Indianapolis utility extends service contract with Landis+Gyr

The plan extends an agreement that has been in place since 1997.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

Silver Spring unveils transformer monitoring solution

The solution offers real-time visibility of the company's distribution and substation transformers.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 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

NRG Energy plans to bring 590 MW of solar energy online in 2013

The company also intends to bring on more than 2,000 MW of natural gas generation throughout the year.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

7 U.S. power insights from the EIA's new Electricity Data Browser

The Energy Information Administration's electricity data is a treasure trove of insights — but you have to know what you're looking for.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 27, 2013

DOE makes solar funding available to electric co-ops

The U.S. Department of Energy plans to increase the reliability of solar power.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013

Entergy's John Herron elected to Duke exec board

Herron will become the 16th member of the board and will aid the search for Jim Rogers' replacement as CEO.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013

Tens of thousands lose power in Kan., Mo. as 'Thundersnow' hits

Kansas City Power & Light, Wester and BPU all report significant outages.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 26, 2013

Hawaiian Electric seeks utility-scale renewable projects

The goal is to get the projects up and running quickly at a reasonable price.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

Nuclear plant violations lead to Duke-NRC meeting

An apparent license violation was the catalyst for the meeting.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

PG&E refuses to comply with smart meter ban

The utility rejected Sebastopol's newly adopted ban and will ignore any potential fines associated with it.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

NH lawmakers weigh suspension of wind projects

A new bill designed to halt wind project development is currently in committee in the state's House of Representatives.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

Mich. attorney general opposes DTE's smart meter opt-out fee

Schuette's office filed a statement calling the proposed plan "not just and reasonable."

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 25, 2013

Va. ends renewable energy bonuses

After a report questioned the effectiveness of the bonuses, Gov. McDonnell signed a law eliminating them.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 22, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Oncor, Duke and smart meters

Need a refresher on this week's biggest utility news? Get started here.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 22, 2013

Florida senators consider nuclear utility rate changes

The senators are trying to change a state law that charges customers for nuclear power plant construction even if the plant is never built.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

New project forecasts incoming solar energy

The project is funded primarily with $4.1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

Wind power turbine market will remain competitive, says report

Despite continued growth, times could remain challenging for turbine manufacturers.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

Utilities lock in fixed-price wind power contracts

The rush to lock into these rates demonstrates the success of the federal tax credit policy.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

5 smart grid utility insights: Who wants to stay dumb?

From advanced metering to renewables, here are where utilities' priorities are at for 2013.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 21, 2013

PPL to invest almost $1 billion into its system

The funding will to improve the reliability of the system that delivers power to its customers.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

FERC finds that all new U.S. electricity capacity in January came from renewable sources

Wind power represented the largest source of the the month's generation, with solar and biomass a distant second and third.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

California solar project hits 100 MW milestone

The plant is currently California's largest operating PV power plant.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

Minnesota solar industry pushes for solar power mandate

The proposed legislation would make it mandatory for power companies to hit a solar target by 2030.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

California community aims to ban smart meters

A measure could make it illegal for a utility to install a smart meter.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

PSE&G plots $3.9B storm upgrade

The New Jersey utility will enact a 10-year plan to protect its infrastructure from severe weather.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 20, 2013