The state of the utility industry: 2013

Sluggish power sales top a list of issues that includes plant retirements and evolving business strategies.  

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 18, 2013

PSEG boosts storm response plan ahead of LIPA takeover

Utilities focus on storm response plans to deal with future heavy weather.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 17, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Entergy, ITC cancel transmission deal

The companies canceled the deal after the Mississippi PSC rejected it.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 16, 2013

MISO approves $1.5B transmission plan

Most of the spending targets MISO's western states.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 16, 2013

PJM OKs $4.6B in transmission projects

The transmission projects will mainly help interconnect new power plants.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 13, 2013

Record-breaking demand puts Texas at crossroads

Cold weather stressed the Texas power system in early December. 

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 11, 2013

Mississippi PSC rejects Entergy transmission deal

The decision threatens Entergy's $1.78 billion sale of its transmission network to ITC Holdings.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 11, 2013

Grid attacker indicted on terrorism charge

The attacks focused on grid facilities in central Arkansas.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 10, 2013

Texas energizes renewable transmission project

CREZ initiative to deliver 18,500 MW of wind.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 10, 2013

New England governors sign infrastructure pact

Governors to focus on power lines and gas pipelines.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 9, 2013

'Tis the season: This week's most read utility news

What's under the utility industry's Christmas tree?

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 6, 2013

Xcel Energy plans to start transmission company

Xcel to focus on New Mexico, Texas.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 5, 2013

California utility plans power lines to export renewables

The 500-kV lines would deliver power to Los Angeles and Arizona.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 4, 2013

BLM seeks agreement on Idaho power line route

Proposed line would cross key bird habitat.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 2, 2013

NU utilities finish New England grid project

The upgrades will reduce congestion and improve grid reliability.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 27, 2013

Calm before the storm: This week's most read utility news

The net metering "debate" in Arizona is just a premonition of what's coming.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 22, 2013

Utilities join fight against FERC's grid cost allocation

Millions of dollars in ratepayer funds are at stake.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 20, 2013

Grain Belt power line developer fishes for wind farms

The 600-kV line will cost about $2 billion.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

Tornadoes leave over 500,000 without power across U.S.

Unclear just how many customers were many affected by power outages, but initial reports indicated the number was high.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 18, 2013

FERC asked to cut returns on high-voltage power lines

Higher rates have been granted in the name of reliability.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 18, 2013

FERC authorizes grid operators, gas pipelines to share information

The order would help improve grid reliability.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 17, 2013

Consortium to build 70-mile Calif. power line

The line will boost reliability and support wind power.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 17, 2013

All about the Benjamins: This week's most read utility news

Is rooftop solar about freedom, fairness or dollar bills?

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 15, 2013

Simulated cyberattack takes down U.S. power grid

The exercise exposed multiple vulnerabilities.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 15, 2013

Potomac Edison rebuilds Maryland power line

The work will enhance network reliability.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 15, 2013