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Massachusetts attorney general to fight storm fine appeals
The AG's office will defend the fines issued by state regulators against three electric utilities.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Oregon utility signs agreement to deploy voltage management solution
The agreement is with Landis+Gyr and establishes a demonstration project using EDGESM CVR software.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 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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AEP orders substation automation system
The new contract will deliver new technology for next generation substation automation projects.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Indiana appeals court rules Duke must cover ice storm costs
The utility had been trying to get approval to pass the costs onto its customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 2013 -
PPL submits reliability project to regulators
The Pennsylvania utility is seeking approval on a project that will improve electric service for its customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Republican leader looks to freeze North Carolina green energy mandate
The law was the first of its kind when it was first put into effect in 2007.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 31, 2012 -
Duke required to absorb $900M in overrun costs
The agreement has been approved by Indiana's Utility Regulatory Commission.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 28, 2012 -
Iowa cooperative awards OSI master system contract
The contract will supply a state of the art new system as part of a project supported the DOE.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 27, 2012 -
DC smart meter installation taking longer than expected
Smart meters have been installed in the homes of 80 percent of Pepco's customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 26, 2012 -
Michigan smart meter opt-out hearings to begin mid-January
The state's PSC will determine whether DTE customers can decline the upgraded meters.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 24, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Duke Energy, smart meter suit and legislation
Catch up on the week's most popular Utility Dive reads with the following news posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 21, 2012 -
120,000 without power across U.S. after storms
After storms hit the Eastern half of the U.S. on Thursday and Friday, over 120,000 customers were without power this morning.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 21, 2012 -
LG to participate in Texas smart grid research project
The project is being tested by more than 450 volunteer homeowners throughout the state.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012 -
California utility customers to receive 'climate dividend'
The refunds will start appearing on customers' bills in July 2013.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Duke gets development funds for two Texas wind farms
The farms will be part of municipal utilities' plans to reach up to a 35 percent renewable energy rate by 2020.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012 -
PPL to bring automated grid tech to Pennsylvania county
Design and engineering work on the technology was completed this year.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Ill. regulators approve new rates for ComEd customers
Rates will go up as ComEd files for a new rate update in 2013.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Idaho regulators set new rules for renewable energy sales agreements
The rules stem from an investigation initiated in November of 2010.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Minnesota completes 292 MW wind farm
The Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator will be involved in integrating the completed wind park into the regional grid.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Washington wind project beings commercial operation
The energy produced by the project will be purchased under a 30-year agreement.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Kentucky utility to close 800-megawatt coal plant
The plant was once slated for nearly $1 billion in environmental upgrades.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Wind faces uncertain future as incentives end, standards are met
As utilities meet renewable standards and tax credits for wind production end, wind generators are struggling to stay competitive.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Research zeroes in on distributed energy challenges for utilities
A report from the Electric Power Research Institute spotlights the problem of integrating distributed energy into the grid.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Southern Company named top utility in North America
The Atlanta-based utility won Electric Light & Power's top honor.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 19, 2012 -
California utility battles NRC over new San Onofre nuclear plant monitoring system
SCE says that the new system could help operators learn if any parts have broken loose in the plant's generators.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 19, 2012
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