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NY PSC, utilities appeal FERC's capacity zone order
New York's Public Service Commission and several utilities filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn a FERC order imposing a capacity zone in the Lower Hudson Valley.
By Claire Cameron • June 30, 2014 -
Research: Microgrid business ready to boom
Microgrid capacity to nearly double by end of 2017.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 27, 2014 -
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
Inside Massachusetts' ambitious plans to modernize the grid
Energy efficiency and demand response are to be the backbone of Massachusetts' future grid, but many are asking: Does the vision go far enough?
By Claire Cameron • June 27, 2014 -
Texas CREZ lines delivering grid benefits at $7B price tag
The transmission build out has helped spread intermittent wind across a greater footprint.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 25, 2014 -
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Deep DiveCan geothermal replace fossil fuels in the West?
Geothermal is a cost-competitive and renewable baseload resource. So why aren't utilities adding more to the mix?
By Herman K. Trabish • June 25, 2014 -
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FERC decision on new wires would save New England ratepayers $50 million-plus per year
Dive Brief: The 11.14% return utilities in New England are allowed for building new transmission will be reduced by 5% to 10.97%, cutting annual charges to the region’s ratepayers over $50 million, if the preliminary decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is finaliz...
By Herman K. Trabish • June 25, 2014 -
GE wins Alstom bidding war over Siemens
The $17 billion deal is the largest in General Electric history.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 24, 2014 -
Fotolia
NERC: Grids can handle this summer's peak demand
The good news came with a warning that difficult times lie ahead.
By Claire Cameron • June 24, 2014 -
Fotolia
Texas sets new peak wind power record
More wind records are expected to fall with Texas' wind capacity over 12,000 MW.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 23, 2014 -
Report: Traditional utilities more reliable than competitive markets
A new report finds serious resource adequacy issues in competitive markets.
By Claire Cameron • June 23, 2014 -
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PG&E to spend $100M to harden substations against attacks
The armed attack on PG&E's Metcalf substation has brought grid security back into the national spotlight.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 20, 2014 -
Deep DiveHow Pepco and rural electric co-ops are preparing grid solutions for solar
The Energy Department is looking for breakthrough concepts that can be implemented at scale and replicated across the energy generation and delivery industries.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 20, 2014 -
Opinion
Massachusetts leapfrogs New York in grid modernization race
Navigant's Brett Feldman explains how states are pushing utilities to modernize the grid.
June 20, 2014 -
Fotolia
MISO electricity prices up 26% since March
The disagreement between the Midcontinent Independent System Operator and the Southwest Power Pool drags on.
By Claire Cameron • June 20, 2014 -
NY-ISO highlights need for collaboration as it prepares for challenges ahead
The system operator released its annual power trends report, warning of "significant changes" ahead for the grid.
By Claire Cameron • June 19, 2014 -
Public power chief eyes 'substantial challenges' ahead
At the American Public Power Association's annual meeting, CEO Sue Kelly criticized the EPA and warned of significant challenges ahead for public utilities.
By Claire Cameron • June 18, 2014 -
Fotolia
Deep DiveIs the Massachusetts utility-solar compromise a model for the industry?
Utilities were not focused on the costs and benefits of solar but on “cost recovery from all ratepayers for whatever the value of the distribution system is, in a way that doesn’t discriminate.”
By Herman K. Trabish • June 17, 2014 -
Fotolia
Power industry's threat monitor one step behind financial sector
"These are threats the electrical sector hasn't had to worry about as much until fairly recently."
By Claire Cameron • June 17, 2014 -
Xcel to invest $557M in transmission in Texas, New Mexico
New high-voltage power lines are coming to meet growing demand in the Southwest.
By Claire Cameron • June 16, 2014 -
Massachusetts utilities ordered to modernize the grid
Massachusetts electric utilities must start planning for a future with rooftop solar, electric vehicles, energy storage, microgrids and more.
By Claire Cameron • June 16, 2014 -
Arizona substation attacked with bomb
A "really crude" homemade bomb was placed next to a 50,000-gallon diesel storage tank.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 15, 2014 -
Fotolia
Energy Dept. to invest $10M in software for the grid
The aim is to help further energy efficiency, improve reliability, and create jobs.
By Claire Cameron • June 11, 2014 -
Google entering utility software and hardware market, sources say
Operating the transmission and distribution network could one day become as simple as a quick Google search.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Hawaii provides U.S. utilities a glimpse of the future
“While states are starting to debate these questions and looking to five to 10 years down the road, we are dealing with these challenges in real-time.”
By Davide Savenije • June 11, 2014 -
Warren Buffett to keep betting on energy 'as far as the eye can see'
"So far, we've stayed rich," Buffett recounted of his experience investing in the electric power sector at EEI's annual meeting.
By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2014
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