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Deep Dive
5 ways utilities can get a better handle on cybersecurity
Are any of these issues problems where you work?
By Brian Warmoth • June 12, 2013 -
SDG&E asks consumers to save energy in case summer heat wave hits
The announcement comes in light of the recent closing of the San Onofre nuclear plant.
By Davide Savenije • June 12, 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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ComEd leads storm preparation conference with 36 utility leaders
ComEd wants to be prepared if a “worst-case” weather event strikes.
By Malena Amusa • June 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
California's grid needs these 3 upgrades after the San Onofre shutdown
After SONGS' permanent closing Friday, rapid upgrades are underway to bolster Southern California's grid.
By Malena Amusa • June 12, 2013 -
Bloomberg rolls out $20B storm-protection plan for NYC, grid infrastructure
Grid assets are a major concern for the city following last year's damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.
By Brian Warmoth • June 11, 2013 -
Ex-Energy Secretary: Utilities need 'another business model' to grow
Steven Chu suggested the industry faces serious disruption if they do not act soon.
By Davide Savenije • June 11, 2013 -
The graph that will scare the utility industry
The U.S. Energy Information Administration projected growth of electricity demand—and it's not a pretty picture.
By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2013 -
Clean Line Energy to build 200-mile transmission line in N.M.
The line will transmit 1.5GW of renewable power from New Mexico to the western U.S.
By Malena Amusa • June 10, 2013 -
The need for advanced DMS is on the rise
Innovation and demand will create a $935M market for distribution management systems globally.
By Malena Amusa • June 10, 2013 -
Deep Dive
This microgrid infographic shows who is using them and where
The numbers don't lie, and the consensus about the biggest adoption is easy to see.
By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2013 -
Twitter, renewables and a plot to mislead regulators: This week's most read utility news
Missed the news this week? Here's what you need to know.
By Davide Savenije • June 7, 2013 -
How to avert extreme storm damage to the grid
Industry experts convened to decide bold steps to avoid the ravages of storms.
By Malena Amusa • June 7, 2013 -
East Coast utilities spend billions to protect against next superstorm
Smart grids are increasingly necessary in a utility’s long-term grid-hardening plans.
By Malena Amusa • June 5, 2013 -
ComEd prepares for severe heat and storms
Take a look at some of the utility’s extensive improvements.
By Malena Amusa • June 5, 2013 -
Opower's Laskey explains the secret behind getting consumers to save energy
In a newly-released TED talk, the company's co-founder talks about data, social science and how he wants to generate two terawatt hours in energy savings.
By Brian Warmoth • June 4, 2013 -
PGE unveils new battery storage system with transactive capabilities
Portland General Electric will be a great utility to watch as the various uses of transactive energy unfold.
By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013 -
PGE to spend $1B on new resources
The Portland utility’s investments, which include a new natural gas-fired power plant and a wind farm, will provide cleaner, more efficient energy.
By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013 -
Deep Dive
What happens when a utility needs to invest more in infrastructure?
Tough finances and politics—not bad weather—are keeping Ameren customers blacked-out after storms on Friday.
By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013 -
Eight utilities join MISO
Cleco Corp. and seven other utilities have joined the Independent System Operator.
By Davide Savenije • June 3, 2013 -
New $850M underwater line brings power from N.J. to Manhattan
The 7.5 mile cable runs under the Hudson River.
By Davide Savenije • June 3, 2013 -
35,000 Ameren customers without power; storm damages 200 poles
"Significant infrastructure damage" from storms has hampered restoration in Missouri and Illinois.
By Malena Amusa • June 3, 2013 -
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Warren Buffett, NV Energy and FERC
Need to catch up on the news posts that mattered most to Utility Dive readers this week? Here's your cheat sheet.
By Brian Warmoth • May 31, 2013 -
Duke deploys 5,000 linemen in 6 states to brace against storms
Tree trimming, pole inspections and outage followup will also drive Duke’s storm hardening plan.
By Malena Amusa • May 31, 2013 -
Duke Energy rolling out smart meters to 240K customers in N.C.
The project seeks to replace meters that have become outdated.
By Davide Savenije • May 30, 2013 -
Mastering the Arc
When inquisitive minds cross advanced materials, innovative solutions to interrupt current flow develop.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013