Exclusive: PG&E's future rests on board picks, CPUC president says

California regulators could reorganize the company or revoke its license to operate if they do not like new selections for its board of directors, California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Picker said in a wide-ranging interview. 

By Gavin Bade • March 29, 2019

Hawaii regulators approve HECO's $86M grid mod plan, 6 solar + storage projects under $0.10/kWh

Hawaiian Electric said the decisions, including the "largest and lowest-cost portfolio" of renewables assembled at one time in a state, will enable "foundational" changes on the electric grids of five islands.

By Robert Walton • March 29, 2019

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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

By Utility Dive staff

Dawn of the utility microgrid

Distributed energy resources are vital for cities. Learn how communities are juggling sustainability with extreme weather and disaster preparation when integrating these resources.

March 28, 2019

What happened to the Tesla solar roof?

The iconic company's biggest promise was trifecta-integration of solar generation, energy storage and electric cars. So far, that has not happened.

By Robert Walton • March 28, 2019

ISO-NE files short-term fuel security plan to relieve gas constraints

The ISO's proposed Inventoried Energy Program would provide higher payments for resources that can store fuel onsite in the winters of 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.

By Gavin Bade • March 27, 2019

ChargeWheel nets funding for mobile EV and scooter charging trailers

The company will deploy fleets of solar-powered trailers that are capable of simultaneously charging up to four EVs or 400 electric bikes and scooters.

By Jason Plautz • March 27, 2019

The biggest numbers game in the power sector: Data analytics and the utility community of the future

Data analytics are helping utilities improve operations and customer engagement, but a decentralized transactive energy network is in the works and will require additional computing advances.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 25, 2019

Oslo, Norway to install wireless electric chargers for taxi fleet

It is poised to become the first city in the world with such infrastructure, as part of an effort to deploy only electric taxis by 2023.

By Jason Plautz • March 25, 2019

As Arizona's EV policy takes shape, demand charges come under focus

Tucson Electric Power told state regulators it supports a demand-side management surcharge to fund electric vehicle programs, particularly in the "early stages" of infrastructure development.

By Robert Walton • March 25, 2019

What can power companies learn from iTunes?

In a way, utilities are looking to emulate the iTunes business model, leveraging their customer base to become a trusted provider of third-party products and services, writes Rainer Sternfeld of Intertrust Corporation.

By Rainer Sternfeld • March 22, 2019

As 100% renewables mandate nears, Puerto Rico sees new microgrid initiative, resilience focus

The U.S. territory's legislature expects to send a bill to the governor's desk on Monday, mandating the use of 100% renewable energy generation by 2050.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • March 22, 2019

Can modern, high-tech warehouses rely solely on the power grid?

As warehouses add automation, facilities managers explore alternative energy and smart sensors to reduce reliance on the grid.

By Jen A. Miller • March 20, 2019

As US solar expands, states increasingly tackle compensation and community project complexities

Years of debate by "nerds in beige rooms" has led to today's booming solar market, but solar policy is becoming even more complicated.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 14, 2019

It's time to Spotify the grid with DSO functions

If you don't get working on implementing distribution system operator functions now, you probably won’t be ready for a DER-filled world where everything we knew about the energy market gets put on "shuffle."

By Stuart McCafferty • March 13, 2019

Hungry for green power, tech giants choose between utilities, independent developers

Utilities increasingly supply 100% renewable energy to large customers, raising questions about why they don't purchase more wind and solar for their entire consumer base. 

By Iulia Gheorghiu • March 12, 2019

BQDM program demonstrates benefits of non-traditional utility investments

Con Edison's Brooklyn Queens Demand Management project creates a win-win-win scenario for the utility, third-party companies and customers, highlighting advantages of non-traditional solutions.

By Coley Girouard • March 11, 2019

Michigan ALJ proposes solar compromise in DTE rate case

The administrative law judge recommended eliminating the fee requested by the utility for solar users while lowering the compensation rate for rooftop solar.

By Robert Walton • March 11, 2019

DOE plans to complete 13 of 16 delayed efficiency standards in 'coming months'

A spokesperson said the standards include rules for clothes dryers, cooking products and electric motors, but did not provide further details.

By Gavin Bade • March 7, 2019

ISO-NE forecasts transition to distributed, renewable generation

The grid operator released its 2019 Regional Electricity Outlook last week, listing natural gas plants as the only new conventional generation resource expected online between 2018 and 2020.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • March 7, 2019

US energy storage market expected to more than double in 2019, report says

Wood Mackenzie analysts say the market nearly doubled in 2018 and expect even greater growth this year, with utilities projected to add more than 1.6 GWh of storage. 

By Gavin Bade • March 6, 2019

ERCOT sees increased chance for emergency capacity with record demand forecast this summer

The grid operator's preliminary summer analysis of extreme scenarios indicates ERCOT may need to issue energy alerts, but does not expect to use rolling brownouts.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • March 6, 2019

AEP launches electric utility tech accelerator to identify 'compelling' startups

American Electric Power's initiative with innovation specialist L Marks will be a 10-week bootcamp-style energy summit focused on accelerating the development of grid solutions.

By Robert Walton • March 5, 2019

Pennsylvania removes barrier to third-party EV charging station ownership

State regulators approved tariff supplements for FirstEnergy utilities which confirm that electric vehicle charging at third-party owned charging stations will not be considered a resale of electricity.

By Robert Walton • March 4, 2019

California regulators tee up changes to utility distributed storage programs

A proposed decision from an Administrative Law Judge would direct utilities to allow independently owned projects to compete with utility-owned proposals when procuring distributed storage.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 28, 2019

How new ideas of mobility will shape public EV charging infrastructure

The future of mobility will be autonomous and electric, with more people opting not to own a vehicle. That means ride- and car-sharing services will need to play a role in helping utilities roll out charging infrastructure.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 27, 2019