Comverge CEO: Demand response is not just for emergencies

The promise of demand response is to perform just like generation, Blake Young told Utility Dive.

By Davide Savenije • March 20, 2014

Massachusetts plans efficiency, microgrid RFPs

Massachusetts plans efficiency, microgrid solicitations to push state policy.

By Ethan Howland • March 20, 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

Analysts: Tesla becoming big player in energy storage

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley analysts see Tesla Motors becoming a major player in grid storage.

By Ethan Howland • March 19, 2014

Regulators direct California utilities to replace San Onofre with mix of resources

Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric will acquire up to 1,500 MW to replace the retired San Onofre nuclear plant under an order approved Thursday by state regulators.

By Ethan Howland • March 14, 2014

Smart thermostat sales soar

About one in ten homes with broadband own a device, which has implications for the home energy management sector, demand response and energy efficiency.

By Ethan Howland • March 13, 2014

FPL launches 'smart' streetlight project

Florida Power & Light is linking 75,000 street lights to its smart grid network, a project that will be the largest lighting network in the U.S.

By Ethan Howland • March 10, 2014

PSEG CEO: Utilities should focus on energy efficiency over distributed generation

Utilities and regulators should focus on lowering energy use, not on distributed generation, according to PSEG's Ralph Izzo.

By Ethan Howland • March 7, 2014

AES, SolarCity advance energy storage options

AES released a new energy storage package it believes can compete with peaker plants while SolarCity aims to provide grid services.

By Ethan Howland • March 7, 2014

ERCOT: Tight supply margins to start summer in Texas

Texas will have tight power reserves to start the summer, but new gas-fired power plants will be coming online before August, according to the state's grid operator.

By Ethan Howland • March 6, 2014

Opower releases financial details in $100M IPO filing

Opower lost $14.2 million last year because of the efficiency company's expansion drive, according to the company's IPO filing.

By Ethan Howland • March 4, 2014

ComEd to speed up 4M smart meter rollout

After prodding from Illinois regulators, Commonwealth Edison is speeding up its 4 million smart meter rollout by three years.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 28, 2014

This is the grid. This is the grid on legalized marijuana. Any questions?

More than half of U.S. states are considering legalizing marijuana. What does this mean for utilities?

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 27, 2014

What keeps utility execs up at night? Hint: It's not cyberattacks

Utility Dive's first annual State of the Electric Utility report, released today, provides a detailed look at how more than 500 utility professionals view the major issues facing their utilities. Some of the findings may surprise you.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 26, 2014

SDG&E's approach to rooftop solar, electric vehicles and the smart home

SDG&E's director of customer programs and projects spoke to Utility Dive about its business models.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 25, 2014

How Duke Energy is becoming your trusted energy advisor

Customer data is "the centerpiece of our value proposition," Duke Energy's Denis Garman told Utility Dive.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 21, 2014

New York PSC approves ConEd climate change plan

New York regulators approved a rate freeze for ConEd that allows the utility to spend $1 billion hardening its system to adapt to climate change.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 21, 2014

Oklahoma regulators tighten energy efficiency rules

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission tightened the state's energy efficiency rules for its major utilities.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 21, 2014

Ex-DOE head 'crushed' by voluntary efficiency standards for TV boxes

Former DOE Secretary Steven Chu says he was “crushed” by voluntary energy efficiency standards for TV boxes and the White House failed to fully support cap-and-trade.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 20, 2014

Energy efficiency shrinks Midwest power sales

Energy efficiency is cutting into power sales in the Midwest with the region's grid operator predicting a 0.75% annual decrease in sales until 2017.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 19, 2014

Survey: Time-of-use rates bring high levels of satisfaction

Homes with time-of-use rates are more satisfied with their electric service, according to Parks Associates.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 19, 2014

How should utilities make a play for the smart home?

Utilities must decide if and how they want play in the home energy management market. Southern California Edison has made up its mind.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 17, 2014

12 unforgettable quotes from NRG Energy CEO David Crane

For ten years, NRG Energy President and CEO David Crane has been telling us what he thinks. Here are some gems. 

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 14, 2014

EnerNOC buys Irish, German demand response firms

EnerNOC buys European firms as part of international expansion push.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 14, 2014

Forecast: Distributed resources could make up a third of power supply by 2020

About 75% of the 500 GW in distributed resources would come from backup generators and CHP plants.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 13, 2014

EEI calls for new utility regulatory models

Utility regulation must change to support efficiency and distributed generation, Edison Electric and NRDC say.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 13, 2014