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Key disrupters intensify change-or-die times for utilities
GTM dishes up the latest examination of Edison Electric Institute's report identifying the top disrupters threatening private-owned utilities’ survival.
By Malena Amusa • April 10, 2013 -
Xcel moves to block municipalization of Boulder, Colo.
Xcel Energy has given Boulder notice that it believes the town has no right to condemn its substations and distribution system outside of the city limits.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
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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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FERC approves new tree trimming rules
New rules for vegetation management focus on vulnerable transmission lines, inspection requirements and minimum clearance distances.
By Davide Savenije • April 8, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Entergy, Exelon and BP wind
Serious news a video of a drunk man in China topped our list of most popular posts this week. Have a look for yourself!
By Brian Warmoth • April 5, 2013 -
Smartphones fit prominently into Pecan Street's smart grid plans
CEO Brewster McCracken talks to the National Journal about how he sees utility customers using their phones in the future.
By Brian Warmoth • April 4, 2013 -
SoCal Edison kicks off $1B grid upgrade
A $2.2 million project jump starts the 2-year electricity reliability plan.
By Malena Amusa • April 4, 2013 -
Cooper unleashes new, totally-integrated switchgear
The Smart VFI switchgear promises to reduce downtown and improve reliability.
By Malena Amusa • April 4, 2013 -
Texas invests $6.8B in wind transmission system
The move is expected to attract another $3.3 billion from wind farm developers.
By Davide Savenije • April 3, 2013 -
Duke settles rate hike case in Ohio
Duke Energy will raise electric rates by 2.9% if the settlement is approved by state regulators.
By Davide Savenije • April 3, 2013 -
Demand response gains greater participation due to FERC rule
DR payments in the PJM Interconnection spurred $8.7 million in revenue for participating companies last summer and fall, compared to $7.1 million between 2008 and March 2012, PJM reports.
By Malena Amusa • April 3, 2013 -
Video: Drunk man gets caught on a power line in China
See for yourself what it took to get him down.
By Brian Warmoth • April 2, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Duke's logo, ComEd and crime
Catch up on Utility Dive's biggest posts of the week before you head into the weekend.
By Brian Warmoth • March 28, 2013 -
Report: N.Y. could be 100% renewable by 2030
A team of researchers at Stanford, UC Davis and Cornell University think that it's possible.
By Davide Savenije • March 28, 2013 -
Duke-American shows off route for the Zephyr Power Transmission Project
Here is where the project's massive site line will begin.
By Malena Amusa • March 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why investor-owned utilities should fear munis and co-ops
Dive Insight: Silver Spring Networks is shifting its attention away from investor-owned utilities — a move indicative of a greater trend.
By Davide Savenije • March 27, 2013 -
Xcel's PSCo seals $500M debt deal in Colorado
So what does Xcel plan to do with all that cash?
By Brian Warmoth • March 26, 2013 -
ComEd sets up $10M fund to avert Ill. disconnects
Veterans and nonprofit customers would be among those to benefit from the program.
By Brian Warmoth • March 26, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Is the San Onofre shutdown raising power prices in Southern Calif.?
Data from the Energy Information Administration reveals the station's closing may have created a disparity in wholesale power prices in Northern and Southern California.
By Davide Savenije • March 26, 2013 -
Dominion Virginia ready to buy solar from customers
The utility, of course, will still sell power to its customers in the meantime. Here's how it will work.
By Brian Warmoth • March 26, 2013 -
Xcel reduces Minn. request after 'rate shock' criticism
The difference for the company should come out to about $65 million.
By Brian Warmoth • March 26, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Are utilities gradually being cut out of the U.S. energy business?
Dive Insight: Utilities are confronting the challenges posed by old infrastructure, smart grid innovations and market stagnation.
By Davide Savenije • March 25, 2013 -
Demand falls 7% during 'Earth Hour' in Toronto
Toronto Hydro has announced that electricity demand in the city dipped during the awareness-raising event.
By Davide Savenije • March 25, 2013 -
Illinois smart meter lawsuit dismissed by judge
The judge disagreed with the Naperville Smart Meter Awareness group's complaints, but the activists are not done fighting.
By Brian Warmoth • March 24, 2013 -
Flow batteries could change the micro grid landscape
Individual projects and wider adoption stand to impact the grid at local and regional levels.
By Brian Warmoth • March 24, 2013 -
States lacking renewable options may get a $2B solution from Kansas
The 700-mile Grain Belt Express could turn Kansas into a major exporter of wind power.
By Brian Warmoth • March 24, 2013
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