No one knows how fast the news stream flows in the utility industry better than we do at Utility Dive, and Twitter can be powerful tool for staying informed if you know where to look.
For breaking updates and commentary on transmission projects, regulation, iPhone apps, other mobile energy apps, there are a handful of hardworking reporters and editors out there who can make all the difference in the world for your feed. Here are 12 of best journalist accounts that we keep up with via Twitter and our own Trending page:
1. MATTHEW L. WALD
Publication: The New York Times
On Twitter: @MattWaltNYT
Matthew L. Wald is a New York Times writer who covers energy and energy technology issues. He tweets out about policy issues, generation trends and developments in the grid.
Some Far Out (at Least for Now) #Energy Ideas from the #Arpa-e conference nyti.ms/WvTzAR
— Matthew L. Wald (@MattWaldNYT) March 1, 2013
2. BRUCE HENDERSON
Publication: The Charlotte Observer
On Twitter: @bhender
Bruce Henderson is an energy and environment writer for The Charlotte Observer with his own Earth & Energy blog. He typically tweets out about local energy stories and Duke Energy coverage.
Most residential customers would pay 14% more under Duke Energy Carolinas' new rate hike request. obsearthenergy.blogspot.com/2013/02/about-…
— Bruce Henderson (@bhender) February 6, 2013
3. KEN SILVERSTEIN
Publication: EnergyBiz Insider and Forbes
On Twitter: @Ken_Silverstein
Ken Silverstein is the Editor-in-Chief of EnergyBiz Insider and a global energy issues contributor for Forbes. His Twitter account alternately entertains and informs followers with smart grid and energy policy commentary.
focus on sustainability, society & economy improves corp. bottom lines. @ken_silverstein energybiz.com/article/13/03/…
— Ken Silverstein (@Ken_Silverstein) March 6, 2013
4. KATE GALBRAITH
Publication: The Texas Tribune
On Twitter: @KateGalbraith
Kate Galbraith is an energy and environment writer for The Texas Tribune. Galbraith tweets out healthy doses of global energy news and environmental policy.
ERCOT sees another tight summer for Texas power supplies in 2013 reuters.com/article/2013/0… / likely "very tight" conditions on hottest days
— Kate Galbraith (@KateGalbraith) March 1, 2013
5. HANNAH NORTHEY
Publication: Greenwire and Environment & Energy Daily
On Twitter: @HMNorthey
Hannah Northey is an energy writer for E&E Publishing's Greenwire and Environment & Energy Daily. Northey tweets out about power generation and energy policy.
NRC questions 'sketchy' data underlying proposed San Onofre restart: eenews.net/Greenwire/2013… ... ($) #nuclear
— Hannah Northey (@HMNorthey) February 28, 2013
6. RUSSELL GOLD
Publication: Wall Street Journal
On Twitter: @russellgold
Russell Gold is an energy and oil reporter for the Wall Street Journal. Gold's Twitter account keeps followers in the loop with a medley of energy news and commentary.
Our iPhones, ourselves: US homeowners using more power for electric appliances, less for heating/cooling. twitter.com/russellgold/st…
— Russell Gold (@russellgold) March 7, 2013
7. KATIE FEHRENBACHER
Publication: GigaOM
On Twitter: @katiefehren
Katie Fehrenbacher is a Senior Writer and Features Editor for GigaOM, "covering cutting-edge [energy] technology, startups and innovators in Silicon Valley." She tweets out about innovations in energy technology and insights on the state of the industry.
Challenges emerge for making Europe’s data centers more efficient bit.ly/YO29KI
— Katie Fehrenbacher (@katiefehren) March 7, 2013
8. MARTIN LAMONICA
Publication: MIT Technology Review
On Twitter: @mlamonica
Martin LaMonica is the contributing editor at the MIT Technology Review. His Twitter feed updates followers with the latest technology developments and energy policy issues.
Elon Musk: we need sustainable energy--apart from environmental concerns, we'll face economic collapse otherwise #eis13 #challengetohumanity
— Martin LaMonica (@mlamonica) February 26, 2013
9. AMY POSZYWAK
Publication: SNL Financial
On Twitter: @amyposzywak
Amy Poszywak is an energy finance reporter at SNL Financial. She tweets out the latest utility news, power trends and market developments.
Generation, fuel mix strategy seen as driving power, utility M&A trends in 2013 bit.ly/Za25Wz (free link to my story) #utilities
— Amy Poszywak (@amyposzywak) March 4, 2013
10. ARI NATTER
Publication: Bloomberg BNA
On Twitter: @AriNatter
Ari Natter is a renewable energy and energy efficiency reporter for Bloomberg BNA. He tweets out updates on renewables and energy policy.
Scary that the largest cuts to @energy from #sequester come to the NNSA, which responds to emegencies related to #nuclear disasters.
— Ari Natter (@AriNatter) March 4, 2013
11. WENDY KOCH
Publication: USA Today
On Twitter: @wendykoch
Wendy Koch covers energy and the environment for USA Today. Her Twitter account keeps followers up-to-date on energy news, policy and insights.
Home electricity use is much more evenly distributed than income so efficiency steps needs to reach many,says Opower. bit.ly/W5qjnu
— Wendy Koch (@wendykoch) March 6, 2013
12. PETER GARDETT
Publication: AOL Energy
On Twitter: @petergardett
Peter Gardett is a Managing Editor at AOL Energy. He tweets out on a variety of energy issues, from generation and distribution to markets and policy.
Where does the utility belong in the future of #energy? Some opinions from the @mitenergyconfaol.it/XVeBfI via @aolenergy
— Peter Gardett (@petergardett) March 7, 2013
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