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17 utilities partner with DOE to boost climate resiliency on the grid
Climate change will make severe weather even more of a threat to the grid, and the DOE is trying to help power companies prepare.
By Robert Walton • May 11, 2015 -
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CenterPoint files to build $300M transmission line to serve Houston
State utility regulators will decide within 180 days whether to approve the project, which ERCOT has already backed.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 11, 2015 -
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The U.S. energy transition is facing challenges around grid interconnections, project permitting and power system reliability, but state, federal and other solutions are emerging.
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Duke moves further into natural gas with stake in $3B pipeline
Electric utilities are increasingly getting into the gas production and delivery business to hedge against price spikes.
By Gavin Bade • May 6, 2015 -
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How utilities can leverage their grids to integrate solar faster and cheaper
Clean Coalition’s Solar Siting Survey is a first step toward DER optimization at the community and utility levels.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 5, 2015 -
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Deep Dive3 serious failures in transmission planning and how to fix them
Why regulators and policymakers must see not just the cost of new transmission but the costs of not having it, too.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 4, 2015 -
PJM names new CEO; Terry Boston to step down later this year
Following a transitional period, Andrew Ott will serve as PJM's newest president and CEO.
By Robert Walton • April 30, 2015 -
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Deep DiveWhy NERC thinks the EPA Clean Power Plan could threaten grid reliability
The federal non-profit in charge of reliability says the plan may not allow enough time to build new generation and transmission.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2015 -
New England governors vow to collaborate to expand gas pipelines
The region's reliance on natural gas is threatening reliability and raising, six governors said in a statement pushing for more pipeline construction.
By Robert Walton • April 28, 2015 -
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Wisconsin PSC approves ATC-Xcel transmission to bring wind power to MISO
Opponents argue it will block Wisconsin’s solar, demand response and efficiency growth.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 27, 2015 -
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Deep Dive13 fascinating charts that show the state of American energy
The DOE's Quadrennial Energy Review is nearly 350 pages, but Utility Dive knows you like pictures.
By Gavin Bade • April 27, 2015 -
Gas development: Not just for gas companies anymore
Companies that use natural gas are beginning to invest in that sector as a hedge against price volatility.
By Robert Walton • April 24, 2015 -
Senate bill would allow FERC to overrule state siting decisions on power lines
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich proposed the measure, saying the nation;s transmission system must be modernized in order to integrate clean power sources.
By Robert Walton • April 24, 2015 -
AEP burned 15% less coal in Q1 as gas and power prices fell
Low gas prices picked up the slack as the utility moves toward the lower-priced resource.
By Gavin Bade and Robert Walton • April 24, 2015 -
FERC alters nomination schedule to better align power, natural gas markets
Federal regulators stopped short of changing the start of the gas day, a victory for the natural gas industry.
By Robert Walton • April 23, 2015 -
White House calls for billions in new grid infrastructure spending in QER
The first Quadrennial Energy Review recommends spending billions of dollars to bolster gas transportation assets and modernize the electric grid.
By Robert Walton • April 22, 2015 -
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RES announces 6 MW Ohio energy storage project
The 6 MW project will be owned by Sumitomo Corp. and provide frequency regulation for PJM.
By Robert Walton • April 22, 2015 -
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How a smart grid project is pushing Northwest utilities to innovate
As the Pacific Northwest Smart Grid Demonstration winds down, participants are focusing on implementing their experiments.
By Robert Walton • April 22, 2015 -
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'Mission accomplished?' Inside the battle over Texas renewable energy incentives
SB 931 supporters say the renewables incentives have accomplished their intent, but others say there's more work to do.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2015 -
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NERC: EPA should ease Clean Power Plan timeline to ensure reliability
Utilities need more time to build new generation and transmission, the NERC report says.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2015 -
New Jersey regulators launch broad investigation of JCP&L
The inquiry could lead to an audit of the FirstEnergy subsidiary.
By Robert Walton • April 21, 2015 -
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Utility cable connector startup cashes in big on 'Shark Tank'
Mark Melni thinks he's found a better way to fix utility cables, and Mark Cuban agrees.
By Gavin Bade • April 20, 2015 -
Virginia Supreme Court deals setback to major Dominion transmission project
The court ruled that the proposed James River transmission line is subject to local zoning approval.
By Robert Walton • April 17, 2015 -
Texas Senate votes to end RPS, CREZ
The leading wind state in the U.S., Texas has already surpassed its non-binding renewables goal for 2025.
By Davide Savenije • April 17, 2015 -
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CPUC head: California grid can soon handle 100% renewables
CPUC President Michael Picker says state grid has handled 40% renewables and more flexibility is coming.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 16, 2015 -
Virginia town should not sell municipal utility, advisory group says
The study group is instead considering giving industrial customers a choice of power suppliers.
By Robert Walton • April 15, 2015
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