Enbala brings grid balancing to Ontario

Their platform will add flexibility to the grid.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 6, 2013

Opower plans IPO

It's not yet clear what the energy efficiency firm's valuation will be.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 6, 2013

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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. 

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This is how you get consumers to do demand response

Utility Dive's Davide Savenije looks at what it really takes to convince energy consumers to participate in demand response.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 6, 2013

Comverge CEO: Automation will make demand response 'invaluable'

Automating demand response will make it more than just a request.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 5, 2013

Home energy management market set to explode

The number of homes with energy management systems is expected to grow by 2075%, according to Navigant Research.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 5, 2013

Smart thermostat market poised for dramatic growth spurt

The smart thermostat market is projected to grow from $85.5 million in 2012, according to Navigant Research. 

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 5, 2013

Texas expects to have enough power through spring

Demand is forecast to remain below 50,000 megawatts

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 3, 2013

The times they are a-changin': This week's most read utility news

Don't look now, but the great American Energiewende is already underway.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 1, 2013

Will the lights stay on at this year's Super Bowl?

Rod Kuckro looks at whether the next Super Bowl blackout is right around the corner. 

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 1, 2013

Five trends defining the demand response market today

Utility Dive saw five trends emerge from the Peak Load Management Alliance's Demand Response Market Trends Report for fall 2013.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013

Intelligent efficiency could save C&I space $50B per year

A new ACEEE report finds the commercial and industrial space is ready for intelligent efficiency. 

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013

N.C. regulators approve Duke's energy efficiency plan

New programs will replace Duke Energy's "Save-a-Watt" efficiency program. 

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013

The future of demand response: Sneak a peek at what lies ahead

Ron Chebra spoke about the coming changes to the electrical industry at the PLMA conference on Tuesday.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013

Senate resuscitates energy efficiency bill

New amendments aim to attract moderate Republicans.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 25, 2013

FERC perceives smart meter, demand response progress

45.8 million advanced meters were in use as of July.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 24, 2013

Global energy management systems market to double in five years

Hardware and software tools could replace major capital spending.

By Bill Opalka • Oct. 22, 2013

NV Energy says efficiency cuts grid costs by 25%

The utility says its savings estimate is "conservative."

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 22, 2013

5 truths about energy consumers

Opower's research reveals 5 truths about energy consumers, regardless of where they live or how they get their energy.

By Bill Opalka • Oct. 21, 2013

In pursuit of the holy grail: This week's most read utility news

Is the energy sector close to achieving the holy grail of cost-effective energy storage?

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 18, 2013

Honeywell brings demand response to smart thermostats

Honeywell is pushing out an update that connects utilities to customers' thermostats.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 15, 2013

NRG Energy invests in home energy management startup

Startup EcoFactor is developing cloud-based residential services.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 15, 2013

Why aren't energy efficiency and smart grid on the same team?

Utility Dive spoke with Dan Delurey, executive director of the Association for Demand Response and Smart Grid, about the need for integration.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 2, 2013

No new power lines needed for more renewables in Western U.S.

Change in operational practices is key to avoiding expensive new lines.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 26, 2013

PJM sets new demand response record

PJM dispatched a record-setting amount of demand response on September 11, one of the highest demand days of the summer.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 16, 2013

Opower launches behavioral demand response

Opower thinks its new utility solution can take residential demand response to the next level.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 12, 2013