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Nuclear plant violations lead to Duke-NRC meeting
An apparent license violation was the catalyst for the meeting.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013 -
PG&E refuses to comply with smart meter ban
The utility rejected Sebastopol's newly adopted ban and will ignore any potential fines associated with it.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013 -
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TrendlineTop 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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NH lawmakers weigh suspension of wind projects
A new bill designed to halt wind project development is currently in committee in the state's House of Representatives.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013 -
Mich. attorney general opposes DTE's smart meter opt-out fee
Schuette's office filed a statement calling the proposed plan "not just and reasonable."
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 25, 2013 -
Va. ends renewable energy bonuses
After a report questioned the effectiveness of the bonuses, Gov. McDonnell signed a law eliminating them.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 22, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Oncor, Duke and smart meters
Need a refresher on this week's biggest utility news? Get started here.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 22, 2013 -
Florida senators consider nuclear utility rate changes
The senators are trying to change a state law that charges customers for nuclear power plant construction even if the plant is never built.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013 -
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New project forecasts incoming solar energy
The project is funded primarily with $4.1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013 -
General Electric Co.
Wind power turbine market will remain competitive, says report
Despite continued growth, times could remain challenging for turbine manufacturers.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013 -
Utilities lock in fixed-price wind power contracts
The rush to lock into these rates demonstrates the success of the federal tax credit policy.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013 -
Elizabeth Robins
Deep Dive5 smart grid utility insights: Who wants to stay dumb?
From advanced metering to renewables, here are where utilities' priorities are at for 2013.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 21, 2013 -
PPL to invest almost $1 billion into its system
The funding will to improve the reliability of the system that delivers power to its customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013 -
US Government
FERC finds that all new U.S. electricity capacity in January came from renewable sources
Wind power represented the largest source of the the month's generation, with solar and biomass a distant second and third.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013 -
California solar project hits 100 MW milestone
The plant is currently California's largest operating PV power plant.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013 -
Minnesota solar industry pushes for solar power mandate
The proposed legislation would make it mandatory for power companies to hit a solar target by 2030.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013 -
California community aims to ban smart meters
A measure could make it illegal for a utility to install a smart meter.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013 -
PSE&G plots $3.9B storm upgrade
The New Jersey utility will enact a 10-year plan to protect its infrastructure from severe weather.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 20, 2013 -
US Government
Ruling on Enron-era pricing could see $1.6B refund
California ratepayers could see $1.6 billion if FERC adopts an administrative law judge's ruling on market violations.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 20, 2013 -
Poll finds that Americans still support nuclear power
Those who strongly favor nuclear power outnumbered the opposition by more than two-to-one.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013 -
Wind producer applies for wind permit in Illinois
The project will require a capital investment of around $200 million.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013 -
NRC to step up oversight at New York nuclear plants
The new oversight stems from changes to indicators used by the NRC.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013 -
Tendril offers new data platform for Arizona utility
The solution will hopefully result in reduced energy costs for customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013 -
Texas smart grid project integrates wind using energy storage
The new system will by installed in Lubbock, Texas as part of a smart grid demonstration project.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013 -
Oncor CEO paid 3 times as much as parent company's CEO
Oncor CEO Robert Shapard earned $20 million last year, over $13 million more than the CEO of his parent company.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 19, 2013 -
Dominion gets patent for conservation platform
The technology will enable utilities to plan, manage, and validate data for grid optimization.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 19, 2013
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