Transmission & Distribution: Page 127
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Judge: Perception trumps reality in transmission line siting dispute
A group of utilities seeking to build a power line in Minnesota must purchase all of an organic dairy farm because of the perceived threat of high-voltage transmission projects.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How 4 utilities are turning distributed generation into an opportunity
Black & Veatch has a 6-step plan to help utilities "flip the DG equation."
By Robert Walton • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Trendline
Top 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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TVA raises rates, lowers spending
TVA said the rate increase was "modest" and below the rate of inflation.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 24, 2014 -
Ice bucket challenge gone wrong knocks out power in Kentucky town
Four firefighters were injured.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 24, 2014 -
FERC studying electricity market reforms
Chair LaFleur says price signals need to grow generation to supplement renewables’ advances.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 23, 2014 -
Kansas regulators ask FERC to cut Westar's 'unreasonable' transmission rates
The rare federal filling by state regulators says Westar’s ROE is "unjust and unreasonable."
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2014 -
U.S. transmission networks plagued by range of threats
An extremely complicated siting process is one reason the grid has been slow to evolve, some say.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 21, 2014 -
PG&E CEO: Billions in San Bruno explosion fines will not bankrupt us
Large fines could, however, send the utility into capital markets in search of financing.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 21, 2014 -
AES sees lithium ion batteries as future of energy storage business
The company says lithium-ion storage is cheaper than gas peaking plants.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 21, 2014 -
After flirting with municipalization, Minneapolis nears franchise agreements with utilities
The agreements will likely call for Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy to help Minneapolis achieve emissions reduction targets.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
SDG&E and stakeholders search for common ground on the way energy is priced
Stakeholders from Google to the California PUC are working together to figure out the future of the grid.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Tucson Electric Power proposes new utility-owned rooftop solar program
The move comes shortly after Arizona Public Service proposed its own rooftop solar project.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Pinnacle West forms new company to develop transmission out West
The two companies formed a 50-50 partnership to pursue the recently-approved Delaney-Colorado River 500 kV line.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2014 -
What are utilities doing with all their data?
Most data analytics programs are consumer-focused, according to a report.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2014 -
PJM may change capacity market rules in wake of Polar Vortex
Critics say new incentives may be aimed at aiding an ailing coal industry.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2014 -
Study: Consumers willing to pay more for greater reliability
The study also found 81% of consumers expect their utility to provide an increasing amount of power from renewable sources.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Federal appeals court upholds FERC Order 1000
The unanimous decision upholds FERC's authority to require transmission-owning and operating utilities to participate in regional transmission planning.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why some munis and coops are building broadband networks
Chattanooga EPB sees $5 million in savings per year, but broadband doesn't make sense for most.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Billionaire-backed group protests Florida governor's relationship with Duke Energy
A protest took place at the utility's state headquarters as a new commercial aired on TV.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 17, 2014 -
California regulators approve reduced rate increase for PG&E
The increase, which comes as the utility faces a federal charge of obstruction of justice and billions in potential fines, angered ratepayer advocates.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 17, 2014 -
Imperial Irrigation District to pay $12M over Southwest blackout
Utility agrees to build utility-scale battery storage as part of settlement.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Jon Wellinghoff: Utilities should not operate the distribution grid
The grid needs Independent Distribution System Operators, the former FERC chair told Utility Dive.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 15, 2014 -
Emerson wants to sell transmission business for $1B or more
The industrial conglomerate will divest transmission to focus on bigger growth areas.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 14, 2014 -
UNS-Fortis merger clears last hurdle
Arizona regulators have given their approval.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 14, 2014 -
Xcel asks court to reject Boulder's takeover of distribution system
The utility and the city continue to fight over Boulder’s planned municipalization.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 13, 2014