Sentences with phrase «by utility customers»

Complaints by utility customers in California's Central Valley about a spike in electricity charges on their bills after smart meter installation fanned the anti-smart meter flames and triggered the Public Utility Commission to perform a study.

Rate structures for net metering programs were untested and grid maintenance costs were shared by all utility customers, solar and non-solar alike.

A four - page bill signed by the state's governor declares that the installation of energy storage by utility customers is in the public interest, and prohibits discriminatory charges or regulatory burdens from interfering with this.

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In launching Apple Pay, the iPhone maker hopes to lock in more customers for its mobile devices by enhancing their overall utility.

The traditional utilities model is in a death spiral, with power plants being replaced by technology - enabled, customer - centric innovations.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 20, 2016.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; cancelation of utility - scale feed - in - tariff contracts in Japan; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.

Peter Marsters, a research analyst at the Rhodium Group, explained that the numbers reflect how many utility customers lost power multiplied by how long they were without power.

Led by the Ministry of Energy and MaRS Discovery District, a working group was formed with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and representatives from the energy sector to adopt and implement the «Green Button data standard» — a common format for customers to securely access their data from their electric utilities.

Pipeline owners led by Enbridge Inc. and Williams Cos. could be forced to refund as much as $ 18.5 billion to drillers, utilities and even United Airlines Inc. for upfront payments they charged customers before new U.S. tax rules cut the corporate rate.

As we noted in a previous report, a proposal to the New York Public Service Commission has been submitted by Orange and Rockland Utilities for a Tesla Powerpack system that could see a 70 % reduction in the demand charges on customer electricity bills.

As a result, we recorded an income tax benefit of approximately $ 29.6 billion and we increased regulatory liabilities of our regulated utility subsidiaries by approximately $ 6.0 billion for the portion of the deferred income tax liability reduction that we will be required to, effectively, refund to customers in the rate setting process.

Dominion is a progressive utility, by that I mean, they are continuously looking to grow and add value to customers through diverse energy sources and are focused on efficient distribution to the widest possible customer base.

As for the grid, the proliferation of electricity storage could eventually transform it into a «plug and play» for the units, used by utilities, solar customers and electric vehicles.

Moreover, Treon (TXO) is on its way to bring a large number of new users into the crypto space by connecting billions of utility customers to the blockchain.

Use or post, without authorization, any content protected by law (e.g. copyright, trademark, patent, utility patent, design patent or other intellectual property (IP) laws), or advertise, promote, offer or distribute any goods or services protected by law; v. Use, post or promote any commercial practices considered unfair competition, including progressive customer acquisition practices (such as chain distribution systems, Ponzi schemes, illegal multi-level selling or pyramid sales).

Telstra fears that utilities that have large retail customer bases will use the Layer 2 service to replace services provided by telcos then offer telco services direct to their retail customers.

«While the mandated water quality reports produced by regional water authorities do a great job of measuring specific water quality issues, they are not telling the whole story when it comes to perceptions of the water that is coming out of customers» faucets,» said Andrew Heath, senior director of the Utility Practice at J.D. Power.

... The Chancellor said HM Revenue and Customs has prevented utility firms from claiming tax breaks on payments made by their customers rather than themselves.»

LIPA customers are among the highest ratepayers in the nation, but they're being poorly served by a utility that bows to «political influence,» according to findings released by the committee at last week's meeting.

With 650 electric line and tree workers dispersed throughout the region, supported by hundreds of utility staff, electric service has been restored to nearly 95 percent of Central Hudson Gas & Electric customers affected by Friday's nor» easter.

NYPIRG's Blair Horner says the deal will result in $ 2.3 billion in increased payments for residential utility customers, and even more for businesses, according to a study by the Public Utility Law Project in a state that already has the among the highest utility rates in the utility customers, and even more for businesses, according to a study by the Public Utility Law Project in a state that already has the among the highest utility rates in the Utility Law Project in a state that already has the among the highest utility rates in the utility rates in the nation.

Massachusetts» highest court has reduced penalties imposed against two electric utilities by state regulators for their poor responses to a pair of 2011 storms that left hundreds of thousands of customers without power for days.

18 - A (TED Part S) Executive Budget - In accordance with the recommendations of the New York State Tax relief Commission, Part S of the TED Article VII legislation, would reduce the Public Service Law § 18 - a (6) Temporary State Energy and Utility Service Conservation Assessment (Temporary Assessment) by a total of $ 200 million per year by eliminating the assessment on industrial utility customers and accelerate the phase out for all other cusUtility Service Conservation Assessment (Temporary Assessment) by a total of $ 200 million per year by eliminating the assessment on industrial utility customers and accelerate the phase out for all other cusutility customers and accelerate the phase out for all other customers.

The Cuomo administration estimates the Clean Energy Standard, chiefly its nuclear subsidies, will add an average of $ 2 to residential electric bills, although the Empire Center calculated the standard would hike the average residential bill by more than $ 2.09 in 2018 and by $ 3.40 in 2021 from added supply costs alone; compliance with the standard will necessitate major changes to the electrical grid, which will separately drive up customer delivery charges as utilities are forced to accommodate intermittent generation from solar panels and wind turbines.

