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