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Minnesota energy omnibus bill clears legislature
The bill now awaits the signature of Gov. Mark Dayton (D), who already vetoed a version of this bill earlier this month.
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2017 -
Spectra Energy
Deep DivePower & Gas Index: Wholesale electricity and natural gas price trends across the US
The Utility Dive Power & Gas Index, updated monthly, highlights the close relationship between electricity and gas markets in the US.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2017 -
Explore the Trendlineā
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TrendlineGrid 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.
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Missouri regulators approve KCP&L rate hike, new 'inclining block' structure
Kansas City Power & Light will implement a new, "inclining block” rate system that many say will help boost the economics of efficiency upgrades and rooftop solar.
By Robert Walton • May 21, 2017 -
Texas regulators unlikely to reverse rejection of NextEra-Oncor deal
Regulators say they remain "unconvinced" by NextEra's pointed appeal filing, but they will wait to decide on a rehearing until next month.
By Gavin Bade , Robert Walton • May 19, 2017 -
Fotolia
BPA turns to non-wire alternatives in cancellation of transmission project
Instead of constructing an 80-mile, 500-kV transmission line, the federal power administration will look to DSM and grid technologies like storage.
By Robert Walton • May 19, 2017 -
Opinion
SoCal Edison should go back to the drawing board on its grid modernization proposal
Officials from two top solar groups argue the utility is taking the wrong approach in its pending rate case
By Ed Smeloff, Sean Gallagher • May 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The SoCal Edison rate case: A canary in the coal mine for DER policy debates
SCE wants $2.1 billion to upgrade its grid for distributed resources — a request that's raised ire from consumer advocates and DER providers alike.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 18, 2017 -
Opinion
EEI President Kuhn: How smarter energy infrastructure can power America
The head of the trade group for U.S. IOUs outlines five policy reforms for a cleaner, more resilient grid in this guest post
By Thomas Kuhn • May 17, 2017 -
Duke's truck-stop electrification project could mean big fuel savings
By allowing up to two dozen rigs to plug in at a North Carolina truck stop, Duke's project will help save 25,000 gallons fuel annually.
By Robert Walton • May 15, 2017 -
CAISO: Wholesale power prices dropped 9% in 2016 to $34/MWh average
The 2016 power price decline foreshadows an ongoing bout of negative pricing events experienced by the California grid operator this spring.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 12, 2017 -
Trump's cybersecurity executive order calls for power grid assessment
The order requires Homeland Security and Energy to submit reports on the impact of cyberattacks on the power grid.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Prognosis negative: How California is dealing with below-zero power market prices
A rainy winter and growing solar have CAISO prices going negative and renewable energy going to waste — what should policymakers do?
By Herman K. Trabish • May 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Software upgrade to old sodium battery marks shift in AEP's storage strategy
Tapping into a new revenue stream will help the utility to incorporate storage into its long-term plans.
By Peter Maloney • May 9, 2017 -
NPCC: Northeast has sufficient power supplies to meet demand this summer
Even extreme weather wouldn't amount to enough power demand to cause reliability problems, the Northeast Power Coordinating Council said in its seasonal assessment.
By Peter Maloney • May 9, 2017 -
Itron acquires demand response provider Comverge for $100M
Integration with the AMI giant will allow Comverge to develop a "more compelling offer that leverages data and analytics to optimize the management of distributed energy resources."
By Gavin Bade • May 8, 2017 -
Maui Economic Development Board
Report: Wind energy sets 8-year record as installations swell in Q1
A new report released by the American Wind Energy Association says the industry "switched on more megawatts in the first quarter than in the last three quarters."
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 8, 2017 -
Essense Partners
Sponsored by Essense PartnersMyth-busting the 2017 electric utility customer
What would you do differently if electricity became THE ultimate object of desire, with your customers lining up to pay 24,000x its cost for power?
May 4, 2017 -
Deep DiveDespite high-profile denials, power sector M&A strength to continue
As utility companies grow larger, some see a new paradigm emerging for power sector consolidation.
By Peter Maloney • May 1, 2017 -
Wikimedia
Arizona's SRP to join Western Energy Imbalance Market
The public power utility expects to save $4 million annually by joining the growing market.
By Robert Walton • May 1, 2017 -
New Jersey officials say PennEast gas pipeline application is incomplete
Developers of a $1 billion gas pipeline proposed for Pennsylvania and New Jersey will have one month to update the application.
By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017 -
Southern Cross transmission builders file for approval in Mississippi
The 2,000 MW transmission project would move Texas wind to markets in the southeastern U.S.
By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017 -
Pepco proposes off-peak charging rate for EV drivers in DC
The program would build on lessons in neighboring Maryland, where the utility found drivers readily changed charging behavior in reaction to rate design.
By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017 -
California utilities propose bill charges for community aggregation customers
As more customers take service through Community Choice Aggregation programs, California utilities say unanticipated costs are being passed on to those who remain with the standard service.
By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Drones-as-a-service: These days, utilities are outsourcing everything
AES spent years developing its own program, but as is often the case with newfangled technologies, found a partnership was the fastest way to scale up value.
By Robert Walton • April 26, 2017 -
State of the Electric Utility 2017
Deep DiveWhy utilities are more confident than ever about renewable energy growth
Concerns about integrating high levels of variable wind, solar and distributed generation are waning, Utility Dive's sector survey shows.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2017
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