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Deep DiveITC Holdings CEO: Distributed generation will never beat centralized grid
“Distributed generation wasn’t successful in 1900. It wasn’t successful in 1950. It wasn’t successful in 2000. And it won’t be successful in 2050.”
By Davide Savenije • June 9, 2014 -
HECO may end limits on rooftop solar integration
Hawaii's largest utility is dealing with very high penetrations of distributed solar.
By Claire Cameron • June 9, 2014 -
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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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Dairyland Power see trouble ahead, despite rising sales
The Wisconsin-based generation and transmission cooperative will have challenges in meeting the EPA's new power plant rule, according to CEO Bill Berg.
By Claire Cameron • June 6, 2014 -
Texas PUC Chair calls for end to renewables subsidies
The "mature industries" of wind and solar no longer need federal tax credits and other support mechanisms, Donna Nelson argued to fellow state regulators.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014 -
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NV Energy, SunPower to build 19MW of new solar
The array will be built at Nellis Air Force Base.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How advanced forecasting is making it easier to integrate solar onto the grid
25% to 35% better forecasts will get more solar on the grid reliably.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014 -
Xcel sues Boulder over municipalization
The utility dubbed the city's plan "premature" in its filing.
By Claire Cameron • June 5, 2014 -
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NJ sues competitive energy suppliers over 'unconscionable' price hikes
Systrum Energy, Palmco Power NJ and HIKO Energy are being sued following this winter's Polar Vortex.
By Claire Cameron • June 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Smart inverters: The secret to integrating distributed energy onto the grid?
Smart technology that protects feeder systems, only theoretical until recently, has been installed and is now being demonstrated.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 4, 2014 -
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NERC unveils master plan for grid security
The spotlight has been on grid security since last year's sniper attack on a PG&E substation.
By Claire Cameron • May 30, 2014 -
Is AEP selling its unregulated generation unit?
CEO Nick Akins says company may sell Midwest generation this year.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why engineers may be the key to unlocking new utility business models
Engineers inside utilities may be ready to face new electricity market challenges.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014 -
Jon Wellinghoff: Vertically-integrated utility business 'will break down completely'
Former FERC Chairman says utilities will have to change their business model if they want to remain competitive in the near-future.
By Claire Cameron • May 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Which utility will Warren Buffett buy next?
Utility Dive takes a closer look at Buffett's takeover criteria — and who meets it.
By Claire Cameron • May 28, 2014 -
Xcel proposes wind integration tariff for use of its grid
FERC to consider the filing.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Is New York the future of the utility industry?
Coming soon to an electrical grid near you: The disruption of customer choice.
By Davide Savenije • May 27, 2014 -
Barclays downgrades entire US electric utility sector
Solar-plus-storage could "reconfigure the organization and regulation of the electric power business."
By Herman K. Trabish • May 26, 2014 -
FERC approves power line to bring Texas wind to the Southeast
ERCOT could approve new Texas wind builds as a result.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2014 -
NJ regulators approve $1B of PSEG's Energy Strong project
$3.9 billion in infrastructure improvements were proposed after Hurricane Sandy.
By Claire Cameron • May 21, 2014 -
Regulators approve Georgia Power's 250 MW wind buy
The utility will import wind power from Oklahoma.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2014 -
NY Attorney General calls for utilities to prepare for climate change
New laws would require utilities to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the grid.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2014 -
Southern Co. looks to expand in energy markets
The company wants to enter the organized electricity markets in the U.S. in the hope of new business, while selling its carbon capture technology abroad.
By Claire Cameron • May 20, 2014 -
ConEd CEO outlines T&D, efficiency investments
The utility is investing $2.5 billion annually to upgrade and maintain facilities, CEO John McAvoy told shareholders.
By Claire Cameron • May 19, 2014 -
Integrys expects large rate base growth
Subsidiary Wisconsin Public Service expects rates to rise due to infrastructure investment.
By Claire Cameron • May 18, 2014 -
Georgia Power, US Army partner on 90 MW of solar
The Southern Company subsidiary will build and operate three utility-scale solar arrays.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 17, 2014
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