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Local Texas utility board gives initial approval for power loop
The goal of the plan is to provide security to the city’s power grid.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 19, 2012 -
Entergy's Hurricane Isaac costs total at least $400 million
Third-quarter revenue may suffer after 787,000 customers were left without power.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 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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Smart grid tech will thrive on big data—but data on what?
As utilities deploy more smart grid tech, they will need better ways to analyze the data that they're gathering.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 18, 2012 -
Colorado utility found to have broken clear air rules
According to a recent riling, Colorado Springs Utilities has violated federal law for the past 24 years.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 18, 2012 -
California utility agrees to pay $6M for 2007 wildfires
San Diego Gas & Electric will pay to settle claims filed in the wake of severe 2007 wildfires.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 18, 2012 -
SDG&E teams with Alarm.com for smart thermostat program
The California utility will test the viability of leveraging existing smart thermostat installations.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 18, 2012 -
Connecticut utility workers hold rally at the state Capitol
More than 150 unionized linemen rallied on Monday, complaining about inadequate staffing levels.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 18, 2012 -
Duke Energy's new logo replaces red and black with blues and green
The company's new logo redesign follows its July merger with Progress Energy.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 17, 2012 -
How the U.S. smart grid can be impacted by international projects
A Zpryme analyst assesses the various ways that international collaboration can benefit individual countries, including the U.S.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 17, 2012 -
New ComEd Facebook games encourage smart grid engagement
The utility announced new games designed to promote energy use awareness and management that will carry over to smart meters.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 17, 2012 -
New Mexico customers’ solar credits may decline under new proposal
PNM customers who want to install solar photovoltaic systems will receive a smaller return on their investment under a pending proposal.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 17, 2012 -
San Francisco looks into green alternative to PG&E
The city’s Board of Supervisors is considering a plan that would expand its use of renewable power.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 17, 2012 -
Congress considers the expiration of wind power tax credits
Congress is debating the fate of wind production tax credit subsidies.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 17, 2012 -
Florida utility commissioners to debate utility fee cap increase
Both residents and commissioners will have a chance to weigh in on a plan to raise the caps on franchise fees for electricity and natural gas.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 17, 2012 -
PSEG begins construction on New Jersey solar farm
The utility is seeking approval for an expansion of its Solar 4 All and loan programs.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 17, 2012 -
Regulators say Consumers Energy customers can opt out of smart meters
A state commission says smart meters pose little risk to health but wants consumers to be able to decline having the devices installed.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 14, 2012 -
AEP Ohio works to reduce customer estimated bilings with new tech
A new project aims to improve the capturing of radio frequencies while simultaneously reducing estimated billings for customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Maryland utilities say 24-hour restoration is unrealistic following severe storms
Barring fundamental changes to energy distribution, officials claim they won’t be able to restore power to all customers within 24 hours of a hurricane-like storm.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Peco cites 'external' problems for its smart meter fires
A Peco executive said that the freeze on smart meter installation would continue until at least October while the cause of several fires is being evaluated.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Walmart expands solar installations in Arizona
The retailer’s solar initiative will be expanding with a new distribution center near the state’s capitol.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012 -
California PUC saves 1,000 MW through energy efficient programs
The state’s PUC announced 5,900 GWh of electricity savings over the last two years thanks to energy efficient initiatives.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Smart meter problems, batteries and Duke
Want to see what everyone else on Utility Dive was reading this week? Check out the five most popular posts from our news feed.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Duke Energy appears on Dow Jones North American Sustainability Index, misses out on global index
The company returns to DJ's North American Sustainability Index, but failed to make the Global Sustainability Index.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Northwest's data centers may need 10% of regions power by 2030
Electricity demands are beginning to catch the attention of cities and analysts, even as technology improves efficiency.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Utility Dive's top 12 smart grid, metering and tech lists of the summer
Utility Dive has been watching smart grid and other tech trends all summer long, and these are the most popular features to emerge over the last few months.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012
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