Transmission & Distribution
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Mountain Valley Pipeline sued, Atlantic Coast Pipeline halted
Virginia alleged the $4.6 billion Mountain Valley project repeatedly violated environmental laws and permit talks for the $7 billion Atlantic Coast line stalled.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2018
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PG&E details power line damage near ignition of Camp Fire
While state officials have not made a final determination on the cause, PG&E's Tuesday letter offers the clearest detail yet on how its power lines may have started the blaze.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 12, 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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Utilities cheer as EPA moves to roll back Obama-era water rules
The newly proposed rule won praise from utilities, but just which waterways would be covered under a new definition of "Waters of the United States" remains unclear.
By Gavin Bade • 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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Ameren's latest drone use demonstrates future of transmission line monitoring
Ameren, Black & Veatch and Collins Aerospace last month conducted a Beyond Visual Line of Sight 60-mile drone flight to inspect transmission lines, likely setting a record for commercial unmanned flights in the United States.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 11, 2018
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California sees rule potential to de-energize power lines in wildfire conditions
Pacific Gas & Electric cut off electricity service to nearly 60,000 this fall, but regulators want tighter rules on the practice as California wildfires worsen.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2018
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In first, Virginia regulators reject Dominion Integrated Resource Plan
Regulators said Dominion's power demand forecasts are unrealistically high, which could raise questions about a number of infrastructure investments, including the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
By Gavin Bade • UPDATED: Dec. 10, 2018 at 4:54 p.m.
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Washington rejects Hydro One's acquisition of Avista, pointing to political, financial risks
The regulators' decision followed the dismissal of Hydro One's CEO and entire board, leading state regulators to conclude the merger would not protect customers from political turmoil in Ontario.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 06, 2018
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Electric power outages in 2017 doubled in duration: EIA faults large storms
The new analysis from the U.S. Energy Information Administration does not include Puerto Rico's massive, sustained outage following Hurricane Maria.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 04, 2018
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Dive AwardsCEO of the Year: Jim Robo, NextEra Energy
As the largest provider of wind and solar power in the world, NextEra's executive team, particularly CEO Jim Robo, has guided the company's steady, disciplined growth.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 03, 2018
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Dive AwardsPolicymaker of the Year: Kevin McIntyre, FERC
The work that McIntyre started during his tenure as FERC chairman will define the legacy of the commission under this administration.
By Gavin Bade • 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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California ISO sketches path to day-ahead trading in Energy Imbalance Market
The grid operator is close to finalizing a three-year "roadmap" with market changes it considers necessary because the current focus on summer peak demand is failing to secure the optimal mix of resources.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2018
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SDG&E urges quick action by California Supreme Court on wildfire cost recovery
Saying a state appellate judge that previously ruled against the company should have recused herself due to a conflict of interest, the utility filed a petition this week to recover $379 million from 2007 wildfire costs.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2018
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PG&E explains decision not to cut power ahead of Camp Fire
On Nov. 6 and 7, Pacific Gas & Electric informed 70,000 customers it might need to proactively turn off power for public safety. The utility never did that, and kept the power on as the town of Paradise, California, burned.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 29, 2018
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ISO-NE anticipates adequate winter resources, but sees 4 possible challenges
After system conditions were pushed to the brink during a cold snap last year, the grid operator says it has "made near-term improvements" to address energy security concerns.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2018
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Florida Power & Light closes in on acquisition of Vero Beach utility
The $185 million deal is expected to result in significantly lower bills for Vero Beach customers as they become subject to FPL's lower rates.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2018
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Legislation aims to shield PG&E from fire liability: 'Bankruptcy is not an option'
A California assemblyman is preparing to introduce legislation that would extend provisions of SB 901, passed earlier this year to limit utility liability from 2017 wildfires, to include fires this year.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 27, 2018
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Federal climate report: US energy, transportation sectors not prepared for warming
Experts say humans have about a decade to prevent the most catastrophic impacts of climate change and the U.S. is behind the necessary pace of emissions reductions.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 26, 2018
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Dominion offers 15% rate cut in updated bid to acquire SCANA
Dominion would lower rates even further than its previous two offers in its bid to acquire SCANA Corp. and its principal subsidiary South Carolina Electric & Gas.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2018
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NextEra buys San Francisco transmission cable for $1B
Purchase of the 53-mile underwater transmission line that supplies 40% of San Francisco and the surrounding area's power is part of the utility's bid to become the country's leading transmission company.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2018
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PG&E reports second line fault in Camp Fire area
The report adds to the utility's involvement with the record blaze just days after California's head regulator assured investors the utility would not go bankrupt.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 19, 2018
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NY simplifies interconnection standards to ensure 'robust' clean energy pipeline: PSC chair
"If you want people to do something, make it easy," Public Service Commission Chairman John Rhodes told Utility Dive.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 19, 2018
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NTSB faults NiSource for deadly Massachusetts gas explosions
A National Transportation Safety Board investigation found "omissions in the engineering work package and construction documentation" for the Columbia Gas system work that led to overpressurization and deadly explosions.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 19, 2018