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  • 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 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 July 20, 2012
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    AI in the Power Sector

    Artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to impact the electricity industry from both ends: as the technology driving large load demand growth and as a tool with the potential to make the power system more efficient. 

    By Utility Dive staff
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 July 18, 2012
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    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 July 17, 2012
  • Manhattan sees Con Ed brownout amid heat wave and lockout

    The New York-based utility company announced that it has reduced voltage in some NYC neighborhoods.

    By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 2012
  • Bill Johnson replaced as Nuclear Energy Institute chairman

    The president of Energy Future Holdings will replace Johnson, leaving Duke Energy without an NEI board member.

    By July 16, 2012
  • Texas 'Pecan Street' smart grid project featured on PBS NewHour

    The Pecan Street Project's executive director discusses smart grid advantages in a video segment about what utility companies and residents gain from new smart tech.

    By July 16, 2012
  • New Mexico regulators approve $60 million Xcel Energy upgrades

    The Public Regulation Commission gave the go-ahead for Xcel to add a substation and new lines.

    By July 16, 2012
  • Maine electric customer disconnections hit record high

    29,554 homes in Maine were disconnected in 2011 due to unpaid bills, according to records obtained by  the Maine Sunday Telegram.

    By July 16, 2012