Mich. efficiency programs save $4 for every $1 invested

The state's efficiency programs exceeded expectations last year.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2014

Florida regulators slash efficiency targets, end solar rebates

Utilities say pushing efficiency costs more than building new generation.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2014

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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

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

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

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

Will 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

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

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

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

HECO wants to make your water heater a grid resource

Hawaiian Electric thinks the energy stored in water heaters can help it deal with high solar penetration.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 19, 2014

How solar owners can be 'good citizens of the grid'

Smart technologies and smart attitudes can make the grid more reliable, even with lots of solar.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 19, 2014

Puerto Rico's electric utility owed $1.75 billion

The utility has stopped reporting delinquent customers to collections agencies.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 19, 2014

DiG Deeper into your Customer Data

Sponsored by:   Intelen   According to recent forecasts, $13.5 million is expected to be spent by utilities worldwide on gamification tools, innovative applications and other customer-centric services by 2014, rising to $65 million in 2016. It is also predicted that ...

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 18, 2014

Feds approve first offshore wind transmission line

National Grid will build and pay for the $75 million Block Island connection.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2014

Breaking down FERC's recent, and pending, ROE decisions

Transmission owners in the MISO region have filed for rehearing asking FERC to reject a review of its return on equity rates.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2014

How the most efficient states convince utilities to conserve energy

Utility policy that recognizes efficiency as a resource is key to improving overall sustainability, new research finds.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2014

PJM CEO: The grid is ready for this winter, preparing for 2016

Pending plant closures could make the 2015-2016 winter a challenge.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2014

Oklahoma utilities struggle to meet oil & gas industry demand

The state has some 2,600 MW of distributed resources not connected to the grid.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2014

FERC significantly expands Southwest Power Pool

The decision will expand customer access to organized markets, federal regulators say.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2014

NERC: Declining reserve margins tax grid reliability

Uncertain of environmental rules and changes in the resource mix are also challenging the industry.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2014

Big storage procurements leave more questions than answers

If storage is such a good idea, why is SoCal Edison buying so much natural gas?

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 13, 2014