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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineGrid Resiliency
Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.
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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 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Power outages and the changing energy market
As Duke decides whether to shut down a power plant, BrightSource and SoCalEdison terminated a solar purchase deal.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Maine wind generators get key approval from utility regulators
The approval grants a Norwegian energy giant permission to build a large offshore wind project.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Arizona regulators cut solar incentives
The reductions will affect residential solar installations.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Mississippi regulators reconsider Southern Co. rate hike
The state's PSC has approved a settlement that allows the company to seek higher rates.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Constellation completes solar project for Oregon utility
The project is comprised of more than 20,000 photovoltaic panels.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Duke Energy wants ratepayers to fund power plant retrofits
The utility is looking for permission to bill its customers for power plant upgrades.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 24, 2013 -
DOE discovers mismanagement of $700M smart grid program
A top inspector for the agency found almost a billion dollars in funding wasn't properly managed.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Duke completes Texas energy storage project
The facility will provide capacity to ERCOT, which manages 75% of the deregulated market of the state.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The 10 longest power outages of 2012
Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc on power infrastructure in 2012, and the EIA's outage data for the year shows just how bad things got.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Forbes: Innovations to reshape energy market, whether utilities like it or not
According to Forbes, the long-stagnant energy industry is about to dramatically change due to imminent technology breakthroughs.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Duke may decide on Crystal River plant by February
The plan has been shut down since 2009 after cracks were found in the reactor's containment building.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Indiana utility to invest more than $500 million in environmental controls
The controls are being added to two coal-fired power generating plants.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 23, 2013 -
BrightSource, SoCal Edison terminate solar deal
The termination involves the Rio Mesa 2 project.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Xstensible Solutions to develop smart grid solution with Oracle
The plan is for an industry data warehouse and analytics solution.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 23, 2013 -
MidAmerican Energy reaches settlement with environmental group
The settlement stem form violations at three Iowa power plants.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Duke Energy, Silver Spring among new ADS members
Five new members in total have been added as the group looks to strengthen its voice in 2013.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 22, 2013 -
How do you deal with a smart meter refusal?
Just because a mandated install is lawful, don't expect it to always be enforceable.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 22, 2013 -
Tennessee-based EPB says smart grid is saving customers money
The utility also claims that its recent investment is leading to less customer aggravation.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 22, 2013 -
192,000 acres of Arizona land designated for renewable projects
The land will be used for utility-scale solar and wind developments in the state.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 22, 2013 -
Silver Spring Networks to continue relationship with Oklahoma utility
The extension means the utility will continue to use the SmartHours DR initiative.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 22, 2013
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