The utility business model is facing serious disruption from a host of emerging technologies. That came to fore this week as stories about electric vehicles, solar energy and the future of the utility industry caught our readers' attention. Take a look:
- What the utility industry will look like in 10 years: 6 predictions: Panelists at the National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid were asked what the utilities might look like in 10 years—in just one sentence.
- DOE's Patricia Hoffman lays out her vision for the smart grid: The National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid hosted Hoffman, who spoke on where demand response is headed and what Secretary Moniz wants to see.
- How 3 U.S. utilities are investing in electric vehicles: Here's what Duke, NRG and DTE are doing to prepare for the electrification of transportation.
- Duke CEO proposes pay-as-you-go billing for new plant construction: The newly minted CEO wants a pay-as-you-go policy for funding new plants.
- Billionaire brothers turn up heat in Georgia Power solar debate: Ahead of a key vote July 11, billionaires attempting to defeat solar demands are losing an information war.
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