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Efacec Deploying Smart Grid Solutions For El Salvador Utility
Efacec ACS has been selected to deliver smart grid technology to one of the largest electric distribution companies in El Salvador, the Distribuidora de Electricidad [...]
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
NJ utility on top of summer reliability
Jersey Central Power & Light has completed projects totaling more than $15 million to enhance service reliability throughout its northern and central New Jersey territories, including rebuilding transmission lines, upgrading substation equipment, and rebuilding infrastructure.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 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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Citi Sees Brent-WTI Oil Price Spread Narrow ‘For a While’
Citi’s commodity research team just released a densely-packed note that breaks down the US oil transportation system reorganization currently underway and models potential market impacts associated with shifting crude and product flow patterns. Global oil price benchmark crude West Texas...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Ameren Illinois to invest $330M in infrastructure upgrade
A 10-year spending plan will revamp the system’s transmission, distribution and technology.
By Malena Amusa • May 30, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The big renewables behind Buffett's $5.6B NV Energy bet
NV Energy will bring big renewables to Buffett's bottom line.
By Malena Amusa • May 30, 2013 -
Buffett's MidAmerican buys NV Energy for $5.6B
Here's what the Oracle of Omaha is going to get for his money.
By Malena Amusa • May 30, 2013 -
DOI To Streamline Energy And Transmission Projects In Pacific Northwest
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell has signed a declaration of cooperation with Oregon and Washington to expedite the review and permitting of energy generation, [...]
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Understanding Pesticide Product Labels
DuPont Crop Protection Take advantage of the DuPont Crop Protection Land Management Stewardship Learning Series to better understand pesticide product labels.
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
FERC chairman submits resignation to President Obama
There is no word yet on who may replace him.
By Davide Savenije • May 29, 2013 -
NY's ConEd preps for Hurricane Season starting June 1
ConEd will invest $1B over four years to build protective walls and install stronger overhead cable.
By Malena Amusa • May 29, 2013 -
For appliances, choosing the most cost-effective option depends on several factors
Consumers in the market for new appliances have a wide range of choices that likely vary by cost, options, and efficiency level. If energy cost effectiveness is a factor in the decision, picking the most cost-effective model involves comparing the upfront purchase price and an estimate of the ...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Chicago thunderstorms snuff power for thousands
Tuesday night storms left roads flooded and thousands without power in Chicago.
By Malena Amusa • May 29, 2013 -
Deep Dive
How can utilities get consumers to save energy?
Utility Dive spoke with U.S. Alternative Energy Leader Marlene Motyka about Deloitte's study of electricity consumers.
By Davide Savenije • May 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Demand response everywhere: Who is ready, and who needs to be?
Utility Dive interviewed Dan Delurey, the executive director of the Association for Demand Response and Smart Grid, on how demand response impacts utilities.
By Davide Savenije • May 28, 2013 -
SoCal Edison’s high-voltage lines must go underground, residents demand
Health, safety and property values are residents’ top concerns. But will the utility budge?
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
AT&T rescues Midwest utility struggling to roll out smart meters
Want to deploy smart meters? Call AT&T, the latest smart grid player
By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013 -
Deregulated utilities create a choatic 'new normal', a T&D editor argues
Adequate generation and transmission resources are a thing of the past, argues Vito Longo, T&D tech editor.
By Malena Amusa • May 24, 2013 -
ConEdison and Sempra embark on 150MW solar partnership
The partnership will join PG&E in a 20-year purchase agreement.
By Malena Amusa • May 22, 2013 -
PSE&G to move 20 miles of power lines underground
The utility’s ‘Strong Energy’ plans are a direct response to Superstorm Sandy.
By Malena Amusa • May 21, 2013 -
OGE examines impact of devastating Oklahoma tornado
All the facts aren’t in yet, but OGE has called for outside utilities to help restore power.
By Malena Amusa • May 21, 2013 -
SCOTUS sides with PPL in IRS dispute over tax credits
The utility can now proceed to claim $39 million in U.S. foreign tax credits.
By Brian Warmoth • May 20, 2013 -
Thousands without power, 1 dead, after tornadoes hit Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska
Sunday's severe storms battered homes and power lines.
By Malena Amusa • May 20, 2013 -
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Obama, startups and ABB
Head into the weekend better informed about what everyone else on Utility Dive was reading this week.
By Brian Warmoth • May 17, 2013 -
Deadly tornadoes leave 20,000 without power in Texas
Tornadoes hitting North Texas have left six people dead and thousands without power.
By Malena Amusa • May 16, 2013 -
DC, Pepco push $1B power line burial project
Pepco and D.C. are ready to spend big to bolster the grid against future storms.
By Malena Amusa • May 16, 2013