Grid operators grapple with freezing temps across U.S.

ERCOT, PJM call on demand response programs, conservation to deal with rising demand.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 7, 2014

Year in review: The most read utility news of 2013

These were the 25 most read stories on Utility Dive this year.

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 20, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

Electricity Supply and Demand

After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come. 

By Utility Dive staff

EOS: Battery storage will be cost-competitive in 18 months

EOS sees its batteries competing with gas plants.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 19, 2013

Do electric vehicles have demand response potential?

Vehicle-to-grid technology is emerging. 

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 18, 2013

Cal-ISO unveils roadmap to increase energy efficiency

Next, state agencies will develop a specific plan for adding more efficiency and demand response resources.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 18, 2013

The state of the utility industry: 2013

Sluggish power sales top a list of issues that includes plant retirements and evolving business strategies.  

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 18, 2013

Iowa regulators approve MidAmerican's $550M efficiency plan

MidAmerican Energy expects efficiency programs to cut sales by 1.2%.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 18, 2013

EnerNOC expands to Japan

Demand management has a beachhead in the Far East.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 16, 2013

10 energy numbers to remember from 2013

Opower's Barry Fischer looks back at the most eye-popping energy stats of 2013.

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 16, 2013

Is California the roadmap to America's energy future?

State regulators see modest growth, more solar in long-range demand forecast.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 12, 2013

Energy efficiency startup FirstFuel raises $8.5M

E.ON, one of the world's biggest utilities, is among the investors.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 11, 2013

AEP-backed smart grid startup raises $20.5M

Utilidata secured its second round of funding.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 11, 2013

Record-breaking demand puts Texas at crossroads

Cold weather stressed the Texas power system in early December. 

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 11, 2013

ACEEE: Disincentives to utility energy efficiency programs still exist

Energy efficiency stresses utility revenue streams.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 11, 2013

Who cares about residential demand response?

Residential demand outweighs both commercial and industrial demand. So why aren't there very many residential demand response programs?

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 10, 2013

USDA launches $250M energy efficiency program for co-ops

An Agriculture Department program promotes affordable energy efficiency loans.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 9, 2013

Energy efficiency groups want hand in EPA regs

Advocates are seeking recognition for energy efficiency in reducing greenhouse emissions.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 9, 2013

The four greatest challenges utilities face in 2014

Low demand growth and power plant retirements are top issues.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 9, 2013

'Tis the season: This week's most read utility news

What's under the utility industry's Christmas tree?

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 6, 2013

Pres. Obama expands energy efficiency programs for U.S. buildings

The Better Buildings Challenge is expanding to the multifamily housing sector, among other things.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 5, 2013

PJM seeks demand response fix for capacity market

FERC has been asked to resolve the issue after lengthy discussions failed to reach consensus.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 5, 2013

Ohio energy bill stalls; sponsor vows to keep fighting

Bill to weaken efficiency, renewable rules appears dead for now. 

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 5, 2013

Iowa regulators OK cutbacks to Alliant efficiency program

Alliant Energy is backtracking from energy efficiency goals it analyzed a year ago.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 4, 2013

Michigan utilities exceed energy efficiency targets

Utilities saved about 25% more than the minimum required by law.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 3, 2013

What's the secret to OGE's dynamic pricing success?

OGE's opt-in dynamic pricing program shows 40% peak demand reduction for participating customers.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 3, 2013