Blackouts looming, California speeds battery deployment after Aliso Canyon gas leak

A new SDG&E storage proposal shows how the natural gas shortage may accelerate the integration of batteries into the bulk power system. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 11, 2016

Costs rise for a New Jersey transmission project

Jersey Central Power & Light has filed a petition with New Jersey regulators to spend $111 million modernizing its system, up from a previous estimate of $75 million. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 11, 2016

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Grid Resiliency

Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

Washington, Arizona utilities begin testing CAISO EIM integration

The two entities will operate under real-time market conditions, though transactions will not be financially binding until October.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 10, 2016

Energy Future Holdings secures $4.25B in financing

The funding is expected to help EFH through bankruptcy proceedings as it attempts to sell distribution utility Oncor. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 9, 2016

New Mexico PRC staff recommends cutting PNM's proposed rate increase

The hearing examiner recommended a 9.575% return on equity, almost a full percentage point below the utility's request. The change could shave a dime off the holding company's earnings.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 9, 2016

California Gov. Brown puts CAISO expansion on hold

The plan would have integrated PacifiCorp's operations in five other states into the California ISO market.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 9, 2016

PJM suspends Artificial Island transmission project

The PJM Board directed the grid operator to do a comprehensive analysis of the project, which had come under scrutiny due to escalating costs.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 8, 2016

Nuclear plants safe, New York ISO CEO Brad Jones readies for a low-carbon grid

New transmission and grid practices will be needed for a deeply decarbonized grid, Jones told Utility Dive. 

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 8, 2016

Report: Tres Amigas transmission line to begin moving power in 2017

The $1.6 billion project is nearing completion, and should begin delivering power to the California ISO market next year.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 5, 2016

NextEra to sell $1.5B in equity units to help fund Oncor acquisition

NextEra plans to sell shares for $127.63 to $159.54, representing up to a 25% premium on its closing price Aug. 2.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 4, 2016

Texas regulators to explore alternative utility ratemaking mechanisms

The Public Utility Commission of Texas will address a report on revisions to traditional cost-of-service ratemaking in their Aug. 10 meeting. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 4, 2016

CAISO: EIM showed $23.6M in benefits for Q2

The California ISO said its energy imbalance market displaced nearly 68,000 metric tons of CO2 in the second quarter.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 3, 2016

Report: PG&E ratepayers brace for higher bills

Monthly power bills for Pacific Gas & Electric customers could jump from $145 to $158.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 3, 2016

A 'transformational' mandate: Greens hail Massachusetts offshore wind, renewables bill

The U.S. trails in offshore wind, but backers say this measure could "start a new industry," though questions about the role of natural gas remain. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 3, 2016

PG&E: California policies will boost its capital expenditures

The utility expects to spend $5.6 billion this year, including $2 billion on distribution, $1.2 billion on transmission and $700 million on generation,

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 2, 2016

Independence Day: Local utilities ditch power suppliers for renewables, stable prices

A muni and a co-op in New Mexico are the latest utilities to cut ties with their generation supplier in search of more clean energy.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 1, 2016

Consumers Energy seeks to put 800 EV charging stations in Michigan

The utility has asked Michigan regulators for permission to put the cost of installing 800 EV stations into its ratebase.

By Peter Maloney • July 28, 2016

Revised proposal for CAISO expansion aims to preserve state sovereignty

New proposed rules that would help govern an expanded California ISO have been altered to make significant concessions to states worried about working alongside the largest economy in the country.

By Robert Walton • July 27, 2016

New York judge deals blow to Gov. Cuomo's crackdown on independent energy marketers

A New York judge called Gov. Cuomo's crackdown on independent energy marketers "arbitrary and irrational," ordering regulators to come up with a new draft of rules. 

By Robert Walton • July 27, 2016

Arizona judge recommends lower rate increase for UES Electric case

An Administrative Law Judge for the Arizona Corporation Commission also recommended against demand charges and the utility's request to cut its net metering rate.

By Robert Walton • July 26, 2016

Minnesota first to adopt 'value of solar' approach for community solar

The value of solar methodology incorporates external factors, such as avoided transmission investments and the health and environmental effects of clean energy. 

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2016

NERC seeks to bolster grid security with improved cyber protocols

The new risk management standard will address both information systems and bulk electric system assets.  

By Robert Walton • July 25, 2016

Maryland PSC rejects Baltimore microgrid proposal

Exelon's subsidiaries are having a hard time convincing policymakers to allow rate-based investments in microgrids. 

By Peter Maloney • July 22, 2016

Western transmission owners mull organized market as alternative to CAISO

The members of the Mountain West Transmission Group are wary of joining a California-centered market.

By Robert Walton • July 22, 2016

For utility customer satisfaction, J.D. Power says communication, control are key

Customers are happiest when their utility engages before there's a problem, a new industry survey shows.

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2016