Stories Tagged as
Utilities
Some utility companies are racing to be carbon neutral
by
Scott Tong
Jul 26, 2019
Many suppliers of electrical power are facing the question of when to get to zero emissions, not if they need to get there.
Offshore wind energy sparks debate on Long Island
May 30, 2019
A variety of stakeholders have a variety of opinions on the development of the 15-turbine windfarm.
California utility is reportedly considering bankruptcy after wildfires
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 7, 2019
California lawmakers are back in session after a holiday break, and a new governor is in place. One of the sticky issues all those folks might have to confront is what to do about the troubled utility Pacific Gas and Electric. The investor-owned utility provides gas and electricity to more than 5 million Californians. And […]
California fires are threatening utilities' bottom line
by
Jed Kim
Nov 13, 2018
California damages topped $10 billion in 2017. The bill for this year's fires could be worse.
With increased wildfires, utilities in California are trying to pass on the cost of damages to customers
by
Sam Harnett
Jan 2, 2018
Lawmakers in California have introduced a bill to make it harder for state utilities to have customers cover the cost of fire damage.
How Nevada could cast a shadow over solar
by
Scott Tong
Aug 26, 2015
State regulators are considering charging home users for connecting to the grid.
Near Jamestown, Dominion power line battles history
by
Scott Tong
Aug 18, 2015
A need for modern infrastructure is weighed against preserving a famed river view.
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Conservation dents growth at Duke Energy
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 6, 2015
When customers use electricity efficiently, it's a cost to the utilities.
Amid water shutoffs, Detroit residents struggle
Jun 3, 2015
The city's residents owe the water department about $47 million dollars.