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Vermont nuclear plant battle goes to appeals court
Even after receiving a new 20-year license, the plant could still be forced to shutdown this spring.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Florida utility auditors to enforce grid standards
Regulators will be checking how well the utility stacks up against a checklist of 80 standards.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Mario Tama / Staff via Getty ImagesTrendlineGrid 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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Dominion plans for third reactor at nuclear station will go forward as planned
The Virginia power company says that a third reactor is still in the works.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Connecticut utility exec receives $35M in retirement compensation
Despite storm recovery issues, pay for utility execs continues to increase.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Duke completes North Carolina solar farm
The 12.5-MW project was put into service in December.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: LIPA, Duke-Progress and AEP-Ohio
Miss the biggest Utility Dive news posts this week? Get caught up right now.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 11, 2013 -
CT regulators approve CL&P's interstate reliability project
The project will boost system reliability for Conn. Light & Power and National Grid across Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 11, 2013 -
California wind farm transmits energy to the Sunrise Powerlink
The Ocotillo Wind project has started commercial operation in southern California.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 11, 2013 -
Texas electricity use declined in 2012
Total electricity use fell in most of the state.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 11, 2013 -
Google invests in Texas wind project
The internet giant is one of 10 renewable energy investments Google has made since 2010.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 11, 2013 -
Landis+Gyr demos interoperability of Gridstream platform
The tests were for the company's new advanced metering and grid management platform.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 11, 2013 -
AEP solar plans cancelled by Ohio regulators
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's move stirs disappoint as AEP-Ohio decides what to do next.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Nevada regulators lower fees for smart meter opt out
The ruling could also possibly allow customers to keep their old analog meters.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Louisiana regulator calls for investigation into electricity profits
A proposal is being planned to reduce utility returns by as much as 25 percent.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013 -
PG&E getting renewable energy from two recently finished projects
The utility will buy the energy produced under 20- and 25-year power purchase agreements.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Federal court orders NRC to consider public input on nuclear safety
The ruling forces the NRC to seek great public participation.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Duke completes Arizona solar project
The 10-MW project began providing power to customers in mid-December of 2012.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Duke-Progress merger to be challenged in court
NC WARN says it will challenge the deal that made Duke Energy the country's largest electric company.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Global smart meter installs predicted to double by 2016
An IHS report anticipates strong growth ahead, with 2015 set to be a banner year.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Connecticut utility buys new meters for its three substations
The utility has received approval to buy the meters that will monitor the flow of electric energy from the grid into the utility's system.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013 -
GE to supply monitoring software for wind turbines
The new software will be used by First WInd to maximize energy output.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Nebraska nuclear plant gradually improving but remains idle
Regulators have announced that significant work lies ahead as the utility works to address previous deficiencies.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Denver schools using demand response, and energy efficiency
The applications will deployed across 24 facilities in the state's largest city.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Recurrent opens fourth Sacramento solar plant
The new farm will operate under a 20-year agreement.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Cisco teams with AT&T for home energy management tech
The new control panel will improve collection of energy information and interoperability.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013