Transmission & Distribution: Page 148
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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineGrid 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.
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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 -
Is the Entergy-ITC Holdings merger dead in the water?
The merger's success appears to be growing less and less likely with each passing day.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013 -
What is Peco CEO Craig Adams' worst nightmare?
Peco CEO Craig L. Adams talked about growth, smart meter controversy and what keeps him up at night in a recent interview.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013 -
Can Tres Amigas unify the three distinct U.S. grids?
The company's project seeks to connect the Eastern Interconnection, the Western Interconnection and the Texas Interconnection.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 6, 2013 -
NRG launches new retail energy company
The company will serve Philadelphia and the surrounding area, with plans to expand.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 6, 2013 -
PG&E show utilities how to drive engagement on peak pricing
The Association for Demand Response & Smart Grid has released a case study of PG&E's SmartRate critical peak pricing program.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 4, 2013 -
Outages in Venezuela blamed on 'electrical coup'
President Maduro took to Twitter to cite the true cause of the outages as "sabotage."
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 4, 2013 -
The 10 best utilities for economic development for 2013
Site Selection Magazine selected 10 utilities who helped "projects and communities hit growth milestones."
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 4, 2013 -
Another existential threat to the power grid—squirrels!
Utilities estimate that squirrels cause between 7%-20% of all power outages, according to New York Times contributor Jon Mooallem.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Transmission upgrades replace lost coal in Ohio
Transmission upgrades have helped Ohio avoid building new generating capacity after the retirement of 1,400 MW of coal in 2012.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013 -
NRC seeks comment on Yucca Mountain nuclear waste disposal
The commission must come up with a final decision on whether to permit or prevent nuclear waste disposal at the Nevada mountain.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Regulators approve route for $66M tranmission line in Kan.
The line will improve grid reliability and efficiency in central Kansas.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013 -
The end of the grid as we know it: This week's most read utility news
In case you missed the omens last week, here are five signs the end of the grid is nigh.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 30, 2013 -
First Energy energizes 138 kV transmission line
The project cost $20 million, but an even bigger investment will soon follow.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 30, 2013 -
Syrian cyberattacks strike Twitter, NY Times—are utilities next?
As U.S. institutions face cyberattacks, experts are warning industries with critical infrastructure to be prepared.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 29, 2013 -
California electricity market prices 70% higher than last year
Higher natural prices, increased load and other factors have driven electricity market prices up, according to the California Independent System Operator.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 27, 2013 -
DOE, N.J. to build storm-proof microgrid for emergency events
The microgrid's capacity will exceed 50 megawatts and power the state's rail transit system.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Report: U.S. power grid on verge of failure
A study of spatial networks reveals the potential for cascading failures, which could result in the "abrupt—and unpredictable—collapse" of the U.S. power grid.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013
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