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Regulators approve 600-kV Kansas line
The segment is part of the $2 billion Grain Belt Express project.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 8, 2013 -
Xcel seeks Minn. rate hike to fund T&D
Higher rates would also fund nuclear and wind projects.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 5, 2013 -
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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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NRG CEO thinks Google can replace utilities
Utilities are going to be "totally unhappy" when they see David Crane's vision for the future.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 4, 2013 -
Policeman reportedly shoots Taser at Duke Energy utility worker
The police officer was waiting to get power restored to his home.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 4, 2013 -
L.A. opens cybersecurity command center
Much of the city's computer technology is outdated.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 4, 2013 -
Northeast Utilities hints at ambitious transmission plans
The new lines will support additions of wind energy.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 3, 2013 -
The times they are a-changin': This week's most read utility news
Don't look now, but the great American Energiewende is already underway.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 1, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Will the lights stay on at this year's Super Bowl?
Rod Kuckro looks at whether the next Super Bowl blackout is right around the corner.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 1, 2013 -
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Only 65% of utilities have cybersecurity programs, study finds
Survey exposes the risk of utilities' automated systems.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 1, 2013 -
Entergy, ITC will not close merger deal by year end
State regulators lagging on merger approvals.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 1, 2013 -
Dayton Power and Light's auction results approved in Ohio
More will follow as the utility moves toward a market-based system.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 30, 2013 -
Year after Sandy, N.J. utility says it's ready for next superstorm
JCP&L has made $200 million in grid upgrades.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Ex-CIA chief: Grid has no defense to EMP attack
Hardening the nation's grid may help mitigate the effects of an electromagnetic pulse.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Global transformer market to almost double by 2020
Emerging countries will drive demand for equipment.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Northeast Utilities puts $338M power line on hold
The line may not be needed for reliability after all.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Pa. weighs end to default electricity service
A new bill was crafted with the help of retail power suppliers.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Low power sales will force utilities to offer new products, Fitch says
Efficiency is seen as a key factor in lower sales.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Winter is coming: This week's most read utility news
These stories may not warm the cockles of your heart, but they will give you insight into the state of the electricity industry.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
How 5 billionaires are betting on electricity
Traditional power plays and green energy offered equal appeal to some of the richest men in America.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Electric vehicles won't pose major challenge to power grid, study finds
Drivers are charging less during hours of peak demand.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 25, 2013 -
U.S. offers $960M to upgrade rural power grids
The funding includes $14.3 million for smart grid technology.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Career advice: 12 professionals explain how to make it in energy
A talent shortage may be looming in the energy sector, so we asked 12 energy professionals to pass on what they've learned.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 23, 2013 -
Pa. judge backs new $247M line
The line is needed to serve booming population and load.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 23, 2013 -
ATC, Xcel propose $552M power line in Wis.
The new line would expand access to the Midwest power market.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 23, 2013 -
NV Energy says efficiency cuts grid costs by 25%
The utility says its savings estimate is "conservative."
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 22, 2013
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