A Pricey Peninsula
Michigan chafes over regional grid planning, providing a policy lesson for the feds.
High prices have turned Michigan against regional planning -- a possible foretaste of what to expect under FERC Order 1000.
Last Call
Utilities are enjoying some of the best financing terms anybody’s ever seen. Is the party winding down?
Conditions are ideal for utility financing—but not forever. Although interest rates remain low, policy changes weigh on capital structures.
Efficiency Beyond the Low Fruit
Continuous improvement requires changing practices and cultural norms.
As efficiency programs mature, utilities and regulators will be challenged to keep producing demand-side resources. A systems-oriented approach can yield cost-effective results.
A Virtuous Cycle
How customer satisfaction drives returns on equity for regulated electric utilities.
Data and experience show that serving customers well translates into better rate case outcomes. Conversely, poor performance starts a downward slide. J.D. Power and Associates research shows the correlation between customer service and financial returns.
Vendor Neutral
Constellation completes 16.1 MW PV project in Maryland; Ikea commissions 31st solar project, reaching 38 MW installed; IPL and MidAmerican install $545 million scrubber in Iowa; DTE partners with Enbridge and Spectra on pipeline for Utica shale gas; plus contracts and announcements from Dominion, Sempra, Southern Company, AEP, EPRI, Itron, Landis+Gyr, Opower and others.
Engaging the New Energy Consumer While Doing More with Less
Submitted by Joe Paparello on Fri, 2012-09-28 11:26
We are in the midst of a significant transformation in the energy marketplace that is creating exciting opportunities. At the same time many energy providers are facing continuing pressures to maintain or reduce costs, creating a situation of having to do more with less.
Learning from Retailers
Submitted by mburr on Thu, 2012-09-27 14:58Success in retail energy markets requires providing customers with the best choices and the best service. Utilities can learn valuable lessons from the experiences of competitive electricity retailers.
Success in retail energy markets requires providing customers with the best choices and the best service. Utilities can learn valuable lessons from the experiences of competitive electricity retailers.
LDC Gas Forums Rockies & West
Submitted by jcole on Tue, 2012-09-25 13:34The LDC Gas Forums Rockies & West brings together gas buyers and sellers through throughout the Shale Plays – including Utica, Marcellus, Bakken, etc. to network and keep up with industry trends. Networking activities include a golf tournament, a spa day, and a tour of Hollywood. In-depth discussions on hot topics include:
Mitt Romney and You
Bold plan for independence, or more partisan overreach?
The Republican nominee’s energy plan doesn’t say much about electricity or natural gas. But what it does say should sound familiar to anyone who’s followed energy policy for more than four years.