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Rural Coops Share $334 Million for Generation, Transmission, Smart-Grid Projects
The money is in the form of loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
By Ron Gallagher • May 7, 2012 -
Operational Efficiency: A Hidden Energy Efficiency Opportunity for Commercial Building
Any measures designed to save energy in the segment represent a significant opportunity for impact.
By Ron Gallagher • May 7, 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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Co-op Political Success Stories
In Iowa, a lawmakers turned to a co-op executive to explain legislation to a public meeting.
By Ron Gallagher • May 7, 2012 -
New England's Power Grid Summer Outlook Announced
ISO New England is watching LNG supplies to Boston-area stations, but expects adequate power if normal summer conditions prevail.
By Ron Gallagher • May 4, 2012 -
Annual Smart Grid Spending to Reach $65 Billion by 2017
The estimate includes smart-meter installations and extensive upgrading of transmission and distribution networks.
By Ron Gallagher • May 4, 2012 -
Duke Says It Believes Progress Merger Will Pass FERC by July 1 Deadline
CEO Jim Rogers says he thinks federal regulators are “more likely than not” to approve the plan.
By Ron Gallagher • May 4, 2012 -
Advanced Meters Allow Oncor to Respond to Outages Before Customer Contact
The company also gets data telling it when a problem looks like it could occur.
By Ron Gallagher • May 3, 2012 -
PSEG Offers New Program for College-Bound Engineering Hopefuls
In New Jersey, the company is making an investment in the future with money and mentoring.
By Ron Gallagher • May 3, 2012 -
Benefits of Distributed Energy Storage
Various players are positioning themselves in an ongoing industry debate.
By Ron Gallagher • May 3, 2012 -
Helping New Yorkers Find Energy Incentive Programs
A state-run program reaches out to New York City residents and small businesses for energy-use reduction.
By Ron Gallagher • May 3, 2012 -
Substation Vandalism Hampers Service in Met-Ed Service Area in Pennsylvania
The company is working with police and Crime Stoppers and says the attacks present a danger to workers.
By Ron Gallagher • May 2, 2012 -
FERC-NERC Report on September 2011 Blackout Calls for Better Planning
The 153-page report says transmission operators and balancing authorities need to look more widely at potential impacts.
By Ron Gallagher • May 2, 2012 -
EV Project Aims to Gather Information That Utilities Will Need to Know
Utilities have to know how EV drivers behave in order to know how to accommodate electric-vehicle recharging into the grid
By Ron Gallagher • May 2, 2012 -
Entergy Texas Says Joining MISO Could Save Customers Hundreds of Millions
Entergy would like to have all six of its operating units join the system operator.
By Ron Gallagher • May 2, 2012 -
National Grid Rate Filing Shows Extent of Job Cuts in Restructuring
In papers filed in New York State, the company explains changes that sliced 1,400 office positions.
By Ron Gallagher • May 2, 2012 -
Report: Power Industry Transmission Investment Remains Strong
A report from the Edison Electric Institute predicts spending of $64 billion through 2022.
By Ron Gallagher • May 1, 2012 -
Survey: 54% of Older Midwesterners Won’t Pay for More Utility Services
The PwC survey of 900 people raises the question of who is the "customer" in customer relations.
By Ron Gallagher • April 30, 2012 -
Underwater Cable Could Bring Renewable Energy From Iceland to Europe
The government and utility Landsvirkjun will be studying the feasibility of the idea.
By Ron Gallagher • April 27, 2012 -
Smart Metering: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
AOL Energy has a round-up of news about the industry.
By Ron Gallagher • April 27, 2012 -
U.S. Grid Has $107B in Investment 'Gaps' by 2020
The latest “Failure to Act” report from the American Society of Civil Engineers says focuses on the power-delivery system.
By Ron Gallagher • April 26, 2012 -
Utility Deals Down Slightly So Far in 2012
Some of the decline may be due to already-pending mergers, PricewaterhouseCoopers said in an analysis.
By Ron Gallagher • April 26, 2012 -
KCP&L Requests Rate Increase From Kansas Corp. Commission
The company is seeking to up its charges 12.9%, citing investments at generating stations.
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012 -
PG&E's 'Green Option' to Offer More From Renewable Sources
Residential customers who want to opt in can pay a little more for the company to purchase more from renewable sources.
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012 -
California OKs Demand-Response Activities, Budgets for State's Utilities
For 2013-14, the Public Utilities Commission wants a single application from the companies.
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012
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