Transmission & Distribution: Page 114
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Myth-busting the 2017 electric utility customer
What would you do differently if electricity became THE ultimate object of desire, with your customers lining up to pay 24,000x its cost for power?
May 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Despite high-profile denials, power sector M&A strength to continue
As utility companies grow larger, some see a new paradigm emerging for power sector consolidation.
By Peter Maloney • May 1, 2017 -
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TrendlineTop 5 Stories from Utility Dive
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.
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Arizona's SRP to join Western Energy Imbalance Market
The public power utility expects to save $4 million annually by joining the growing market.
By Robert Walton • May 1, 2017 -
New Jersey officials say PennEast gas pipeline application is incomplete
Developers of a $1 billion gas pipeline proposed for Pennsylvania and New Jersey will have one month to update the application.
By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017 -
Southern Cross transmission builders file for approval in Mississippi
The 2,000 MW transmission project would move Texas wind to markets in the southeastern U.S.
By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017 -
California utilities propose bill charges for community aggregation customers
As more customers take service through Community Choice Aggregation programs, California utilities say unanticipated costs are being passed on to those who remain with the standard service.
By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017 -
Pepco proposes off-peak charging rate for EV drivers in DC
The program would build on lessons in neighboring Maryland, where the utility found drivers readily changed charging behavior in reaction to rate design.
By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Drones-as-a-service: These days, utilities are outsourcing everything
AES spent years developing its own program, but as is often the case with newfangled technologies, found a partnership was the fastest way to scale up value.
By Robert Walton • April 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why utilities are more confident than ever about renewable energy growth
Concerns about integrating high levels of variable wind, solar and distributed generation are waning, Utility Dive's sector survey shows.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2017 -
CAISO: California curtailed 80 GWh of renewables in March
Further expanding the grid operator's western Energy Imbalance Market is one potential solution to the state's renewable energy oversupply.
By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017 -
National Grid files to build 40 MWh storage project on Long Island
The utility filed with the NY Public Service Commission to lease land for Long Island energy storage project.
By Peter Maloney • April 24, 2017 -
Boulder carries on muni fight after rejecting Xcel settlement offers
The city determined this week to continue its fight to form a municipal electric utility. In a best-case scenario, that's still five years away.
By Robert Walton • April 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The new all-of-the above: HECO looks to wind, solar and beyond for 100% renewables mandate
Hawaiian Electric Co.'s roadmap to a 100% renewables grid will rely on EVs and DERs alongside established central-station renewables.
By Robert Walton • April 20, 2017 -
DC Circuit: FERC must do better in explaining changes to transmission returns
The D.C. Circuit Court last week vacated a 2014 FERC order lowering the return on equity for transmission owners in ISO-New England.
By Robert Walton • April 20, 2017 -
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Advancing microgrid technology with engineering, innovation, and good will
Improved inverter design and distributed system-control technology increases microgrid energy output, allowing for expanded research in the field.
April 19, 2017 -
Duke Energy to harden North Carolina's power system with $13B initiative
Upgrades will protect the system against outages, cyber- and physical attacks, while creating jobs and boosting renewable energy.
By Robert Walton • April 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Bruised by dual denials, what's next for Oncor and NextEra?
Both companies have seen two merger proposals denied in as many years, but analysts say their Texas two-step may not be over yet.
By Robert Walton • April 17, 2017 -
California PUC, Energy Commission to scrutinize future of retail choice
By 2050, 80% of California consumers could have some sort of alternative retail electric service, the CPUC and CEC said, prompting the agencies to hold a special en banc hearing May 19.
By Robert Walton • April 13, 2017 -
Arizona-Mexico transmission tie could be complete by 2019
Unisource Energy and Hunt Power are developing the line, which will help ensure reliability in Nogales, Ariz.
By Robert Walton • April 12, 2017 -
Higher gas prices add to ISO-NE power costs in February
Gas was almost 7% more expensive this February than last, pushing average wholesale power prices above $28/MWh.
By Robert Walton • April 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why utilities say grid security is the most pressing sector issue of 2017
The successful hack of Ukraine's electric grid in late 2015 got the sector's attention, Utility Dive's recent survey shows.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How New York is incentivizing utilities to interconnect DERs under REV
Regulators want to reward utilities for better performance on key tasks like DER interconnection — the question is how.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 6, 2017 -
Michigan regulators plan EV conference after utility withdraws 800-charger plan
Consumers Energy, car companies and charging station developers will work together this summer to devise a charging plan that works for both the utility and the private market.
By Robert Walton • April 6, 2017 -
PacifiCorp long-term plan includes 3 GW of renewable energy
The six-state, $3.5 billion plan also predicts efficiency will offset 88% of forecasted demand growth over the next decade.
By Robert Walton • April 5, 2017 -
Defying Trump, Supreme Court will continue with WOTUS case
President Trump's administration had asked the justices to put the case on hold as the Waters of the U.S. rule is reconsidered.
By Robert Walton • April 5, 2017
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