Regulation & Policy: Page 330
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California lawmakers pass AB 327 as utilities, solar industry both claim victory
Despite the passage of the bill, the battle over rooftop solar and net metering is far from over.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 13, 2013 -
Southern Power hires new chief commercial officer
Chris Cummiskey, the Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner, will be tasked with expanding wholesale marketing activities at Southern Power.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013 -
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TrendlineSustainability
Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.
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PSE&G seeks $2.6B to harden grid for next Frankenstorm
The utility wants to spend the majority of the money on hardening 31 switching stations and substations in densely populated areas.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013 -
Xcel fights municipalization with new Boulder ballot measure
The measure is Xcel's latest attempt to keep the city from taking over the local electrical system.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013 -
S.C. regulators approve Duke's $119M rate hike
The rate increase will help Duke recoup spending on new power plants and environmental compliance.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013 -
Senate drops Syria debate, turns attention to energy bill
The U.S. Senate debated the Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill on the floor on Wednesday.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 12, 2013 -
Mark your calendar: EPA's new carbon regulations are coming next week
The rules, set to be announced next week, will effectively ban the construction of new coal plants lacking carbon-capture technology.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why cyberattacks could knock out the U.S. power grid for 9-18 months
Utility Dive spoke with cybersecurity consultant Joe Weiss, who believes a sophisticated, targeted cyberattack could cripple the U.S. electrical grid.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Europe's biggest utilities revolt against renewables
Nine European utilities are demanding the European Union reform its energy policies or risk Europe's energy security.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Bill to save consumers $65B in electricity costs, study finds
If passed, the Shaheen-Portman bill could help spark an energy efficiency revolution across the nation.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 10, 2013 -
FirstEnergy looks to sell 2.5% of its generating portfolio
The utility is seeking FERC's approval.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 10, 2013 -
California Senate votes on net metering and rate reform bill
The highly contested bill is set to redefine the state's net metering and electricity rate policies.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 10, 2013 -
Obama touts Swedish energy policy as model to follow
Are Sweden's tough carbon tax and lofty renewables targets signs of things to come?
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 9, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The numbers behind the 'War on Coal'
Utility Dive rounded up the data to show the trends facing the coal industry today.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013 -
SDG&E wants $808M from customers for SONGS costs
SDG&E believes customers must pay for a generation asset, even if it retires early, "as long as those assets were operated prudently."
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013 -
Is the Entergy-ITC Holdings merger dead in the water?
The merger's success appears to be growing less and less likely with each passing day.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013 -
The future is coming sooner than you think: This week's most read utility news
Distributed solar policies, energy storage targets and a lack of new nuclear builds are set to shape the future of the industry for years to come.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 6, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Could a cyberattack take out the U.S. power grid today?
Utility Dive spoke with Joe Weiss, a Managing Partner at Applied Control Solutions, about the vulnerability of the U.S. electric grid.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 6, 2013 -
Co-op plotting to takeover Berlin's electrical grid
Citizen Energy Berlin wants to accelerate the integration of renewable energy and run the grid in the interests of the city's residents.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 6, 2013 -
National Grid employee caught urinating on disgruntled customer's home
A hidden camera caught a utility worker urinating on the property of a customer who says he's made numerous complaints to the utility.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 6, 2013 -
Dominion wins off-shore wind project lease with $1.6M bid
Dominion believes off-shore wind can "provide the largest, scalable renewable resource for Virginia."
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 5, 2013 -
FBI investigating JPMorgan in power market manipulation case
After agreeing to a $410 million fine for power market manipulation, JPMorgan is being investigated for obstruction of justice.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 5, 2013 -
Calif. PUC proposes 'historic' energy storage targets
California's three big utilities could soon be required to accelerate their energy storage capabilities by Dec. 1, 2014.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 5, 2013 -
Will Southern Co.'s big lobby defeat Obama's call for new emissions rules?
Southern Company is trying to roadblock President Obama's desire for the EPA to mandate stricter carbon emissions regulations.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 4, 2013 -
Regulators delay Vogtle decision until first reactor is complete
The Georgia Public Service Commission put off the debate over Vogtle's cost overruns until 2018 at the earliest.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 4, 2013
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