Want to know where to build smart grid assets? This software may help

Argonne researchers set out to build a tool for predicting where infrastructure should go.

By Brian Warmoth • May 1, 2013

Verizon to spend $100M on clean energy—but what does it mean for utilities?

Verizon's announcement may have dire implications for utility companies.

By Davide Savenije • April 30, 2013

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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

Power demand raises a ruckus in Texas

Texas' electricity demand spiked way past forecasts, draining reserve energy below 3,000MW.

By Malena Amusa • April 30, 2013

Download Utility Dive's new iPhone app, trust us

Get ready to put your job in your pocket and pull it out whenever you want.

By Brian Warmoth • April 29, 2013

DOE: $2.9B spent on smart grid yielded $6.8B in economic output

The report's findings indicate the money was well spent.

By Davide Savenije • April 29, 2013

PJM welcomes new proposals on New Jersey projects

Following FERC Order 1000, who will be competing against established utilities in the state?

By Brian Warmoth • April 29, 2013

PG&E mounts new smart grid control center

PG&E embarks on the next phase of its smart grid plan.

By Malena Amusa • April 29, 2013

Duke CEO juggles merger, his replacement, and helping 1.3B get electricity

Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers is determined to leave Duke on a strong note.

By Malena Amusa • April 29, 2013

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

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

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

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...

April 24, 2013

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

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

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

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