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The U.S. power grid is getting less reliable and more expensive
In fact, a new study shows that grid costs are rising about twice as quickly as the rate of inflation.
By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013 -
California community to remove utility lines
Indian Wells regulators have decided to take away all of the remaining above-ground lines.
By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013 -
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TrendlineTop 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 DiveHow the 10 biggest U.S. utilities use Twitter
Utilities deal with unique demands and constraints on social media, but the big players are figuring out how to make tweets matter.
By Davide Savenije • March 8, 2013 -
Brian Warmoth
Deep DiveFor utility news: 12 journalists on Twitter you need to follow
These reporters and editors represent some of the best in the business from the NYT, WSJ and other prominent outlets.
By Davide Savenije • March 8, 2013 -
NRC issues report cards to U.S. nuclear power plants
Each of the 104 plants currently in operation were given assessment letters.
By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 2013 -
Wisconsin substation project nearly complete
The project will help support future load growth and reduce outage times.
By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 2013 -
Kansas utility to implement cutting-edge radio network
The move aims to upgrade the utility's aging radio system.
By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 2013 -
Duke files adjustment to fuel and energy efficiency charges for its Carolina customers
The utility says the proposed increases reflects investments made for programs that help customers manage their energy use.
By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 2013 -
Texas power market's revamp may wait until fall
Critics wonder if the state has the generation necessary to beat summer heat in 2013.
By Brian Warmoth • March 7, 2013 -
U.S. energy trends: Home use of electronics rises as heating, cooling drops
A breakdown of the Energy Information Administration's residential energy consumption data reveals some intriguing insights.
By Davide Savenije • March 7, 2013 -
Will Duke's rooftop solar move 'slow' electricity demand?
CEO Jim Rogers said the utility is considering expanding into the rooftop solar panel market.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013 -
Sun comes up on NRG's new Calif. solar operation
NRG has announced that commercial operations for its latest project have officially began.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013 -
Electricity data: Primary residential consumption exceeds on site use by threefold
A breakdown of the EIA's residential consumption data reveals huge electricity-related losses of energy.
By Davide Savenije • March 6, 2013 -
Sen. Wyden calls for more FERC flexibility on utility rules
Wyden criticized Order No. 1000 and urged FERC to respect regional authority.
By Brian Warmoth • March 6, 2013 -
Utah utility to customers: Best energy savings video wins $10K
Rocky Mountain Power is hosting a homemade video contest to maximize their consumers' energy-saving potential.
By Davide Savenije • March 6, 2013 -
Snoquester knocks out power for 60,000 near D.C.
Dominion, AEP and FirstEnergy are among the utilities feeling the storm's impact.
By Brian Warmoth • March 6, 2013 -
Winter storm leaves inches in Chicago, Northeast's utilities on notice
Georgia Power shares workers as the region prepares for heavy wind and snow.
By Brian Warmoth • March 6, 2013 -
Indianapolis utility to add more than 30 solar projects
The move will add nearly 100 MW of solar power to the state's grid.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013 -
Florida utility to install 223,000 smart meters, offer paid opt-out plan
The utility is stepping up its efforts to install the meters in Orlando.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013 -
New Mexico utility expands solar power capacity
The new project is expected to generate enough power for about 1,600 average-sized homes.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013 -
Dominion adds mobile, smartphone outage features ahead of storm
The company is hoping to improve communications and response times as outages occur.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013 -
Minn. bill would up Xcel's costs for electricity
Biomass-related costs would be factors in to prices as a result.
By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013 -
Smart meter opponent allegedly built bomb, threatened utility
The bomb appeared to be constructed with mason jars filled with jet fuel.
By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013 -
Palo Alto, Calif., approves total 'carbon neutral' plan
Now, the city will have to lock down additional green energy sources to fill in some gaps.
By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013 -
Is thermal storage getting unduly ignored?
A look at the tech behind this heater shows that it could be worth more attention.
By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013
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