What happens when a utility needs to invest more in infrastructure?

Tough finances and politics—not bad weather—are keeping Ameren customers blacked-out after storms on Friday.

By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013

Eight utilities join MISO

Cleco Corp. and seven other utilities have joined the Independent System Operator.

By Davide Savenije • June 3, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

Grid 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.

By Utility Dive staff

New $850M underwater line brings power from N.J. to Manhattan

The 7.5 mile cable runs under the Hudson River.

By Davide Savenije • June 3, 2013

35,000 Ameren customers without power; storm damages 200 poles

"Significant infrastructure damage" from storms has hampered restoration in Missouri and Illinois.

By Malena Amusa • June 3, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Warren Buffett, NV Energy and FERC

Need to catch up on the news posts that mattered most to Utility Dive readers this week? Here's your cheat sheet.

By Brian Warmoth • May 31, 2013

Duke deploys 5,000 linemen in 6 states to brace against storms

Tree trimming, pole inspections and outage followup will also drive Duke’s storm hardening plan.

By Malena Amusa • May 31, 2013

Duke Energy rolling out smart meters to 240K customers in N.C.

The project seeks to replace meters that have become outdated.

By Davide Savenije • May 30, 2013

Mastering the Arc

When inquisitive minds cross advanced materials, innovative solutions to interrupt current flow develop.

By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013

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

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

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

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

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