PSEG Long Island has implemented a safety procedure aimed at reducing worker fatalities that has also increased customer outages by around 5 percent a year, senior utility officials said.

NYPIRG's Blair Horner says the deal will result in $ 2.3 billion dollars in increased payments for residential utility customers, and even more for businesses, according to a study by the Public Utility Law Project, in a state that already has the among the highest utility rates in the utility customers, and even more for businesses, according to a study by the Public Utility Law Project, in a state that already has the among the highest utility rates in the Utility Law Project, in a state that already has the among the highest utility rates in the utility rates in the nation.

About 31,000 Central Hudson customers were without power in hard - hit Orange County, which also is served by Orange & Rockland Utilities.

Customers who reported the scams say they were contacted by telephone by individuals who claim to be from National Grid and who advised the customers they have a past due balance on their utilCustomers who reported the scams say they were contacted by telephone by individuals who claim to be from National Grid and who advised the customers they have a past due balance on their utilcustomers they have a past due balance on their utility bill.

The Clean Energy Fund is part of an effort by the Cuomo administration to overhaul NYSERDA and the state's renewable energy and energy conservation programs, which are funded by a surcharge on utility bills — about $ 3.50 a month for the average gas and electric customer in the Capital Region.

The statement from the utility notes how its J.D. Power customer satisfaction score jumped by 52 points to become «the most improved large utility in the country.»

The utility said the «vast majority» of those customers should see their power restored by 11 p.m. and warned everyone to stay away from downed power lines.

The researchers said service providers must be aware that their customers» utilities for service - process technology will vary widely by the type of customer, process stage and type of restaurant, such as fast food, casual dining or upscale.

«Set it and forget it» a popular option Oncor's smart grid meter will cover $ 800 million, paid for by a $ 2.19 monthly charge on customers» utility bills that regulators approved.

It also relieves anxiety for utilities concerned with overproduction of electricity by solar power plants during the day, which sometimes forces them to curtail electricity production or pay customers to take the extra power.

At Xcel Energy, the utility firm with the highest total wind capacity in the United States, the number of forecasting errors has dropped since 2009, saving customers some US$ 60 million and reducing annual CO2 emissions from fossil - reserve power generation by more than a quarter of a million tonnes per year, says Drake Bartlett, a renewable - energy analyst with the firm who is based in Denver, Colorado.

At the same time, he added, the government's feed - in tariff, the costs of which are shared by the government and electricity customers, has resulted in «more and more consumers hav [ing] to pay higher electricity charges to utilities.»

With a Department of Energy grant awarded to General Motors, Bill Boyce, supervisor for electric transportation with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, said his utility modeled a few electric vehicle pricing schemes and found they were able to manage the impact of charging on the grid by educating their customers on the best time to Utility District, said his utility modeled a few electric vehicle pricing schemes and found they were able to manage the impact of charging on the grid by educating their customers on the best time to utility modeled a few electric vehicle pricing schemes and found they were able to manage the impact of charging on the grid by educating their customers on the best time to charge.

And it will allow utilities to offer customers hour - by - hour rates, including incentives to run appliances and machines during off - peak times that might vary day to day, reducing demand spikes that can destabilize a grid.

In 2008, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District tried to reduce household energy consumption by issuing bills that compared customer's energy use to their neighbors.

-- Within 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and after opportunity for comment, the Secretary shall issue a final rule under this subsection for determining the level and type of fossil fuel - based electricity delivered to retail customers by each distribution utility in the United States during the appropriate period.

The $ 62 million solar rebate program - which will help customers with the upfront cost of installing solar panels on their properties - has been approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission....

The second car on Volvo's «60» platform is the largest, widest, and important to this pick, the lowest wagon in its class by overall height, which at this point includes very little that is sold in the U.S. Volvo isn't expecting the crossover - and sport / utility craze to turn soon — after all, the automaker makes bags of money on the XC90 and XC60 — but if anything on the road draws modern customers back to the station wagon, this will be the car.

The new box delete option does what its name promises by removing the pickup box in order for customers to install the utility box or flat bed of their choice.

Only available in the four - door Double Cab powered by the more powerful 3.0 - liter diesel, the truck gives customers the upscale looks they want without sacrificing the utility and indestructibility of the standard Toyota Hilux.

«Consumer and commercial customer demand for pickups and utility vehicles has been building since last fall, and that's a clear sign that the slowdown in GDP growth during the winter months was caused by factors that are mostly transitory in nature,» McNeil said.

If publishers want to impose such enhanced restrictions then they are free to do so (whether by technical means or simply a more restrictive license) but they have to understand that this makes the end product less valuable to the customers, it lowers it's utility, and the only way that might work is if it's sold at a lower price.

Power Manager Lite offers settings Dells claims will extend the life of your battery by optimizing power usage, and Support Assist packages a system checkup utility with links to customer support.

The result is the same; a customers» home is decked out with solar panels and powered by the sun, and thanks to lucrative tax credits, the electricity agreement is cheaper than electricity bills from the local utility.