94% of utility execs expect 'severe' earnings pressure before 2025: Accenture

Of the same executives surveyed, 97% also believe that earnings will rise after 2025, once the utility sector has moved past the growing pains of modernization, according to the management consulting firm's study.

By Catherine Morehouse • Nov. 7, 2018

GE to sell energy efficiency business amid power division restructuring

The company expects a slew of other transactions to close as part of a $20 billion sell-off program, in addition to Current, which will continue operating under the GE brand.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Nov. 7, 2018

Tesla community storage pilot launches 3 months early in Australia

The project utilizes a 105 KW / 420 KWh Tesla Powerpack battery system and will store solar energy during the day, providing power during peak demand times.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 6, 2018

Pennsylvania utilities push back on 'prescriptive' ratemaking regulation

The passage of Act 58 gives state regulators authority to approve alternative rate mechanisms, but utilities say a proposed policy statement is too heavy-handed.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2018

Sonnen prepares its next step in aggregating residential storage

Sonnen has turned residential energy storage into virtual power plants in Germany, but has to adapt to do that in the U.S.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 6, 2018

Lower Rocky Mountain Power efficiency targets put trade-off with renewables into focus

"As renewables get cheaper, what is the long-term effect on efficiency? That's the million-dollar question."

By Robert Walton • Nov. 6, 2018

Virginia invests $14M for electric buses throughout the state

The funding is 15% of what the state received from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust settlement.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 5, 2018

PSEG's advanced metering plan would replace 2.2M meters by 2024

New Jersey regulators, which placed a moratorium on smart meter development last year, will need to approve PSEG's $800 million plan to replace all meters in its territory.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2018

Report recommends ways for cities, schools to finance electric buses

The vehicles are one item that some cities are hesitant to adopt solely because of the high cost of purchase and infrastructure.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 31, 2018

How utility demand-side management strategies must evolve to address a dynamic resource mix

The path to realizing an efficient and flexible grid capable of supporting new value will — by necessity — require the participation of customer-sided resources and technology to effectively interface with the grid of tomorrow. 

By Patty Cook • Oct. 31, 2018

GM calls for national EV sales program

The automaker said a mandate could get more than 7 million on the roads by 2030, although environmentalists derided the plan as "trying to gaslight the American people."

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 30, 2018

Connecticut can use efficiency funds to cover budget shortfall, court rules

The plaintiffs are deciding whether to appeal, but say the lesson here is how difficult it can be to finance clean energy when earmarked funds can be swept up "on a legislative whim."

By Robert Walton • Oct. 30, 2018

Western states explore standards for DC Fast Charger stations

Eight Western states that last year committed to developing a regional electric vehicle plan are now seeking information on how to ensure interoperability among charging stations.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 29, 2018

#UtilityDiveLive Twitter chat calls out utilities advancing DER

We partnered with the Smart Electric Power Alliance to talk about the opportunities and pitfalls of getting to the grid of the future.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 25, 2018

Beyond fuel security: Reliability, resilience and a more sustainable future through grid flexibility

Why the focus on fuel security when improving grid flexibility could achieve the aims of fuel security more cost effectively while modernizing and decarbonizing our grid?

By Jennie Chen and Kate Konschnik • Oct. 25, 2018

Utilities worry FCC plan to open wireless spectrum could compromise communications

Making 6 GHz bandwidth available to unlicensed users could interfere with communications between utilities and their customers during emergencies, sector leaders fear. 

By Catherine Morehouse • Oct. 24, 2018

Puerto Rico considers move to 100% renewables, ending PREPA monopoly

The Puerto Rico House and Senate will hold a hearing this week to consider ending the monopoly status of the island's utility and generating 100% of its electric power from renewables by 2050.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 24, 2018

Uber plans to electrify all cars in London by 2025

The company will charge riders a 15-pence-per-mile "clean air fee" to help frequent drivers upgrade to electric vehicles.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 24, 2018

Oracle Utilities boasts industry-leading 20 TWh of savings for consumers

The company says its products have led to seven times the energy savings of the second ranking home energy savings company, Tendril, which had saved consumers 2.7 TWh by May.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 22, 2018

Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston and DC join Bloomberg climate challenge winners

The four cities are the latest to win the American Cities Climate Challenge and will receive up to $2.5 million each to support climate mitigation efforts.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 22, 2018

Advocates warn New Jersey solar market could collapse again

New Jersey regulators this summer moved to shut down the current solar incentive program, and experts say if a replacement isn't developed soon it will cost the state jobs and clean energy opportunities.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 22, 2018

Even in Indiana, new renewables are cheaper than existing coal plants

Eliminating coal generation by 2028, and replacing it with renewables, storage and demand management, will be cheaper than keeping the plants online or converting them to gas, says Northern Indiana Public Service Co.

By Gavin Bade • Updated Oct. 25, 2018

As Dominion plans 3 GW of new wind and solar, it surveys customer renewables goals

The utility issued a request for information on its nonresidential customers' clean energy goals weeks after Virginia released its 10-year energy plan. 

By Catherine Morehouse • Oct. 19, 2018

Vehicle emissions rollback shouldn't stop utilities from investing in electric vehicles

The expanding electric vehicle market has created new revenue opportunities for electricity generators and utilities, but the Trump administration's recent attempt to roll back fuel efficiency standards creates new uncertainty. 

By Sarah A. W. Fitts and Caitlin M. Ajax • Oct. 17, 2018

Portland General Electric to develop 'smart grids' in 3 Oregon towns

The trio of smart grids will serve 20,000 customers, allowing them to respond to demand management signals and maximize renewable energy consumption.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2018