Technology
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House to introduce carbon capture bill amid questions of tech viability
The Senate version of the bill, introduced by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., received broad bipartisan support.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 14, 2018
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With US EV sales forecast to explode, Southern says grid will be prepared
A November power industry report projects a rise from 1 million EVs on U.S. roads now to 18.7 million by 2030, resulting in only about a 2% increase in energy sales.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 12, 2018
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US unprepared for 'catastrophic' power outage, presidential advisory report finds
Securing the nation's power system will require billions in investment, begging the eternal question: Who pays?
By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2018
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OpinionMoving beyond 'good enough' in utility customer experience
From digitizing core services and engaging with customers, to innovating at the forefront of customer experience, utilities are coming to terms with this necessary transformation in different ways, writes Navigant's Michael Kelly.
By Michael Kelly
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Bidgely Trend Report
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By Jordan Branch • Dec. 07, 2018
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PacifiCorp shows 60% of its coal units are uneconomic
The Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary conducted the analysis as part of its 2019 integrated resource plan, finding that more considerations need further study "before future resource decisions are made."
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 05, 2018
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Republican introduces 'technology neutral' tax credit bill to boost energy innovation, efficiency
Rep. Tom Reed, R-NY, proposed the Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act, which he says will encourage the U.S. energy market to stop "picking winners and losers."
By Robert Walton • Dec. 03, 2018
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Dive AwardsThe Utility Dive Awards for 2018
The awards recognize the utility industry's top disruptors and innovators. These executives and companies are key leaders in the sector's pivotal transition.
By Utility Dive Team
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SponsoredThis non-profit is raising $1M to price carbon
It's known that taking action on climate change could hurt the economy, but what if we could create a healthier community and economy at the same time?
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OpinionBrown mandates a 'greener' Golden State
As California inches closer to a renewable-only grid, S&P Global Ratings Director of Sustainable Finance Michael Ferguson assesses which assets from a credit perspective could stand to either benefit or face heightened risks.
By Michael Ferguson
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48% of power and utility CEOs think cybersecurity attack is inevitable: KPMG
A little over half the executives surveyed feel prepared to identify a cybersecurity threat and 59% said cybersecurity specialists were the most important new role at their company.
By Catherine Morehouse • Nov. 16, 2018
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Deep DiveAs smart meters proliferate, a new kind of demand response becomes entrenched
Advanced metering infrastructure penetration is slowing, but utilities are harnessing new resources to keep demand response growing.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2018
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OpinionDon't believe all the blockchain hype
Blockchain may change some aspects of energy markets, but don't expect the revolution evangelists are promising.
By Benjamin L. Gerber
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National Grid launches venture capital arm with DER, other investments
Initial funding included companies that protect investments in energy and infrastructure assets, help with predictive maintenance and create a DER marketplace.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 08, 2018
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SponsoredShould targeted EV programs be subsidized by all utility customers or have separate rates?
Electric vehicles are transitioning from a specialized market representing approximately 1% of U.S. car sales to an anticipated mainstream market of almost 25% of new car sales within seven years.
By Jim Heidell and Diana Lai
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Deep DiveSonnen 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. 06, 2018
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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. 02, 2018
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Port Authority of NY/NJ pledges to electrify entire bus fleet
The agency is also spending $100 million on energy retrofits as part of a goal of cutting emissions 80% by 2050.
By Chris Teale • Nov. 01, 2018
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GE to restructure power division amid expanded SEC, DOJ probe
The company took a $22 billion write-down last quarter related to its power business — a charge federal investigators are now scrutinizing.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 30, 2018
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Tesla's 'historic' quarter included gains in storage, solar
The company expects to triple energy storage deployments, installing 239 MWh of energy storage and 93 MW of solar in the third quarter.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 26, 2018
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Trump-backed research asserts need for better carbon capture to fight climate change
The National Academy of Sciences study follows a bleaker report from the United Nations' scientific panel on climate change touting the importance of carbon capture.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 26, 2018
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Longer lasting storage needs cheaper chemistries, MIT prof says
Market design and cheaper chemistries will be key to developing energy storage to support renewables, experts said at California ISO's Stakeholder Symposium.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2018
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Deep DiveUtilities 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
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DOE awards $53M for new solar research projects: chart
Award recipients, largely universities, span 21 states and the District of Columbia for research projects that include achieving a levelized cost of solar electricity at $0.03/kWh.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 24, 2018
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OpinionWhy blockchain will power the new energy network
Other than power trading, there are three major use cases for blockchain to impact the grid — grid security and generation balancing, infrastructure and microgrid financing, and a new REC.
By Kevin Stevens