Regulation & Policy: Page 338
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Calif. regulators set massive energy storage goal for three utilities
California is in prime position to break an energy storage record.
By Malena Amusa • June 12, 2013 -
Inspector: Nepotism is 'widely accepted' at U.S. Energy Dept.
Will an exec’s hiring of his three college-age children harm the department's morale?
By Malena Amusa • June 12, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Bloomberg rolls out $20B storm-protection plan for NYC, grid infrastructure
Grid assets are a major concern for the city following last year's damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.
By Brian Warmoth • June 11, 2013 -
Trump SoHo Hotel sues ConEd for $2.3M in Sandy damages
Here’s how a luxury hotel in NYC lost millions during the 4-day blackout.
By Malena Amusa • June 11, 2013 -
Mystery solved: Radioactive goldfish at FirstEnergy nuclear plant was a prank
Two contractors confessed they snuck the fish into the off-limits steam tunnel.
By Malena Amusa • June 10, 2013 -
Colorado’s new $3B renewables law lacks implementation measures
The Colorado Gov. signed a new renewables bill but did not authorize its implementation.
By Malena Amusa • June 10, 2013 -
Twitter, renewables and a plot to mislead regulators: This week's most read utility news
Missed the news this week? Here's what you need to know.
By Davide Savenije • June 7, 2013 -
SoCal Edison to shut down San Onofre nuclear plant for good
The utility previously sought to revive the closed plant, but finally decided it wasn't worth the effort.
By Davide Savenije • June 7, 2013 -
Ameren barred from transferring coal plants' pollution waivers
Ameren sold 5 coal plants to Dynegy but cannot transfer the plants' pollution waivers.
By Malena Amusa • June 7, 2013 -
Alabama regulators warn utilities 'substantial changes' are coming
The Alabama Public Service Commission has indicated it wants to lower rates for all utility customers.
By Davide Savenije • June 6, 2013 -
Federal judges approve Southern Co.’s plan to build $14B nuclear reactors
The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected environmentalists’ post-Fukushima worries.
By Malena Amusa • June 6, 2013 -
ICC rules ComEd must pay for customers' losses from power outages
ComEd will have to reimburse customers for any damages caused by power outages.
By Malena Amusa • June 6, 2013 -
Mississippi regulators weigh energy efficiency rules
A proposed rule would allow utilities to file rate increases for implementing energy efficiency programs.
By Davide Savenije • June 5, 2013 -
National Grid gives $1.1M to businesses struck by Sandy
35 grants have been awarded to businesses in Long Island to accelerate the rebuilding process.
By Malena Amusa • June 5, 2013 -
Deep Dive
What happens when a utility needs to invest more in infrastructure?
Tough finances and politics—not bad weather—are keeping Ameren customers blacked-out after storms on Friday.
By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013 -
Eight utilities join MISO
Cleco Corp. and seven other utilities have joined the Independent System Operator.
By Davide Savenije • June 3, 2013 -
Why SCE's San Onofre disaster may be worse than you thought
See why Forbes' Ken Silverstein says the utility employed the "dumbest of all management strategies."
By Malena Amusa • June 3, 2013 -
Fired employee claims PG&E plotted to mislead regulators
A layoff following a dispute over the use of key data for a rate increase has spiraled into a lawsuit.
By Malena Amusa • June 3, 2013 -
Georgia Power faces solar standoff with Tea Party
The Tea Party and GOP are demanding Georgia Power crank out more solar energy.
By Malena Amusa • June 3, 2013 -
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Warren Buffett, NV Energy and FERC
Need to catch up on the news posts that mattered most to Utility Dive readers this week? Here's your cheat sheet.
By Brian Warmoth • May 31, 2013 -
Patience is running out on Ameren's leaking coal ash ponds
An unlined ash pond leaked 50,000 gallons of contamination a day at one point.
By Malena Amusa • May 31, 2013 -
Duke wins first major NC rate case to finance grid updates, coal overstock
The new rate will funnel millions to pad Duke's rising costs.
By Malena Amusa • May 31, 2013 -
CT's Renewable Portfolio Standard Slated For Change
The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow large-scale hydropower to qualify as a Class I resource under the state's [...]
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Sound-Off: Gina McCarthy confirmation delayed
On May 16, Gina McCarthy won the support of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on her confirmation as "head honcho" of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) but received no Republican votes.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013
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