What Wal-Mart, Microsoft and Johnson & Johnson want from their utilities

Large corporations are not looking to take over the utility industry—but they say their electricity providers will need to up their game when it comes to innovation, pricing and renewable offerings.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 15, 2014

Regulator: Alaska needs $900M in transmission upgrades

New Environmental Protection Agency regulations could strain the state's ability to deliver power, say regulators.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 15, 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

Delaware regulators clear way for PJM transmission project

Delaware's Public Service Commission determined outside companies can construct transmission facilities in the state.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 12, 2014

Hawaiian Electric names new CEO

Current CEO Dick Rosenblum will exit stage left on October 1.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 12, 2014

FBI: Attack on PG&E substation was not terrorism

The FBI has a theory about who did it.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 11, 2014

USDA to invest $518M in rural electric grids

Loan guarantees are being provided through USDA's Rural Utilities Service.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 11, 2014

How new transmission will bring Wyoming wind to California

President Obama’s transmission plan aims to bring remote renewables to load centers.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 10, 2014

Documents: Xcel put $460K to attack Boulder municipalization in rate hike

Opponents of both Xcel and Boulder want to know who is paying for the fight.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 10, 2014

NV Energy, others plan 480 MW of new utility-scale solar in Nevada

Concentrating solar gets bypassed as more big solar gets greenlighted.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 9, 2014

SDG&E seeks new local capacity, renewables and storage

Already on track to meet its 33% renewables mandate, SDG&E wants the cheapest sources.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 9, 2014

Two bidders close in on Cleco acquisition

The Lousiana utility has pared its list of prospective buyers down to two.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 9, 2014

Marijuana legalization to drive major demand growth in Northwest

Grow operations could be a significant new driver of power demand in states like Oregon and Washington.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 9, 2014

Will distributed resources lead to new energy-sharing platforms?

Distributed resources could be the next commodity in the shared marketplace.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 9, 2014

Florida utilities donate millions to avoid return of Governor Crist and his energy policies

The state's largest electric utilities have given millions to the GOP.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2014

What doesn't stay in Vegas: Hillary Clinton's energy policy, NV Energy's solar leasing plan, and more

Clinton keynotes the National Clean Energy Summit as utility CEOs talk new business models.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 8, 2014

Massachusetts top court upholds $22M in storm fines against utilities

The fines were brought against NStar, National Grid and Western Massachusetts Electric Co.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2014

Dominion, Duke Energy plan $5B gas pipeline

Two other minority partners are involved in the deal.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 5, 2014

Duke plans $1.9B upgrade of Indiana grid

The utility is touting technology that would allow its system to "self-heal" in the event of an outage.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2014

Green Mountain, NRG partner to reimagine utility grid

Green Mountain signed a contract with NRG aimed at bringing new products and services to Vermont businesses and residents.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2014

$1B Texas transmission line on track to deliver Duke Energy's wind

New wires can carry Gulf Coast wind to balance Panhandle and West Texas wind output.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2014

Hawaii's utilities plan for 67% renewables by 2030

Can Hawaii add distributed generation, build a smarter grid and cut customer bills?

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2014

Utah regulators turn down Rocky Mountain Power's bid for solar bill charge

The PSC told the stakeholders to come back with a detailed analysis of net energy metering. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2014

Can buying local help communities save money on power?

Communities are striking their own power deals in search of the right blend and price of power.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 3, 2014

Court upholds FERC order setting construction rules for transmission infrastructure

The rule faces significant opposition from some corners of the utility industry.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 2, 2014

What happened to that national high voltage transmission system?

New lines are still needed but local obstacles remain in many places.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 2, 2014