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HERO announces solar agreement with Progress
The project will constitute a solar farm in Florida that's part of an interconnection study process.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013 -
ConEd to offer storm protection plan
The plan will protect critical equipment from devastating storms.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 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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Elster unveils Callisto grid performance system
The company says that the new system will transform how utilities optimize their advanced metering infrastructure.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013 -
Chicago company expands smart grid portfolio
S&C Electric new line of smart grid solutions aims to improve the performance of utility power systems.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013 -
California regulators approve large-scale solar project
The approval will allow a solar developer to sell power from its projects as part of a 25-year agreement.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013 -
DistribuTECH 2013: Siemens, Proximetry team up for smart grid platform
Breaking news from DistribuTECH 2013: Siemens and Proximetry have partnered up to bring a network management system to utilities.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Chesapeake Energy's co-founder and CEO stepping down amid scandal
The company's crumbling finances, an SEC investigation and shareholder mutiny have led its chief executive to retire.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013 -
PG&E prepares for final smart meter push
The California utility will push to complete all remaining smart meter installations in the coming months.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Landis+Gyr to supply metering solutions for Ill. smart grid project
The project will enable two-way advanced metering for Ameren Illinois' customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Itron meters to use Qualcomm chipsets
Itron's meters will supply new smart solutions and strengthen the company's integrated cellular offerings.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013 -
NRC to decide on San Onofre nuclear plant this spring
The ruling on restarting the stalled plant has been pending for months.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013 -
PG&E pledges to preserve gnome paintings on Oakland poles
The 2,000 gnomes have proven to be popular with local residents.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 29, 2013 -
California utility to deploy advanced smart grid analytic
The deployment is designed to maximize the utility's smart grid investments.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013 -
NRC begins final inspection at stalled Nebraskan power plant
A primary focus was recent problems to a water pump.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Nuclear fuel transport package approved
The NRC approved the plan, which is expected to launch its first delivery in 2014.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Group claims Duke's talks with state regulators were improper
The advocacy group has asked for an investigation into the utility's conversations with the state's utilities commission.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Mississippi Power, PSC agree on rate request for power plant
The utility has been permitted to request a recovery of financing costs for a 582 MW power plant.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Smart grid spending hit $13.9B in 2012
According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, global smart grid spending is expected to reach $25.2 billion per year by 2018.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
DistribuTECH 2013: Announcements and rollouts to watch going into the show
Whether you're on the ground in San Diego or watching remotely, here's what Cisco, Texas Instruments and DVI have announced before the show floor's Tuesday opening.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Google spends $2.6M to influence smart grid policy
The Internet giant is actively trying to expedite grid modernization.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Chicago suburb will test solar grid
Oak Park has been chosen as the test site for solar-powered technology.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Army pushes forward with renewable energy plans
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward producing 1 gigawatt of renewable energy by 2025.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Georgia Power seeking coal alternatives
The 10-year effort will initially eliminate 20% of the utility grid's electrical capacity.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Missouri may add utility surcharge to fund upgrades
Supporters of the new plan contend that the new funds will help modernize the state's power infrastructure.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Con Edison seeks rate hike for $1B in anti-storm spending
After its unprepared response to Hurricane Sandy, Con Edison is seeking federal funding and rate increases to finance infrastructural upgrades.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 25, 2013