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Report examines electricity generation sources
The Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest Short-Term Energy Outlook forecasts natural gas and wind power will become the fastest-growing sources of domestic electricity generation. The analysis showed natural-gas fired electricity generation would increase by 6 percent in 2019 and by... Read More »Xcel Energy to partner with Itron to deploy smart meters
Xcel Energy and Itron, Inc. recently entered into an agreement to deploy smart meters across Xcel Energy’s service territory, which will enable collaboration to improve customer experience and utility operations. Xcel Energy plans to deploy distributed intelligence-enabled smart meters across i... Read More »New Hampshire legislature fails to override veto of net metering bill
The New Hampshire legislature failed in its attempt to override a veto of HB 365, a bill that would have raised the net metering limit from 1 to 5 megawatts (MW) in the state. The bill was originally passed earlier this year but was vetoed by New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu in June. To override t... Read More »Governors team up with utilities to promote electric vehicles
Governors throughout the United States are engaged in a variety of projects to encourage more drivers to choose electric vehicles (EVs), according to a report released this week by the National Governors Association (NGA), including working with electric utilities to support infrastructure investmen... Read More »Duke Energy Florida plans to reduce rates for its Florida customers in 2020
Duke Energy Florida (DEF) said Monday that it plans to reduce rates for its Florida customers by more than three percent in 2020 while adding more solar power and making grid improvements. DEF recently filed a proposal with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). If approved, a typical resid... Read More »Cheryl LaFleur