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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.
By Davide Savenije • April 17, 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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Duke call scam targeted employees
Scammers pretending to be Duke Energy customer service reps targeted Duke employees and non-employees alike.
By Malena Amusa • April 17, 2013 -
U.S. fell to no. 2 in global clean energy investment, China wins
So who’s winning the global clean energy race? For now, it’s China, who just bumped the U.S. from its no. 1 spot.
By Malena Amusa • April 17, 2013 -
Three Mile Island nuclear plant conducts first terrorist response drill
The Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania conducted an emergency response test Tuesday in case of air attack on the facility.
By Malena Amusa • April 17, 2013 -
Do smart meters interfere with Doppler radar?
The Met Office is complaining that deregulation of communications frequencies for smart meters may impede weather tracking radar.
By Davide Savenije • April 16, 2013 -
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.
By Malena Amusa • April 15, 2013 -
Coal-generated power will dominate through 2040
Sure natural gas and renewable energy generation is on the rise. But coal will be the largest source of power generation in America through 2040, the U.S. Energy Information Administration says.
By Malena Amusa • April 15, 2013 -
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.
By Malena Amusa • April 15, 2013 -
N.C. Supreme Court strikes down Duke's regulator-approved rate hike
The state Supreme Court slammed the North Carolina Utilities Commission for its approval of Duke Energy's 7.2% rate increase.
By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013 -
Utilities predict their solar-induced demise
A report by the Edison Electric Institute, the trade group of U.S. investor-owned utilities, highlights the seemingly insurmountable challenges utilities face in the next 20 years.
By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: ComEd, Batman and one crazy meter
Too busy to read Utility Dive last week? No worries, that's what we are here for.
By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why the U.S. needs to spend (way) more on energy research
Dive Insight: Infrastructure for renewables and the smart grid won't grow on its own. But how much needs to be spent?
By Davide Savenije • April 11, 2013 -
President Obama proposes more funds for clean energy in 2014
29% more federal dollars will go to making solar and wind power affordable and integrated into the national electric grid.
By Malena Amusa • April 11, 2013 -
Top U.S. grid agency monitors Texas’ electricity reserve plans
Unlike many states, electricity demand is on the rise in Texas, tasking its electricity reserve.
By Malena Amusa • April 11, 2013 -
NJ proposes $10M for solar, wind energy storage
NJ’s clean energy office seeks $10M for renewable energy storage. That’s more than the $7.5M the state plans to spend on renewable energy in 2014.
By Malena Amusa • April 11, 2013 -
USDA pledges $280M to boost rural grids in 13 states
Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the funding would be used to improve system reliability in underserved areas.
By Davide Savenije • April 10, 2013 -
Maryland enacts $1.7B offshore wind legislation
Governor Martin O'Malley signed a law granted $1.7 billion in subsidies to offshore wind developers.
By Davide Savenije • April 10, 2013 -
Ex-regulator wants to pull plug on nuclear power and here’s why
Calling nuclear power a “Band-Aid on a Band-Aid”, ex-regulator Gregory B. Jaczko speaks against a proposal to extend reactor licenses another 20 years.
By Malena Amusa • April 10, 2013 -
N.C. Gov. McCrory: Bill ending renewable requirements to get rewrite
North Carolina legislators have proposed a bill that would end minimum renewable energy requirements for utilities in the state.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
Xcel moves to block municipalization of Boulder, Colo.
Xcel Energy has given Boulder notice that it believes the town has no right to condemn its substations and distribution system outside of the city limits.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
FERC approves new tree trimming rules
New rules for vegetation management focus on vulnerable transmission lines, inspection requirements and minimum clearance distances.
By Davide Savenije • April 8, 2013 -
America's highest-paid utility CEOs: Are they worth it?
A CEO can make 475 times more than the average U.S. worker, introducing top-level rewards, as well as criticism.
By Davide Savenije • April 8, 2013 -
Rate hike leads NJ recoup from Sandy
A rate hike of $12.69 a month looms for customers of Jersey Central Power and Light as the utility recovers $345M of the $640M spent to restore power after Sandy.
By Malena Amusa • April 8, 2013 -
SmartReach's David Green: How to secure the smart grid
SmartReach's David Green highlights the steps needed to secure the smart grid.
By Davide Savenije • April 5, 2013
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