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

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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

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

Data sharing helps utility, oil industries collaborate

Adding a single drilling site to a utility grid is like adding the demand of a large retail store.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 2, 2014

Nevada PUC approves EIM for NV Energy, foresees millions in benefits

The company should be able to sell more natural gas, add renewables, and cut reserve costs.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 29, 2014

Is the promise of OG&E's dynamic pricing program starting to fade?

The utility's SmartHours program remains popular but is expected to miss load reduction targets.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 29, 2014

Duke apologizes, will issue credits over Florida billing errors

The problems stemmed from adjustments Duke Energy Florida made to its meter-reading schedules.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 28, 2014

HECO aims to triple rooftop solar, get to 65% renewables by 2030

Microgrids, energy storage, community solar, and more demand response are coming to the islands.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 27, 2014

Xcel takes Boulder municipalization fight to FERC

The utility asks FERC to move the case from the courts to Colorado regulators.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 27, 2014