Most Read Utility News of the Week: Smart grid and Twitter resources

Need a quick briefing on what happened in the utility industry this week? We've got you covered.

By Brian Warmoth • May 3, 2013

Texas advances utilities' solar ties

Will Texas make utilities pay for customers' surplus solar generation?

By Malena Amusa • May 3, 2013

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Sustainability

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.

By Utility Dive staff

Repeal of renewables mandate gets new life in N.C.

The Senate finance committee is recommending a bill ending renewable energy requirements.

By Davide Savenije • May 2, 2013

What protestors want from Duke CEO Jim Rogers

Ahead of Jim Rogers' last shareholders' meeting Thursday, environmentalists battle his record. 

By Malena Amusa • May 2, 2013

NY Gov. Cuomo freezes $600K in ConEd executive bonuses

And the state's regulatory action doesn't stop there.

By Malena Amusa • May 1, 2013

Security is one of 3 big questions facing the energy industry

Prepare for “the bad new world of cyber danger,” energy expert Daniel Yergin says.

By Malena Amusa • April 30, 2013

Download Utility Dive's new iPhone app, trust us

Get ready to put your job in your pocket and pull it out whenever you want.

By Brian Warmoth • April 29, 2013

DOE: $2.9B spent on smart grid yielded $6.8B in economic output

The report's findings indicate the money was well spent.

By Davide Savenije • April 29, 2013

PJM welcomes new proposals on New Jersey projects

Following FERC Order 1000, who will be competing against established utilities in the state?

By Brian Warmoth • April 29, 2013

Colorado cranks up clean energy standards

Bucking political opposition, Colorado amps commitment to renewables.

By Malena Amusa • April 29, 2013

National Grid workers to strike, citing 'company in crisis'

The Brotherhood of Utility Workers Union noted the utility's mistakes and mismanagement are "out of control."

By Davide Savenije • April 26, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Ventyx and smart grid progress

Go into the weekend a little better informed with the most popular reads of the past few days.

By Brian Warmoth • April 26, 2013

Operation costs explain Southern Co.'s 1st quarter drop

This quarter, shares of major electricity companies are on the rise, except at Southern Co. which saw a 1.3% dip.

By Malena Amusa • April 25, 2013

Who won the EPA's energy-saving competition?

The winner slashed its energy use by 52% in one year.

By Davide Savenije • April 24, 2013

Air violations delay First Solar’s 230MW solar plant

First Solar can’t proceed with the construction of its Los Angeles County solar plant until clean air violations are resolved.

By Malena Amusa • April 24, 2013

With 774 power plants, Texas leads opposition to emissions rules

The Supreme Court might hear a case led by Texas, eager to fight emissions rules.

By Malena Amusa • April 23, 2013

16 of the 29 states with renewable standards want repeal

A battle to reduce renewable portfolio standards is gaining ground. At the same time, clean energy efficiency fell by 54 % last year.

By Malena Amusa • April 23, 2013

Wisconsin utility fined $1B worth of clean energy investments

In a settlement with the EPA over emissions violations, a Wisconsin utility must invest $1B in renewables.

By Malena Amusa • April 23, 2013

PSE&G president spotlights Sandy mistakes, pitches $3.9B grid upgrade

Public Service Electric & Gas President Ralph LaRossa identified the problems that occurred before and during the utility's response to Hurricane Sandy.

By Davide Savenije • April 22, 2013

Europe, a green energy basket case?

Here's why the Washington Post chided Europe as a “green energy basket case” in the fight against climate change.

By Malena Amusa • April 22, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Billionaires, Wal-Mart and the grid

Take a moment and find out what the rest of the industry was reading about over the last few days.

By Brian Warmoth • April 19, 2013

FERC tackles new cybersecurity standards

FERC acts to include 60 more utilities in expanded cybersecurity rules.

By Malena Amusa • April 19, 2013

9 states threaten EPA suit for delayed emissions rule

States demand action after EPA missed deadline to issue greenhouse gas emission rules for new power plants.

By Malena Amusa • April 19, 2013

$18.5B up for grabs in bid war to install smart meters in every U.K. home

A SmartReach group consisting of BT, BAE, Arqiva and Sensus is going up against a Silver Spring and Vodafone joint venture to snag a massive windfall.

By Davide Savenije • April 18, 2013

Boulder's Xcel standoff begins to tip in city's favor

The Boulder City Council authorized legal steps to break with Xcel Energy by August.

By Malena Amusa • April 18, 2013