Sale of FairPoint Comm: New York
Proposed settlement mirrored terms and conditions presented in Maine and New Hampshire.
Sale of FairPoint Comm: Vermont
Vermont concluded that settlement terms would be in the public interest.
Massachusetts Considers New Investigative Parameters
Mass DPU adopts interim protocols for conducting inquiries into the operations of alternative energy providers.
Pic of the Month: MARC Conference
We couldn't decide between two images, so we went with both.
Six regulators got together at one of the lunches, and a world series champion jersey was awarded to former Comm. Ann McCabe.
Picture Energy: APPA National Conference
Highlight: Speech by APPA CEO Sue Kelly
Awards were given to Paula DiFonzo of New Braunfels Utilities (Texas) and Gil Quiniones of NY Power Authority.
AEIC's Cable Engineering Committee Meets with Manufacturers
Membership Initiative Begins
AEIC’s Cable Engineering Committee, considered an industry watchdog, monitors issues with underground cable systems.
Airlines: Like Electric Utilities
Deregulation: A History Lesson
It dawned on me. The early days of DER mirror the early days of airline deregulation, with two fundamental differences.
Leak Detection/Measurement Saves Money
Market Based Solutions
Utilities are looking to replace many, if not most, of the 70,000 miles of leak-prone distribution pipes.
Utilities United Against Scams
How Criminals Contact Customers
On the Scam Tracker website, utility scams can be searched by the utility name or type.
Multi-Purpose Solar's Value Proposition
Case Study from Arizona
A case study of Solar Energy’s PowerParasol, which promises to quicken the adoption of solar energy.