It was a big week for powerful names on Utility Dive, with PG&E, Wal-Mart and several billionaires showing up in the week's most popular reads. All of these stories have far-reaching implications for utilities, so if you still need to catch up, now is your chance:
- These 10 utilities accounted for 73% of solar integration last year: In terms of solar megawatts per customer, a handful of utilities dominated on SEPA's list.
- Why Walmart's plan is another sign of the apocalypse for utilities: Jesse Berst, chief analyst at Smart Grid News, thinks Walmart's ambitious energy plan should strike fear into the hearts of utilities.
- 5 energy billionaires—and where they're placing their bets: Here's what their their investments show about the future of grid.
- Smart meter spying case settlement will cost PG&E $390K: PG&E agreed to pay $390,000 after a former employee was accused of illegally monitoring anti-smart meter groups and using false credentials.
- Wal-Mart wants only clean energy powering its stores by 2020 : CEO Mike Duke proposed a 2-pronged plan to meet the retail giant's new goal.
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