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SDG&E signs two solar power purchase agreements
The agreements total 40 megawatts of renewable energy.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Lower smart meter opt-out fee proposed in Nevada
The Public Utilities Commission in the state will now need to sign off on the agreement.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 18, 2012 -
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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Regulators lower Mon Power, Potomac Edison rates in W.Va.
The FirstEnergy companies will see reduced rates go into effect as of Jan. 1.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 18, 2012 -
NRG Energy brings Arizona solar project into operation
The new generation station will provide electricity for up to 20,000 homes at its peak capacity.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Fourth Progress executive leaves Duke
Other changes include the reassignment of top executives.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Almost 150,000 electric utility substations will be modernized by 2020
A new study estimates that the convergence of key technology developments will lead to the automation or modernization.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012 -
DOE picks seven wind projects that demonstrate offshore tech
The selections come as part of the DOE's efforts to launch an offshore wind industry in the U.S.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012 -
GE announces Universal Relay that supports security, interoperability
The platform is designed to help customers meet the emerging requirements for improved connectivity.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012 -
PPL awarded $13.5M Navy contract
PPL EnergyPlus will provide power to Naval bases in Pennsylvania.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Duke delays N.C. tree removal project
The utility had come under fire after residents questioned the project's holiday timing.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Florida utility commission selects Elster smart grid tech
The smart grid solution will provide two-way communication for electric, water, and gas meters.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Dominion to develop fuel cell project in Connecticut
The project will be completed on a facility recently acquired by the utility in Bridgeport.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 17, 2012 -
DTE to sue couple who claim smart meters made them sick
The couple removed smart meters from two homes and replaced them with unauthorized meters.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 17, 2012 -
New Mexico utility nears completion on a Navajo Lake transmission line project
The project connected nearly half a mile of cables crossing the northwestern arm of Navajo Lake.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Building energy codes present savings for utilities
New research suggests utilities would be wise to implement code-based strategies.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Consumers Energy to invest $750M in new Mich. power plant
CMS Energy's principal subsidiary plans to invest in the construction of a natural gas-fired power plant.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 14, 2012 -
DOE to invest $29 million in four solar projects
The investment will go toward the advancement of affordable solar energy research.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Pennsylvania utility upgrades substation to bolster service reliability
The upgrade cost $9 million and took 14 months to complete.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Duke purchases Arizona solar project
The project is expected to begin commercial operation in the next week.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 14, 2012 -
NY considering post-Sandy credits proposal from utilities
Regulators are expected to consider the proposals Thursday.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Intergrys gets $300 million Chicago electricity contract
The utility now holds the biggest aggregation contract in the United States.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Nebraska utility powers up new 345,000-kilovolt line
With the larger Nebraska-Kansas project almost complete, NPPD hopes to ease a regional grid bottleneck.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 13, 2012 -
SmartEnergy Working Group reaches 120 members
The group has already garnered attention from more than 50 utilities.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 13, 2012 -
TVA launches Optix Engage smart grid software
The software is linked to the company's smart grid website and is now available to the customers of the 150 local power company websites.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Smart meter deployments to double by 2013
A new report by the Northeast Group shows that smart meters will be twice as prevalent across 35 emerging market countries in 2013.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 13, 2012