Electricity News 2012
January 2012 News Story Index
- ABB sets new power cable record in New York Harbor
- Money-saving energy initiatives get spotlight in Afghanistan
- Canada Needs An Energy Strategy
- Utility eyes $13 million Cape Ann power boost
- CL&P Transmission Line Work Expected To Resume This Week In Simsbury
- Enmax, TransAlta split on need for $4B new power lines
- Sharyland Utilities and Brownsville Public Utilities Announce ERCOT 345 kV Line Project
- GDF Suez, VINCI and CDC submit bids for offshore wind energy in France
- Lebanon Energy Minister Warns of Further Electricity Cuts
- B.C. natural gas executive new president and CEO of Manitoba Hydro
- Electricity Exports Generate Revenue for Ontario
- Quebec, Alberta talk Energy Partnership
- Renewable energy comes to Scotland
- Smart grids called vulnerable to hackers
- Solar Power Plant in Western China Is Successfully Connected
February 2012 News Story Index
- Ahold USA Recognized by EPA for Leading Green Power Purchases
- Four B.C. Communities Switch to Hydro Grid
- Cache Creek landfill plant to create power from methane
- Canadian grid needs $347 billion worth of repairs
- Expert panel endorses two new Edmonton-Calgary transmission lines
- Hurricanes pose risk to offshore wind farms
- Indonesia Open to Idea of Selling Electricity to Singapore
- Will Japan hold a referendum to scrap nuclear power?
- New appointees named to Manitoba Hydro board
- Solar Thermal Plant in Nevada Hits a Milestone, So Does U.S. Solar Industry
- Tokyo threatens to withhold Tepco aid
- U.S. approves first new nuclear plant in a generation
- U.S. carbon rules could slam door on new coal plants
- 'Volatile' Australia Electricity Market Concern
- Wind power sails on despite local buffeting
March 2012 News Story Index
- China electricity industry to reduce coal consumption rate by 2015
- Coal an easier target than oil sands in Alberta
- Coal's Share of U.S. Electricity the Lowest Since 1978
- Renewable Energy Investments Result in Nevada Jobs and Expansion of Nevada Businesses
- U.S. Household electricity bills skyrocket
- Israel to keep electric car recharging fees low
- Jordanian Government backs down from electricity price hike
- Kansai Electric Says Fuel Costs May Rise by 400 Billion Yen
- No date set for electricity price hikes: energy bureau
- N.B. man without electricity for 13 years
- Ontario power: Why Ontario effectively paid its neighbours $214,584.24 in one weekend hour to take our power
- Portable chargers, boosters to ease green car charging woes
- 3 Strong Energy Investments to Make Right Now
- Wedgeport wind turbine to proceed to next step
- Zone board seeks electrical upgrade for Codroy Valley
April 2012 News Story Index
- New transformer might help prevent long-term outages
- EU emissions down 2.6 percent as recession continues
- Canada and Nova Scotia work together to reduce gas emissions
- Global PV Installs to grow 21 Percent in 2012
- CanSIA welcomes new president
- Study: Competitive suppliers provide 18 percent of electricity in U.S.
