Energy efficiency to blunt demand growth, says ISO-NE

The New England ISO is forecasting electricity demand growth will stay flat.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 14, 2013

PJM seeks 'culture of resilience'

Stakeholders ponder how to absorb an attack on the power grid .

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 14, 2013

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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

DOI unit approves big chunks of Northwest power line

The power line could deliver 1,500 megawatts to the region.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 13, 2013

FirstEnergy plans $2.8B grid investment

The effort will focus on 69-kV power lines.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 13, 2013

Calif. grid to start sharing power with other states

The move will help integrate intermittent renewable power.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 11, 2013

Survey: Utility execs bullish on smart grid opportunities

Analytics solutions will be the priority investment.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 10, 2013

The Googles of the world: This week's most read utility news

What will the energy companies of tomorrow be?

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 8, 2013

NERC to simulate attack on power grid next week

65 utilities are set to participate in the 36-hour drill. 

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 8, 2013

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

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Much of the city's computer technology is outdated.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

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

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