Are Smart Grids a Smart Investment? Jul 14, 2009
Studies to date, including a recent analysis released by FERC, rely on assumptions about elasticities and electricity pricing to estimate changes in total utility hourly loads or broad customer class aggregate hourly loads. Instead of applying the elasticity/aggregate load approach of previous studies, this study applies load control and pricing program impacts directly to individual customer end-use loads such as air conditioning, water heating and so on to determine utility-level impacts. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Connecticut Water Service, Inc. Signs Land Sale Agreement and Reports Q1 Earnings May 9, 2009
Connecticut Water Service, Inc. & Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) Three Months Ended --------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands except per share amounts) March 31, March 31, 2009 2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating Revenues $13,381 $13,569 Other Utility Income, Net of Taxes $155 $121 Total Utility Operating Income $2,223 $2,812 Non-Water Sales Earnings (Services and... (Primezone Releases)
Benchmarking: Improved Tools for Attractive Returns Apr 18, 2009
However, relative to total utility populations, few utilities participate in the most sophisticated and useful performance comparisons. Many utilities do not make the most of their benchmarking efforts and resources and instead participate in surveys that are of little practical value and are not actionable. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Twists of the trade - Artist’s woven baskets not your grandmother’s crafts Apr 11, 2009
You can see the total utility thing that serves its purpose, or the fine-art piece that s so delicate that it s afunctional. And everything in between. (Missoulian, MT)
KIUC looks to raise base rates Mar 5, 2009
In an interview at KIUC headquarters, Hee said the amount of the rate increase has not yet been determined and that consumers could actually end up paying less in total utility costs when fuel prices are high because KIUC plans to eliminate an incremental surcharge that ties some of KIUC s revenue to fuel costs by rewarding increased efficiency. The estimated 10 percent surcharge fluctuated wildly from the 31-cent-per-kilowatt-hour energy rate adjustment clause that was present in August when a... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Intriguing showpieces in 'New American Home' Mar 2, 2009
The electric bill is estimated to be a mere $467 a year, and total utility costs, including gas and electricity, are expected to be about $2,500 annually, or just over $200 a month. Put another way, it will cost only 29 cents per square foot to heat, cool and light. (San Francisco Chronicle)
