'Don't ask, don't tell': How utilities are powering the marijuana industry

Grow operations are huge energy consumers, but implementing efficiency or demand response measures is tricky.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2014

Solar Power International 2014: 'The best energy we have had for years'

Utility participation in solar’s annual conclave is bigger than ever—right down to the gift bags.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 23, 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

MISO September real-time prices rose on outages

MISO load peaked early in the month at 111.2 GW.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 22, 2014

The 'epic fail' on solar's doorstep—and how the grid can help

There is about to be too much solar at the midday peak and, without the grid, the cost could be great.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 22, 2014

Slowing load growth delays Arizona transmission projects

More than half of planned projects over 345-kv have been delayed since 2012.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 21, 2014

Michigan senators challenge Upper Peninsula rate increase

Northern MI residents shouldn't pay for the upkeep of an old, dirty coal plant, they say. 

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 20, 2014

Investor group to acquire Cleco for $4.7B

There will be a new CEO for the Louisiana utility after the deal closes.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 20, 2014

FERC lowers New England transmission ROE to 10.57%

Federal regulators will also review the return on equity of transmission owners in the Midcontinent ISO.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 20, 2014

How utilities can mitigate grid impacts of high solar penetrations

New strategies for utilities and installers to put solar in better places to protect the grid.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 16, 2014

How utilities can streamline rooftop solar interconnection and cut costs

A new online tool from Clean Power Research can help utilities get solar arrays online more efficiently. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 16, 2014

Energy trade groups weigh in on DOE infrastructure review

The Quadrennial Energy Review could shape the nation’s energy future.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 15, 2014

How SDG&E's rate reform will impact solar, low-income consumers

The utility says the new rates correspond better with individuals' energy usage.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 15, 2014

Grid of the future: How transmission and new technologies can work together

The grid of the future needs new wires and new technologies.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 15, 2014

Grid operators wary of coming winter

Despite predictions of a warmer winter, the specter of last year's Polar Vortex has officials worried.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 15, 2014

PG&E, FPL ink mutual-aid pact for natural disaster assistance

The two utilities have each committed more than 100 employees to help restore power in the event of a natural disaster.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 15, 2014

PJM, Sierra Club tussle over gas conversion at NJ power plant

Sierra Club says the gas retrofit threatens reliability, PJM says the Club doesn’t understand.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 14, 2014

Idaho Power's vital Boardman-to-Hemingway transmission line wrestles with permitting

Boardman-to-Hemingway will tie High Plains renewables to Pacific Coast markets.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 14, 2014

Unplanned outages lead to transmission emergencies in Texas

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued two transmission emergencies in the Rio Grande Valley last week.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 14, 2014

SPP: EPA timeline for emissions cuts too short

Moving too fast to cut GHGs could cause overloads and outages, the RTO says.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 10, 2014

Is SunZia ready to deliver New Mexico wind to Phoenix and Los Angeles?

After years of fighting for permits, SunZia is about to get a green light—or a lawsuit.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 9, 2014

How to build high voltage transmission in America

It just takes biblical patience and the power to fly.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 6, 2014

NextEra floats $1 billion proposal to bury transmission lines in seabed

The company is seeking approval for a 68-mile undersea transmission line.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 6, 2014

Maine welcomes larger customers into efficiency programs

The state anticipates saving 44,400 MWh annually.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 3, 2014

New York's energy future: What do utilities want?

First responses to the Reforming the Energy Vision straw proposal are a mixed bag, with many trying to secure their place in a changing energy landscape.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 2, 2014

DOE issues final approval on Quebec-to-Queens transmission line

Canadian authorities must still decide if they want to develop hydro for U.S. consumption.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 1, 2014