Transmission & Distribution: Page 137
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US utilities are beginning to remake the nation's grid
Billions invested will save billions in yearly outages and ease the way for renewables.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 15, 2014 -
New Maryland plants could lower costs, improve market competition
New plant construction scheduled to begin in Maryland could reduce the need to import generation, but critics disagree.
By Claire Cameron • July 15, 2014 -
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TrendlineGrid 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.
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Deep Dive
California's drought is redesigning the energy landscape
A third summer of drought is beginning with mass water shortages and wildfires. Energy resources are becoming increasingly vulnerable, but challenges could herald a new phase in California's electricity generation.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
Northern Pass line can help solve New England energy issues
The proposed transmission line could help the Northeast meet demand this winter without driving up prices.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
TVA weighs solar, wind for distributed generation
The Tennessee Valley Authority is reviewing the value of solar and wind generation as part of its move to integrate more distributed energy into the grid.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
Central Maine Power agrees to decouple rates, add 4% bill charge
The average $3 per month charge would cover distribution costs for distributed generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 10, 2014 -
Congressional report: U.S. grid attack could have 'crippling' consequences
A new report from the Congressional Research Service calls on Congress to review utility protocols for preventing a physical attack.
By Claire Cameron • July 9, 2014 -
APS reaches $3.25M settlement over 2011 blackout
Arizona Public Service has agreed to pay a total $3.25 million in penalties and reliability improvements after NERC found the utility contributed to a power outage in the Southwest and Mexico.
By Claire Cameron • July 8, 2014 -
Maine utilities partner on wires to deliver wind to New England
This could start a rush for Maine’s abundant wind.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014 -
SEPA: Utilities should own solar inverters
A new report makes the case for utility-owned inverters, which help integrate rooftop solar onto the grid.
By Claire Cameron • July 8, 2014 -
Duke, NRG, ITC report suspected cyberattacks
Reports of hackings increase, driving new security measures.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 7, 2014 -
More solar and wind, less coal use planned for New Mexico
The drivers are EPA regulations and the state renewables mandates.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014 -
Court affirms MO regulators' right to deny FERC-approved transmission costs
The ruling could open the door to state challenges of FERC authority.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014 -
California agencies warn of energy crisis from drought
The 'worst drought on record' threatens over a gigawatt of power.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014 -
Vermont co-op proposes added fee for net metering
It’s the latest utility to want solar owners to help pay for the distribution system.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 1, 2014 -
U.S., Canada looking anew at Columbia River's generation, energy storage values
What will Canada want in the new treaty for providing so much hydro storage to the U.S.?
By Herman K. Trabish • June 30, 2014 -
NY PSC, utilities appeal FERC's capacity zone order
New York's Public Service Commission and several utilities filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn a FERC order imposing a capacity zone in the Lower Hudson Valley.
By Claire Cameron • June 30, 2014 -
Research: Microgrid business ready to boom
Microgrid capacity to nearly double by end of 2017.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Inside Massachusetts' ambitious plans to modernize the grid
Energy efficiency and demand response are to be the backbone of Massachusetts' future grid, but many are asking: Does the vision go far enough?
By Claire Cameron • June 27, 2014 -
Texas CREZ lines delivering grid benefits at $7B price tag
The transmission build out has helped spread intermittent wind across a greater footprint.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Can geothermal replace fossil fuels in the West?
Geothermal is a cost-competitive and renewable baseload resource. So why aren't utilities adding more to the mix?
By Herman K. Trabish • June 25, 2014 -
FERC decision on new wires would save New England ratepayers $50 million-plus per year
Dive Brief: The 11.14% return utilities in New England are allowed for building new transmission will be reduced by 5% to 10.97%, cutting annual charges to the region’s ratepayers over $50 million, if the preliminary decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is finaliz...
By Herman K. Trabish • June 25, 2014 -
GE wins Alstom bidding war over Siemens
The $17 billion deal is the largest in General Electric history.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 24, 2014 -
NERC: Grids can handle this summer's peak demand
The good news came with a warning that difficult times lie ahead.
By Claire Cameron • June 24, 2014 -
Texas sets new peak wind power record
More wind records are expected to fall with Texas' wind capacity over 12,000 MW.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 23, 2014
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