Duke shareholder sues to nullify $44.5 million severance package for ousted CEO

On behalf of Duke Energy, one of its shareholders has filed a lawsuit claiming that the $44.5 million severance package given to former CEO Bill Johnson was “excessive and unwarranted.”

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 9, 2012

Smart grid technology meets multiple needs for cities

Matt Petronzio at Mashable looks into multiple trends that are defining how smart grid tech evolves for cities across the world.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 8, 2012

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive

Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

By Utility Dive staff

Vermont regulators won't allow $21M post-merger payout to customers

The Vermont Public Service Board upheld a provision in the order allowing a merger between Green Mountain Power and the Central Vermont Public Service Corporation.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 8, 2012

NStar could face $10M in fines in Massachusetts

NStar joins Western Massachusetts Electric Co. and National Grid on a list of companies targeted by Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 8, 2012

Idaho regulators hear arguments between utilities and wind developers

Wind developers assert that Idaho Power is misleading ratepayers to gain support.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 8, 2012

Illinois’ Com-Ed to begin smart grid installation

In the wake of extreme weather, Com-Ed will pursue smart grid technology to decrease response time for lost power.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 8, 2012

Kissimmee Utility Authority Board Authorizes Construction of $17.2 Million Substation

To improve electric service reliability and meet the growing energy needs of its customers, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors on Aug. 1 approved the construction of a new $17.2 million electric substation to serve downtown Kissimmee and its business district.

By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 7, 2012

Duke Energy's 1,900 pages of messages mention merger concerns

Duke Energy turns over internal records to regulators, as the  investigation into the Progress Energy merger continues.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 7, 2012

KCP&L expands customer bill assistance programs with extra $1M in funding

The company announced $1 million in additional funding to aid customers with summer electric bills.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 7, 2012

800,000 Itron end points now installed by DTE

DTE is shooting for 3 million Michigan installations by the time it finishes.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 7, 2012

Smart grid company Viridity Energy gets $15M from Japanese firm Mitsui

Mistui's investment in the smart grid startup will be effective upon approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 7, 2012

Duke plans to use Itron to supply its smart meters

Duke Energy has a $43 million smart-meter contract with Itron.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 7, 2012

New York utility caps solar energy customer reimbursement

Central Hudson Gas & Electric announced it wouldn’t accept any new customers into its net metering program after the company reached a state-imposed minimum on purchases.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 7, 2012

Lessons for U.S. utilities from India's massive outages

The U.S. may not need to worry about a blackout affecting 600 million citizens, but India's problems still offer lessons.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 6, 2012

Ventyx and Eskom seal $7M software licensing deal

The South African utility will use Ventyx's SCADA/DMS for network monitoring and control of electric power operations.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 6, 2012

'Soft grid' technology could complement the smart grid

The smart grid isn't only new transmission technology in the works that could revolutionize how utilities do business.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 6, 2012

Missouri utility asks for rate hike that would increase its revenues by almost $31 million

Empire District Electric has requested a 7.56% increase in customer revenues despite second-quarter earnings of $10.7 million.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 6, 2012

Former Progress CEO writes public letter about Duke situation

Bill Johnson writes a letter to supporters at a blog that has been defending him.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 3, 2012

Idaho regulatory hearings to examine utility and renewable energy issues

Utilities interests and renewable energy interests will be argued in front of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 3, 2012

Most Read Utility News of the Week: London Olympics, smart meters and smart thermostats

Too busy watching the 2012 Olympics to keep up with utility news this week? Here's what you missed.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 3, 2012

Duke’s 2Q earnings up amid legal issues, Progress division slips

The larger part of the newly merged company is doing well, while Progress Energy falters.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 3, 2012

Xcel execs testify before Colorado judge

$16.6 million is at stake for the company when the hearings conclude.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 2, 2012

London Olympics power use displayed on the Web

EDF Energy's interactive infographic tracks energy use at big 2012 Olympic sites such as the Olympic Stadium and Basketball Arena.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 2, 2012

Con Ed reduces voltage during NYC repairs

Areas of the Bronx and Manhattan both see 5% reductions as repairs get made.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 2, 2012

N.C. regulators hire law firm in Duke investigation

The chairman of Jenner & Block will lead the N.C. Utilities Commission's probe.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 2, 2012