Transmission & Distribution: Page 121
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Herman K. Trabish
Deep DiveHow utilities can plan for the future of transmission and distributed generation
PA Consulting’s Ron Norman explains how to choose a route to the grid’s future.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 14, 2014 -
'Pineapple Express' storm knocks out power to hundreds of thousands
Pacific Gas & Electric has already restored power to over 85% of residents hit with outages.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2014 -
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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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Deep Dive
Eggnog and efficiency: How the holiday season affects utilities
Holiday efficiency tips seem like small savings next to credit card bills that come due in January, but utilities say they can add up and keep demand down.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 11, 2014 -
from Beyond Utility 2.0 to Energy Democracy (used with permission)
Deep DiveHow power companies can get to Utility 2.0 and beyond
New distributed generation and a new distribution system are at the heart of a whole new way to make and sell electricity.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How utilities can prepare for the bigger, badder storms of the future
New research from DNV GL has frightening forecasts for physical grid security, but there are things utilities can do to adapt.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Reports: Faulty cable caused Detroit blackout
But why the cable failed is still under investigation.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 3, 2014 -
HECO begins charging monthly fee for green investment
Thanks to another surcharge reduction, however, most customers will see little change in their bills.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Ariz. muni SRP proposes higher fixed charges for solar customers
SRP claims it is losing $51 per month to solar customers that non-solar owners have to cover.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Detroit hit by major power outage
Last year, a similar outage hit the city's downtown public buildings.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Fotolia
Survey: Nearly all rural co-ops have smart grid initiatives
Some 42% are making smart grid efforts part of their core operations.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2014 -
WAPA, CAISO face penalties related to 2011 blackouts
A 2011 blackout left 5 million people in the region without power for up to 12 hours.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Regulators approve higher fixed charges for Madison Gas & Electric
Fixed monthly electric customer fees will rise more than 80% to $19.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Mich. efficiency programs save $4 for every $1 invested
The state's efficiency programs exceeded expectations last year.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2014 -
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Florida regulators slash efficiency targets, end solar rebates
Utilities say pushing efficiency costs more than building new generation.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2014 -
PG&E hires new security firm for embattled substation
The Metcalf substation was disabled by gunfire in 2013 and robbed earlier this year.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Midwest renewables take a big step closer to eastern markets
Illinois regulators okay Clean Line project from Iowa to PJM, will soon consider a line from Kansas.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Will plug-in vehicles become the ultimate grid resource?
Adoption is growing, and there is potential for electric vehicles to help power the grid and assist in demand response.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Deep DiveWill Santa Fe be the next city to municipalize its electric utility?
The city council could vote next month to form Santa Fe Public Power.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
NSA: Foreign hackers could crash utility systems
About 40% of cyberattacks across all critical infrastructure sectors were in the energy sector, NSA says.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
NERC: Resources adequate for winter, worries remain on extreme cold
Periods of extreme cold would stress the power grid, however.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
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Wind power saved Southwest Power Pool ratepayers $1.2B in 2013
Saving came from eliminating fossil fuel costs, reducing water use, and avoiding pollution.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 24, 2014 -
Herman K. Trabish
Solar and wind beat the price of coal and gas in many markets
Renewables have integration costs and but new analysis from Lazard shows their megawatt hour cost can be lower than fossil fuels.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 24, 2014 -
PJM prices hit November record in cold snap
The first real blast of winter air has PJM worried about the months ahead.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2014 -
SolarCity partners with HECO to study solutions to solar problems
The collaboration could signal a new paradigm in cooperation between solar installers and utilities.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How the U.S. will get a third of its energy from wind by midcentury
A new study sets big targets, but the wind industry beat DOE’s projections many called “unachievable."
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 20, 2014
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