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

Why 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

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Grid Resiliency

Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

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

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

13 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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

Caterpillar outbreak causes Texas outages

An outbreak of caterpillars — millions of them — is causing power outages in east Texas.

By Robert Walton • April 15, 2015

Clean Line proposes Grain Belt Express route for Illinois regulators

The HVDC line to deliver 3,500 MW of Kansas wind to points east aims to be in construction in 2017.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 15, 2015

Report: ISO-NE winter power prices down by nearly half this year

New England's preparations paid off, and in February and March consumers saw power prices more than 40% below year-ago levels.

By Robert Walton • April 14, 2015

Warren Buffett's PacifiCorp considers joining California ISO

If the utility integrates in the California system, it could mean expanded access to renewables and a financial hit for traditional generation. 

By Gavin Bade • April 14, 2015

Colorado's biggest coal users turn toward low-priced renewables

Tri-State G&T and Platte River Power discover the emerging affordability of wind and solar.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 14, 2015