012 -
New Jersey utility prepares for Hurricane Sandy
PSE&G is making emergency preparations in case the storm causes extreme weather conditions.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 26, 2012 -
Pennsylvania utilities and road crews keep an eye on Sandy
Utilities, road crews, and emergency management personnel throughout Pennsylvania are prepping for next week’s storm.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 26, 2012 -
California regulators examine troubled San Onofre plant
The debate involves whether utility customers should pay for the repairs to the plant.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 26, 2012 -
Texas electricity provider passing costs onto customers
The company is blaming the additional costs on measures taken by the state’s PUC.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 26, 2012 -
J.D. Power report indicates customer smart meter awareness is low
About 36% of customers are reportedly unaware of their utility companies' smart meter efforts.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 25, 2012 -
Hurricane Sandy could be $1 billion threat to Northeast as utilities prepare
FirstEnergy and Exelon are both monitoring conditions as Sandy looks poised to hit the U.S. around Oct. 28.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 25, 2012 -
Duke to postpone rate increase proposal until next year
The utility will push back a rate hike until the first quarter of next year.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 25, 2012 -
First phase of California solar ranch comes online
The first 22 MW of the new 250 MW ranch has been energized for delivery.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 25, 2012 -
IBM establishes a new collaboration to analyze industry data
The institute will use predictive analytics, system optimization, and advanced computation to deliver better services to their customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 25, 2012 -
New York to use a grant to update its electricity grid
The grant money comes from the federal Department of Energy.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 25, 2012
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