Electricity News 2015
January 2015 News Story Index
- CL&P transmission upgrade completed in Stamford
- NYISO: Evolving grid and emerging markets shape strategic plan
- AEP Ohio to use helicopters for transmission line work
- AlstomÂ’s shareholders authorize sale of Energy businesses to GE
- Entergy begins work on substation in Hardin County
- IESO and OPA merge
- BC Hydro connects remote community of Iskut to power grid
- NS Power electricity prices to remain stable in 2015
- SaskPower receives additional smart meter testing results
- Hydro One invests $2.5 million to infrastructure in Timmins
- Tucson Electric Power reduces reliance on coal
- Xcel Energy powers up PlainviewÂ’s Kiser Substation
February 2015 News Story Index
- I&M to build five solar power facilities
- BC Hydro to build new transmission line in Okanagan
- FirstEnergy invested $115 Million in 2014 to enhance electric system
- Gulf Power announces retirement of Plant Smith coal units
- Mississippi Power sets company record for reliability in 2014
- National Grid invites feedback on new power connection
- PG&E proposes major build-out for EV charging stations
- Utility smart grid investment benefits consumers, environment
- U.S. utilities pursue Smart Grid network for LED street lights
March 2015 News Story Index
- Electric vehiclesÂ’ success not tied to public chargers
- FPL announces plan to acquire and phase out coal-fired power plant
- NYISO marks new wind power record
- PG&E receives green light to develop new transmission substations
- PUC directs FirstEnergy to resubmit implementation plan following audit report
- BC Hydro completes $20-million upgrade at a Coquitlam substation
- ComEd enhances online service options based on customer feedback
- Hydro One responds to poor public service accusations
- Indiana Michigan Power offers power outage text and email alerts
- Kentucky Power receives PSC approval for rider to aid businesses
- Hydro Ottawa asks customers for feedback on five-year plan
- Scientific breakthrough in rechargeable batteries
April 2015 News Story Index
- CPUC penalizes PG&E $1.6 billion for pipeline violations
- Early 2014 conservation results showcase Ontario LDC efforts
- ATC seeks approval to rebuild 14-mile, 138-kV transmission line
- Central Hudson boasts innovative superconducting technology
- Hydro One invests $845 million to improve reliability in Toronto
- Utilities work together to lower costs for customers
- Rhode Island PUC approves infrastructure improvement plans
- PG&E: lessons of San Bruno explosion will remain unforgotten
- Santa Barbara to receive $12 million in grid improvements
- SaskPower and Saskatoon Police join to tackle copper theft
- SunEdison to construct three new solar power plants in Utah
- TVA identifies preferred route for transmission line
- Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro to advance outage management system
May 2015 News Story Index
- BC Hydro to add wind farms to provincial power grid
- California PUC denies CPE's proposed transmission project
- BC Hydro to replace 12,000 aging poles in 2015
- CEA applauds measures to protect vital cyber systems
- Florida utility unveils grid enhancements and storm preparations
- Georgia Power rolls out new statewide EV fleet
- Halton police arrest Hamilton man in copper theft incident
- FirstEnergy expands transmission substation in Maryland
- Utility program opens doors to more renewable energy in Rhode Island
- SaskPower invests to support demand growth, renew aging grid
- U.S. government, SDG&E partner to improve grid resiliency
- Four Ontario electric utilities pursue merger
June 2015 News Story Index
- Government Shows off Carbon Capture Project
- Centauri Energy, LLC Receives Approval For 300-Megawatt Solar Project
- White House Receives $4 billion in Clean Energy Investment Commitments
- PA Coal Alliance Addresses House and Senate Coal Caucuses on Impacts of Proposed EPA Rule
- Colombia: Codensa's Record-Breaking Electricity Grid
- ItÂ’s Time for a U.S.-Canada Electric Auto Pact
- Eskom Commissions 100MW Sere Wind Farm in South Africa
- Iowa Delegation Calls on EPA Administrator to Hold Public Hearing in Iowa
- Giant Floating Solar Power Stations Are Japans Newest Power Source
- Lake Erie Cross-border Power-line Project Reaches Milestone
- Russia Ready to Cooperate on Building Finnish Loviisa Nuclear Plant
- Wind Energy Tied to Maritime Electric Considered Success
- Judge denies Injunction Request for NextEra Solar Power Project
- Qatar Leading GCC Renewable Energy Market
- Canada, U.S., Mexico to Establish Climate Change Working Group
July 2015 News Story Index
