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Maryland utility presents its smart meter plan to residents
Representatives from Baltimore Gas and Electric made a presentation to explain what residents can expect from the company’s new smart meters.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 18, 2012 -
ComEd says it will continue to meet reliability standards despite dispute with regulators
The Chicago-based company is being tight-lipped, however, on what penalties it will agree to should the standards not be met.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 18, 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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Florida regulators set date to discuss Progress’ broken Crystal River plant
The Public Service Commission will hold a hearing to discuss the future of the nuclear plant.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 18, 2012 -
Idahoans reject spending more on wind in poll
The poll comes as Idaho Power seeks to changes to current wind power purchasing requirements in the state.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 17, 2012 -
Wind cuts power to 25,000 in Colorado
25,000 Xcel Energy customers were still without electricity this morning after strong winds knocked out the power.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 17, 2012 -
Innovative utility programs worth learning from
Here are six creative marketing ideas that utility companies have implemented successfully.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 17, 2012 -
Colorado utilities may allow customers to opt out of smart meter installations
The decision comes after one customer physically removed a meter from his own home.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 17, 2012 -
California regulators plan to investigate rates at closed San Onofre plant
The investigation has been spurred on by ratepayers who have complained they shouldn’t be paying for a plant that isn’t functioning.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 17, 2012 -
SDG&E’s request to recover wild fire costs denied by regulators
The utility will still seek financial recovery through separate proceedings.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 17, 2012 -
Pittsburgh can buy renewable cheaper than standard rate
Some Pittsburgh homeowners can purchase wind and solar energy at a 10 percent cheaper cost than the utility’s default rate.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 17, 2012 -
Xcel Energy cracking down on banners attached to poles in Colorado
The company will begin enforcing existing rules more stringently in the interests of safety.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Progress files for rate increase in N.C.
Duke subsidiary Progress Energy Carolinas has asked for an annual base revenue increase of 12%.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Progress power plant polluting North Carolina river, according to report
Duke University released a study that finds Progress’ plant is sending arsenic into a local river.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Pennsylvania unveils its largest solar project to date
The five-megawatt ground-mounted solar project will produce approximately 7.5 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Massachusetts solar plan to move forward
A 2.9-megawatt solar farm will soon replace a landfill.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 16, 2012 -
South Carolina utilities defend solar practices
The state’s major utilities contend they’re committed to renewable energy, even though they don’t rely heavily on sun power.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 16, 2012 -
Deep Dive
On the Grid: Greg Ennis of the Wi-Fi Alliance
Utility Dive asked the Wi-Fi Alliance's technical director about where he sees IEEE 802.11n, 802.11ac and Smart Energy Profile 2 fitting in with the future of the smart grid.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 15, 2012 -
Smart grid tech demand surges overseas
American metering companies are flocking to countries such as China and Brazil, where high demand for smart meters is being stimulated by government-mandated rollouts.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 15, 2012 -
Georgia Power challenged by solar push
The utility’s monopoly is under attack by a push toward rooftop solar panels.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 15, 2012 -
Smart grid technology development advances
South Korea's push ahead on smart grid technology development has been highlighted by a new report from the World Energy Council.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 15, 2012 -
Texas co-op to add additional ways to access solar panel power
Members of the largest electric cooperative in the United States will soon have new ways to access electricity generated from solar panels.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 15, 2012 -
NY wants FERC to reconsider Sept. energy cost order
New York claims the order could cost rate-payers up to $500 million.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 12, 2012 -
Clean Line requests public utility status for $2B line through Illinois
The proposed project would be 500 miles long and promote a variety of wind energy sources.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 12, 2012 -
PG&E granted $1M for compressed air energy storage project
The grant from the California Energy Commission will go towards the design of a compressed air energy storage plant to generate electricity during high demand events on the West Coast.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 12, 2012 -
Duke cuts power to Cincinnati-area home after resident refuses smart meter
The mother of one is now using a fireplace, candles, and a generator in place of Duke's electric service.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 12, 2012
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