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NRG, Calpine sue Texas PUC over transmission project
The generators say the Houston Import Project is expensive and unnecessary.
By Robert Walton • March 5, 2015 -
FAA authorizes ComEd to use drones for power line inspections
ComEd is also investigating the use of underground robots in its manholes, which present significant risks to workers.
By Robert Walton • March 5, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 5 Stories from Utility Dive
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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Deep Dive
Where the grid edge transformation is happening first and why
New analysis from GTM Research look at what factors will push the U.S. utility sector into the future.
By Robert Walton • March 4, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The new roadmap for the revival of offshore wind
As Block Island secures funding, a new white paper lays out policy strategies to revive the overall industry.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 3, 2015 -
PSE&G plans 5-year gas infrastructure investment program
The utility will spend $1.6 billion to upgrade its gas infrastructure.
By Robert Walton • March 3, 2015 -
Cape Wind president endorses coalition pushing new offshore wind policy
National Grid and Eversource, now out of Cape Wind PPAs, are eyeing new natural gas.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 2, 2015 -
Fotolia
Illinois Gov. considers measure to extend smart grid cost recovery
If approved, Ameren and ComEd would have two additional years to recover the costs of upgrading their distribution systems.
By Robert Walton • March 2, 2015 -
Opinion
Trivedi on NY's REV order: Why the utility should not be the DSP
New York's REV is innovative, but regulators should not let utilities own and operate the Distributed System Platform (DSP), writes consultant Navneet Trivedi.
By Navneet Trivedi • March 2, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Beyond the substation: How 5 proactive states are transforming the grid edge
Regulators are reshaping the role of the distribution system.
By Gavin Bade • March 2, 2015 -
REC Solar
Deep DiveWhy utilities and solar advocates can't agree on what solar costs
A row over the cost of solar in Arizona is illustrative of other battles nationwide.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 26, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Proposed drone rules could revolutionize grid monitoring
San Diego Gas & Electric is already experimenting drones, and said the potential savings are significant.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 26, 2015 -
FirstEnergy subsidiary JCP&L plans $267M in grid enhancements this year
The utility is planning a a wide-ranging infrastructure program that includes upgrading and redesigning transmission circuits to reduce outages.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 25, 2015 -
Regulators approve Kentucky Power efficiency, demand management programs
Residential customers will see the efficiency surcharge decrease significantly,
By Robert Walton • Feb. 25, 2015 -
Consumer advocates press for variable pricing in Illinois
Time-of-use rates will lower energy consumption and customer costs, advocates say.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 25, 2015 -
Oregon city worries legal pot will raise electric rates for all
Because the city of Ashland, Ore., buys power from the Bonneville Power Administration, a single large grow operation could raise rates for all residents.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 25, 2015 -
Fotolia
Deep DiveWhat electric reliability is actually worth and what it means for utilities
Different utilities can use the same means to get to different reliability needs.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 25, 2015 -
Secret PG&E "self-investigation" finds obstructions on 20% of its gas pipelines
State regulators secretly green-lighted a "self-investigation" for PG&E after the deadly San Bruno explosion in 2008.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 24, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How renewables are changing the way we operate the grid
Forget base-load power – reliability is now about balancing energy, capacity, and flexibility.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 23, 2015 -
ConEd reports earnings, plans $2.9B investment in regulated utilities
The company's fourth quarter returns were hurt by mark-to-market impacts at its competitive energy businesses.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 23, 2015 -
Cold snap sets winter electric demand record in PJM
PJM Interconnection set a new winter peak load record last week, but the system had plenty of resources available to meet demand.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 23, 2015 -
Texas wind generation is up 71% in 5 years
Wind generation grew more than wind capacity due to new transmission, EIA reports.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 20, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How the West's new Energy Imbalance Market is building a smarter energy system
The market saved millions in its first two months and helped prevent curtailment of renewable resources.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 19, 2015 -
SDG&E lands $5M grant to expand all-renewables microgrid
The system will be one of the biggest all-renewables-capable U.S. microgrids.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 18, 2015 -
Duke Energy looks to expand NC solar portfolio
Duke is seeking projects to come online by the end of this year but will consider proposals with a 2016 inservice date.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 18, 2015 -
Fotolia
Delaware settlement clears way for Exelon-Pepco merger
The deal calls for almost $50 million in bill credits for customers of Delmarva Power.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 18, 2015
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