- Alstom Grid wins contract for HV substation in India
- Results of Two-Year FIT Review Announced
- CEA gives thumbs up to regulatory reform
- CanWEA Responds to Ontario FIT Review
May 2012 News Story Index
- ABB receives power order to support Iraqi industrial infrastructure
- Appalachian Power seek to increase rates to cover fuel costs
- BC Hydro celebrates 50 years in the power business
- Direct Energy announces rate increase for May 2012
- FERC approves scheduling between NYISO and ISO New England
- Long Island power utility helps schools go green
- National Grid to invest millions locally to secure energy supplies
- New Brunswick utilities get serious about renewable energy
- FERC-NERC blackout report calls for improved planning
- OPG takes another step toward site preparation at Darlington
- SaskPower delivers jobs to Sandy Bay youth
- Smart Grid helps FPL deliver power to consumers
- Yukon Energy seeks first retail rate increase in 13 years
June 2012 News Story Index
- ABB to acquire Tropos Networks
- DOE invests in energy efficient lighting manufacturing
- World energy predicted to increase 53 percent by 2035
- EPSA urges Supreme Court to deny Market-Based Rate petition
- Twenty EV charging stations to be installed by end of 2012
- FERC approves revised boundary for Lake of the Ozarks
- New Brunswick raises efficiency standards for equipment
- NERC reports on summer peak demands
- SaskPower launches new energy efficiency programs
- BCUC reduces BC Hydro rates
- Electricity exports continue to generate revenue
- Emera increases investment in Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
- FortisBC files essential services with labor board
July 2012 News Story Index
- AEP responds to Ohio capacity case decision
- BC Hydro aims to strengthen power grid
- Working groups formed to address gaps in EV standards
- Report: Ontario will have sufficient supply of electricity
- OG&E accepts settlement in long-running rate case
- Bruce to Milton Transmission line now in-service
- Duke Energy, Progress Energy complete merger
- Companies close of Northeast Wind transaction
- Hydro Ottawa doubles green energy through acquisition
- Contractors urged to work safe near power lines
- Wisconsin utility reaches clean air act settlement
August 2012 News Story Index
- AESO Reports change to CIP standard
- CEA: Canada needs to invest now
- Hydro-Québec launches plug-in vehicles project
- Southern California Edison receives nuclear inspection report
- Ventyx closes deal with Africa electricity provider
- Report calls for arc flash review on distribution secondary equipment
- Ontario converts coal plant to biomass, creates 200 jobs
- Japan reaps rewards in wireless power market
- PHI Group to acquire hybrid renewable energy company
- Wind energy projects given green light in Nova Scotia
- Politicians seek moratorium on wind energy projects
September 2012 News Story Index
- Isaac causes significant damage to New Orleans utility
- AltaLink announces new training facility for linemen
- New tunnel announced to battle aging infrastructure
- Florida utility pays tribute to workers
- Georgia Power's Plant Bowen tests new technology
- Private sector to produce power to spur KenyaÂ’s growth
- New legislation proposed to rebuild New Brunswick utility
- Newfoundland, Nova Scotia ink energy deal
- Ontario's electrical system can take the heat
- Saint-Laurent joins Hydro Quebec EV initiative
- Electricity sales to Hydro Quebec restart paper mill
- New SaskPower facility opens to reduce carbon emissions
- Three Mile Island operators take unit offline
October 2012 News Story Index
- Q&A: AESO discusses Harmattan Energy Centre Connection
- NYISO identifies reliability needs between 2013 and 2022
- BC Hydro investing to support trades training
- Bruce Power CANDU reactor back in service
- New FERC Office to focus on cyber security
- Hydro-Québec confirms closing of generation station
- NB Power announces closure generating station
- Nova Scotia approves Maritime Link regulations
- Northern power line makes new progress this fall
- Nova Scotia reviews renewables project program
- TransCanada Energy reach deal to relocate power plant
- Virginia utility updates renewable portfolio standard
November 2012 News Story Index
- Ontario utility finances hydro project
- New Alberta law gives public power on future projects
- FERC proposes reliability improvements for power grid
- HVDC systems to help renewable energy integration, study says
- ISO New England releases plan for regionÂ’s power grid
- Study: North America world leader in renewables
- SaskPower, Red Cross unite to improve disaster response efforts
- Energy companies highlight Smart Grid initiative
- Texas utility files request to build transmission line
- Massive transformers on the move
- Wind energy grows almost 20 percent in 2012
- WWF aims for 600,000 electric vehicles in Canada by 2020
December 2012 News Story Index
- Alberta utility receives approval for transmission line
- ComEd invests millions to area suppliers in 2012
- Construction underway for new transmission line in BC
- Con Edison commits $250 Million to post-Sandy upgrades
- Canada halfway to Copenhagen emission target
- New Ontario initiative aims to manage energy use
- FERC to suspend JP MorganÂ’s market-based rate authority
- Florida utility^^s residential bills to increase 5 cents
- Hydro Ottawa purchases Chaudière Falls hydroelectric assets
- Ontario's power supply outlook positive
- SaskPower finishes repairs after severe storms
- Virginia utility files request to build transmission line
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