After IPO, Opower charts course for utility of the future

Can its software platform help utilities transition to new business models?

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 17, 2014

New York writes blueprint for brave new utility world

A straw proposal from New York regulators has left utilities wondering about their future. 

By Robert Walton • Sept. 17, 2014

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AI in the Power Sector

Artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to impact the electricity industry from both ends: as the technology driving large load demand growth and as a tool with the potential to make the power system more efficient. 

By Utility Dive staff

California heat wave sets new peak demand record for Los Angeles utility

Both San Diego Gas & Electric Co. and the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power have asked customers to curtail demand.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 16, 2014

New England's demand remains flat on surge of energy efficiency, distributed resources

The region is struggling with a growing dependence on natural gas.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 16, 2014

PPL partners with suppliers to offer new time-of-use rates

The voluntary program will begin in December.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 15, 2014

HECO to pilot Stem's grid-responsive, behind-the-meter energy storage

The project is being supported by Hawaii’s Energy Excelerator.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 11, 2014

Hawaii's utilities plan for 67% renewables by 2030

Can Hawaii add distributed generation, build a smarter grid and cut customer bills?

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2014

Data sharing helps utility, oil industries collaborate

Adding a single drilling site to a utility grid is like adding the demand of a large retail store.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 2, 2014

Electric cars could drive utility power demand

But ratepayer advocates are wary of using rate increases to pay for the new technology.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 2, 2014

Is the promise of OG&E's dynamic pricing program starting to fade?

The utility's SmartHours program remains popular but is expected to miss load reduction targets.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 29, 2014

Illinois regulators ponder question: Who owns customer energy data?

The decision by state regulators could have national implications.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 29, 2014

HECO aims to triple rooftop solar, get to 65% renewables by 2030

Microgrids, energy storage, community solar, and more demand response are coming to the islands.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 27, 2014

Report: Defunded energy efficiency program was saving Indiana money

The Energizing Indiana efficiency program was projected to provide net benefits to the state through 2019. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 2014

What are utilities doing with all their data?

Most data analytics programs are consumer-focused, according to a report.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2014

Why some munis and coops are building broadband networks

Chattanooga EPB sees $5 million in savings per year, but broadband doesn't make sense for most.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 18, 2014

Green Mountain Power breaks ground on solar-plus-storage microgrid

The Stafford Hill project will have 4 megawatts of battery storage to serve shelters in a storm.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 17, 2014

Is strong electric sales growth ever coming back?

Power sales are up, but is it a trend?

By Robert Walton • Aug. 14, 2014

Los Angeles utility adopts aggressive energy efficiency goal

The new efficiency goals could mean higher rates for consumers as electric sales go down.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 13, 2014

California regulators to revamp utility distribution plans

With 15 GW of distributed energy resources are expected to come online by 2020, the state is beginning to examine how to best integrate these resources.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 13, 2014

Texas yet to implement smart meter program for low-income customers

State regulators approved $18.5 million for utilities to spend in 2009, but none of the funds have been used.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 11, 2014

The worst-ranked utilities for clean energy

Utilities from the Southeast are deploying the least renewables and energy efficiency. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 8, 2014

How 4 utilities are using big data

Utilities are using data for everything from transactive energy services to letting customers know how much they are saving.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 5, 2014

Electricity demand down on cool summer weather in Texas

But ERCOT warned no one knows what August holds. 

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014

Jon Wellinghoff: Utilities are not driving clean energy growth

In an interview with Utility Dive, the former FERC chairman noted no utility "has an inherent incentive to improve the efficiency of its customer."

By Davide Savenije • July 31, 2014

HECO wants demand response to help integrate renewables

The Hawaiian Electric Companies want to give customers the financial incentives to help mitigate the impact of variable renewables.

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014