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National Grid workers to strike, citing 'company in crisis'
The Brotherhood of Utility Workers Union noted the utility's mistakes and mismanagement are "out of control."
By Davide Savenije • April 26, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Ventyx and smart grid progress
Go into the weekend a little better informed with the most popular reads of the past few days.
By Brian Warmoth • April 26, 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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Deep Dive
This is how New York could spend $6.5B on grid projects
The Empire State grappled with more than the $5.7 billion the Energy Highway Blueprint calls for—and we're just talking about April!
By Malena Amusa • April 25, 2013 -
Which 10 utilities' smart grid plans are furthest along?
A new report nails down who's been making the most progress.
By Brian Warmoth • April 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Utility workplaces aren't getting respect. Do they deserve it?
Dive Insight: Utilities are absent in Fortune's 2013 "100 Best Companies to Work For" rankings—so are utilities still great companies to work for?
By Malena Amusa • April 24, 2013 -
Why Internet Protocol must be the foundation of grid modernization
As electric utilities weigh the pros and cons of communications technologies, choosing a common communications architecture for all applications can eliminate device duplication and increase capability. Ambient VP Donald Pollock argues in today's guest column that IP-based communication will beco...
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FERC chairman prefers rooftop solar in case of grid attack
After a gunman ravaged a PG&E transformer and triggered blackouts, FERC’s chairman recommended rooftop solar panels as protection from blackouts.
By Malena Amusa • April 24, 2013 -
Check out the trailer for 'Storm Soldiers'—the lives of linemen exposed
After hundreds of interviews and hours of editing, Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.’s new linemen documentary is ready to hit select theaters.
By Malena Amusa • April 24, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Smart grid predictions: Ventyx's new VP explains what to watch
Rick Nicholson earned his reputation as an analyst before joining Ventyx as vice president of transmission and distribution solutions this year. He sketches out the grid's future in this Utility Dive interview.
By Davide Savenije • April 23, 2013 -
PSE&G president spotlights Sandy mistakes, pitches $3.9B grid upgrade
Public Service Electric & Gas President Ralph LaRossa identified the problems that occurred before and during the utility's response to Hurricane Sandy.
By Davide Savenije • April 22, 2013 -
ABB antes up $1B for solar firm Power-One
The grid technology titan is placing a big bet on rooftop solar by acquiring a leading solar inverter-maker.
By Davide Savenije • April 22, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Billionaires, Wal-Mart and the grid
Take a moment and find out what the rest of the industry was reading about over the last few days.
By Brian Warmoth • April 19, 2013 -
NYC approves $2.2B power line to Québec
A $2.2 billion, 335-mile power line from Québec to New York City will move 1,000MW of hydropower.
By Malena Amusa • April 19, 2013 -
Why Walmart's plan is another sign of the apocalypse for utilities
Jesse Berst, chief analyst at Smart Grid News, thinks Walmart's ambitious energy plan should strike fear into the hearts of utilities.
By Davide Savenije • April 17, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 energy billionaires—and where they're placing their bets
Here's what their their investments show about the future of grid.
By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2013 -
Gunshots at PG&E substation spark energy warning in Northern Calif.
California's Independent System Operator asked end-users to conserve energy as PG&E works to get the substation back up and running.
By Davide Savenije • April 16, 2013 -
New innovation cools transformers, converters with their own heat
Spanish researchers say they have created an energy-free and self-cooling thermoelectric device.
By Davide Savenije • April 15, 2013 -
N.C. Supreme Court strikes down Duke's regulator-approved rate hike
The state Supreme Court slammed the North Carolina Utilities Commission for its approval of Duke Energy's 7.2% rate increase.
By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013 -
Utilities predict their solar-induced demise
A report by the Edison Electric Institute, the trade group of U.S. investor-owned utilities, highlights the seemingly insurmountable challenges utilities face in the next 20 years.
By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: ComEd, Batman and one crazy meter
Too busy to read Utility Dive last week? No worries, that's what we are here for.
By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013 -
Pike predicts: Despite tech gaps, energy storage to soar
Expect 56 GW of new long-duration energy storage to be installed by 2022, a new Pike Research report says.
By Malena Amusa • April 12, 2013 -
Xcel restores power to 64,000 hit by ice storm in S.D., Minn.
Xcel deployed 420 utility workers to restore power in South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota.
By Malena Amusa • April 12, 2013 -
Spring storm recap: 3 dead, power outages affect thousands
Tornadoes, hail, and high winds ripped through the Midwest, Mississippi and now the Carolinas, causing 3 fatalities and widespread power outages.
By Malena Amusa • April 12, 2013 -
Power outages affect 45,000 in Missouri, Illinois
A storm sweeping through the Midwest left 45,000 Ameren customers without electricity last night.
By Davide Savenije • April 11, 2013 -
USDA pledges $280M to boost rural grids in 13 states
Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the funding would be used to improve system reliability in underserved areas.
By Davide Savenije • April 10, 2013