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NIST moving ahead on White House cybersecurity order
Electric utilities will be encouraged to follow the cybersecurity guidelines.
By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 new books about the grid that utility professionals need to see
From hard research on the history of renewables to a former senator's new novel, here are some new releases that you should consider for your after-work reading list.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 24, 2013 -
Trendline
Top 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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Entergy files new plan in Texas to transfer grid assets to ITC
The new proposal addresses concerns brought up by Texas regulators.
By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 24, 2013 -
Smart grid node shipments to exceed 133 million by 2018: Navigant
Utilities want more robust networks to support new applications.
By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 24, 2013 -
Alaska utilities eye $1 billion in upgrades to grid
Assets are aging, and the region's utilities are looking for some help.
By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 24, 2013 -
PSC approves 14-mile rebuild project in N.Y.
National Grid claims line improvements will be necessary to maintain reliable service in northeastern New York.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 23, 2013 -
FEMA denies $20M in aid for Iowa repairs
Congressional delegates are getting involved now as testing practices have been called into question.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 22, 2013 -
The great American energy policy showdown: This week's most read utility news
Missed the big news this week? Look no further.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Con Edison names new CEO
Current CEO Kevin Burke will retire by year's end.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Deep Dive
How the biggest nuclear operator in the U.S. is changing its business model
Take a look at how Exelon's new strategy is giving the company hope for long-term growth.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 19, 2013 -
Con Ed faces lawsuit over Superstorm Sandy death
Should ConEd have de-energized power lines right before Sandy hit?
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 19, 2013 -
Can a $1B underwater line deliver energy from Ontario to the U.S.?
Lake Erie Power Corp. plans to build the high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission project to meet increasing demand for power in the PJM.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Colo. residents must flee or face weeks without power
President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration and ordered emergency federal aid.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 16, 2013 -
Calif. ISO approves 3-year plan to evolve the grid
While 7,000MW of generating capacity may go offline over the next several years, the California ISO is getting ready for a shift to renewables.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 16, 2013 -
What's the worst that could happen? This week's most read utility news
You mean other than grid-crippling cyberattacks and the worst utility customer service of all time?
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 13, 2013 -
Can ComEd get 800,000 customers back from its rivals?
The Chicago-based utility has lost nearly 800,000 customers to alternative electricity companies.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013 -
Exelon turns away from merchant generation business
The nation's largest nuclear generation owner will shift focus to its regulated business, on which it plans to spend billions in the coming years.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 12, 2013 -
Record demand forces PJM to seek emergency relief
Due to heat waves across its region, the PJM Interconnection asked utilities in 4 states execute controlled outages.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why cyberattacks could knock out the U.S. power grid for 9-18 months
Utility Dive spoke with cybersecurity consultant Joe Weiss, who believes a sophisticated, targeted cyberattack could cripple the U.S. electrical grid.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Power outage hits Detroit
City Hall and the courthouse were among two institutions to lose power on Wednesday.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Deep Dive
What's the best way to prevent outages during a heat wave?
Zpryme conducted a survey of utility professionals to find out their opinions on how to best prevent heat wave-related outages.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Former Senator envisions grid-crippling cyberattack in novel
A democratic senator for three decades, Byron L. Dorgan is now the co-author of "Gridlock," an energy thriller.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Texas, California top grid modernization rankings
The GridWise Alliance compared grid modernization policies in 41 states and D.C.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Report: Texas to spend $12B on grid, new capacity by 2016
Despite this, Texas will still have problems meeting demand.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 11, 2013 -
First Wind reserves capacity for $1.2B transmission project
First Wind is looking to move wind energy from New Mexico to other markets.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013