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Walmart installing solar panels on Ohio stores
The retailer is partnering with SolarCity on the project that will add panels to both Walmarts and Sam's Clubs stores throughout the state.
By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013 -
Federal court rules in favor of Ocotillo wind project
California regulators have adopted mitigation measures to avoid or minimize the project's overall impact.
By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013 -
Trendline
Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive
The U.S. energy transition is facing challenges around grid interconnections, project permitting and power system reliability, but state, federal and other solutions are emerging.
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Co-op cites Indiana-Michigan Power line in Sunday outages
Service is back, though Midwest Energy relayed its frustrations in an announcement.
By Brian Warmoth • March 4, 2013 -
Look at the data: Seasonal electricity use varies widely by sector
The difference between residential customers' habits and those of commercial and industrial users is obvious in this EIA graph.
By Brian Warmoth • March 4, 2013 -
BPLG unveils smart grid solution for substations
The tech enables the substations to act as intelligent hubs within the smart grid.
By Christopher Sacco • March 4, 2013 -
Pennsylvania utility increasing smart meter fees, rolling out new wave of installation
The utility is buying new meters and won't be installing them until five to seven years from now.
By Christopher Sacco • March 4, 2013 -
Dominion working on generation-scale solar project in Georgia
The project will be the utility's first generation-scale solar addition in its portfolio.
By Christopher Sacco • March 4, 2013 -
How do smart meter radiation levels compare with other devices?
Two science writers attempt to counter radiation concerns that have recently plagued smart meter rollouts.
By Brian Warmoth • March 1, 2013 -
Nestlé installs first global wind project in California
The turbines of the facility will provide about 30 percent of its electricity.
By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013 -
Siemens rehires workers at Kansas manufacturing plant
The company is bringing back employees that had previously been laid off as well as adding new jobs.
By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013 -
Report shows U.S. No. 1, China No. 2 in smart grid investment
The investment in the technology totaled $13.9 billion worldwide in 2012.
By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013 -
NRC cites three plants for radiation rule violations
The plants exceeded the limits of its public radiation notification system.
By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013 -
Colorado city feuds with Xcel while trying to form municipal utility
Utility customers in Boulder are left waiting as the legal battle unfolds.
By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: PG&E, data and solar
Need a refresher on the biggest utilities news stories of the week? Give us a minute, and we'll take care of everything.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 28, 2013 -
How is the smart grid preparing for future superstorms?
Utilities are facing worsening weather conditions whether they like it or not — here's how they're planning to protect themselves.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Duke weighs rooftop solar expansion as utilities faces 'anemic' growth
Unpredictable long-term energy demand is leading Duke Energy to consider moving into the solar panel business.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Louisiana energy efficiency program put on hold
State regulators voted to halt the program so that the specifics of the plan can be reevaluated.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Indianapolis utility extends service contract with Landis+Gyr
The plan extends an agreement that has been in place since 1997.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Silver Spring unveils transformer monitoring solution
The solution offers real-time visibility of the company's distribution and substation transformers.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013 -
NRG Energy plans to bring 590 MW of solar energy online in 2013
The company also intends to bring on more than 2,000 MW of natural gas generation throughout the year.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
7 U.S. power insights from the EIA's new Electricity Data Browser
The Energy Information Administration's electricity data is a treasure trove of insights — but you have to know what you're looking for.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 27, 2013 -
DOE makes solar funding available to electric co-ops
The U.S. Department of Energy plans to increase the reliability of solar power.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013 -
Entergy's John Herron elected to Duke exec board
Herron will become the 16th member of the board and will aid the search for Jim Rogers' replacement as CEO.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013 -
Tens of thousands lose power in Kan., Mo. as 'Thundersnow' hits
Kansas City Power & Light, Wester and BPU all report significant outages.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 26, 2013 -
Hawaiian Electric seeks utility-scale renewable projects
The goal is to get the projects up and running quickly at a reasonable price.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013