- Synchrophasor data improving reliability through early risk detection
- Georgia Power now offer solar sales, installation services
- Hydro One completes acquisition of Haldimand County Utilities
- Horizon Utilities invests $300,000 in infrastructure for Pan Am Games
- Hudson Energy completes service expansion in Ohio
- Idaho Power submits long-term resource plan
- Hydro Ottawa responds to guilty verdict for fatal accident
- FortisAlberta launches mobile app to report and view outage information
- PowerStream strengthens ties with Korean electric utility
- SaskPower reducing outages in Regina with $10 million investment
- Shanghai Electric Power expands into European energy market
- Southern Power surpasses 400 MW of solar generation
August 2015 News Story Index
- BCÂ’s largest solar project begins operation
- U.S. Government announces EPA Clean Power Plan
- Nova Scotia and B.C. collaborate on tidal energy
- Newfoundland announces new net metering policy framework
- PG&E pays fine for transmission pipeline explosion
- Coal company reacts negatively to EPA's Clean Power Plan
- Canada invests $290,000 for energy innovation center
- Hydro One invests $19.2 million to refurbish transmission station
- Vandals strike Newfoundland Power substation for copper
- Hydro Ottawa acquires hydro plants in Ontario and New York
- Canada's power sector welcomes EPAÂ’s treatment of exports
- Hydro-Québec turns to steel suppliers for transmission towers
September 2015 News Story Index
- ATCO partnership wins $1.43 billion competitive transmission project
- Power sector reports 22 percent reduction in carbon emissions
- IESO releases list of proposed renewable energy projects
- NB Power to pilot customer data analytics project
- PUC approves PPL Electric Utilities smart meter plan
- Southern Company to acquire AGL Resources for $12 billion
- Hydro One Board appoints Mayo Schmidt as President and CEO
- Hydro-Québec seeks a reliable supply at the best possible price
- Maryland Utilities issue request for proposals for supply of wholesale electric power
- National Grid submits grid modernization plan for Massachusetts
- PowerStream begins building unique backup power supply system
- SaskPower announces partnership to accelerate carbon capture deployment
October 2015 News Story Index
- FERC favors developer in NYISO dispute
- FIU researchers join fight to protect power grid from cyberattacks
- U.S. power companies reach transmission usage agreement
- OPG applies for license renewal of Darlington Nuclear Station
- Future of power grid plays integral role in 2015 Canadian Federal Election
- Duke Energy extends deadline on transmission line update
- Emera to acquire TECO Energy
- Emera Maine installs new transformer in Northern Maine
- FirstEnergy building new substation in West Virginia
- Patriot Coal plan of reorganization confirmed by court
- City of Vaughan approves PowerStream merger
- Companies launch storage system for grid-scale applications
- Study: Western grid integration could produce cost savings
November 2015 News Story Index
- ComEd system upgrades improve reliability and winter preparations
- GE completes acquisition of Alstom power and grid businesses
- Appalachian Power plans upgrades to Cabell power grid
- Duke Energy creates new plan for Western Carolinas Modernization Project
- Hydro One initial public offering closes
- Hydro-Québec objects to published letter
- Hydro One completes acquisition of Woodstock Hydro Holdings Inc.
- New substation to meet growing demand in Kamloops
- Indiana Michigan Power breaks ground on solar facility
- National Grid to continue infrastructure investments with rate increases
- Nova Scotia Power warns of phone scam
- SaskPower completes expansion of Queen Elizabeth Power Station
December 2015 News Story Index
- CPUC penalizes Southern California Edison
- DTE Energy to issue RFP for energy-efficiency programs
- Report reveals growth for global intelligent electronic devices market
- PG&E presents energy storage agreements
- Mississippi PSC finalizes permanent rates for energy facility
- ABB and Conestoga Grid Modernization Lab: Building the future of power infrastructure in Canada
- BC Hydro finishes new Lower Mainland transmission line
- Connecticut announces new funding to promote electric vehicles
- Duke Energy moves into Oklahoma with 200MW wind project
- FirstEnergy Ohio Utilities file settlement in electric security plan case
- Hydro OttawaÂ’s clean energy expansion officially underway
- Proposed Ontario utility merger approved by all shareholders
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