NERC finds grid performed reasonably well during polar vortex

Communication and demand response helped the grid through record cold last winter, but improvements are needed, the report said.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 1, 2014

EnerNOC: FERC Order 745 ruling won't kill demand response

It is too late for a court decision to stem the value of distributed resources, according to the president of EnerNOC.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2014

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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. 

By Utility Dive staff

HECO completes first phase of smart grid roll-out

Installation in Oahu marks an important step in the utility's energy vision.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 25, 2014

Court declines to hear appeal of FERC Order 745 ruling

Demand response advocates are mixed over what the ruling means.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 24, 2014

FirstEnergy moves to end Ohio energy efficiency mandate for industrials

Industrial customers would be allowed to opt out of the programs.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 24, 2014

What will utility regulators decide to do with customer data?

Customer data is the key to unlocking clean tech innovations, but regulators must first parse through significant privacy issues. 

By Robert Walton • Sept. 24, 2014

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

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