The longest power outages of 2012 and a Forbes op-ed on the future of energy mattered the most to Utility Dive readers this week. Duke Energy is still undecided over whether or not to shut down a nuclear power plant while a Tennessee utility company claims the smart grid saves money and boosts customer satisfaction.
In case you missed it, this is the week's most read news:
- The 10 longest power outages of 2012: Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc on power infrastructure in 2012, and the EIA's outage data for the year shows just how bad things got.
- BrightSource, SoCalEdison end solar power purchase agreement: According to BrightSource, the deal fell through when California's utility commission requested a delay.
- Forbes: Innovations to reshape energy market, whether utilities like it or not: According to Forbes, the long-stagnant, innovation-resistant energy industry is due to dramatically change as a result imminent technology breakthroughs.
- Duke may decide on Crystal River plant by February: The plan has been shut down since 2009 after cracks were found in the reactor's containment building.
- Tennessee-based EPB says smart grid is saving customers money: The utility also claims that its recent investment is leading to less customer aggravation.
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