Why some munis and coops are building broadband networks

Chattanooga EPB sees $5 million in savings per year, but broadband doesn't make sense for most.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 18, 2014

Billionaire-backed group protests Florida governor's relationship with Duke Energy

A protest took place at the utility's state headquarters as a new commercial aired on TV. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 17, 2014

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AI in the Power Sector

Artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to impact the electricity industry from both ends: as the technology driving large load demand growth and as a tool with the potential to make the power system more efficient. 

By Utility Dive staff

California regulators approve reduced rate increase for PG&E

The increase, which comes as the utility faces a federal charge of obstruction of justice and billions in potential fines, angered ratepayer advocates.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 17, 2014

Imperial Irrigation District to pay $12M over Southwest blackout

Utility agrees to build utility-scale battery storage as part of settlement.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 15, 2014

Jon Wellinghoff: Utilities should not operate the distribution grid

The grid needs Independent Distribution System Operators, the former FERC chair told Utility Dive.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 15, 2014

Emerson wants to sell transmission business for $1B or more

The industrial conglomerate will divest transmission to focus on bigger growth areas.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 14, 2014

UNS-Fortis merger clears last hurdle

Arizona regulators have given their approval.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 14, 2014

Xcel asks court to reject Boulder's takeover of distribution system

The utility and the city continue to fight over Boulder’s planned municipalization.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 13, 2014

California regulators to revamp utility distribution plans

With 15 GW of distributed energy resources are expected to come online by 2020, the state is beginning to examine how to best integrate these resources.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 13, 2014

Hawaiian Electric earnings up as island recovers from storm

Storm restoration continues as the company tries to show regulators it can overhaul its utilities.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 12, 2014

SDG&E earnings up on higher base margin

Parent company Sempra Energy's earnings increased as well. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 11, 2014

OGE breaks even in Q2 as utility eyes $1.1B in emissions costs

The utility wants to clean up its coal and natural gas but it’s going to cost customers.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 9, 2014

Will fixed charges on rooftop solar drive consumers off-grid?

With the price of solar-plus-storage dropping, a bill charge could make using the grid too costly.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 5, 2014

FirstEnergy wants regulated utilities to subsidize unregulated power fleet

FirstEnergy has filed rate plans for its regulated utilities to buy power from retail electricity seller FirstEnergy Soluitons.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 5, 2014

Xcel creates two new transmission companies

Two new Xcel subsidiaries will compete in the Southwest Power Pool and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 4, 2014

Northeast Utilities' earnings fall 25% on FERC transmission ruling

Ruling could impact utility's growth plans.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 1, 2014

PG&E earnings down 18% as San Bruno explosion continues to plague utility

Higher operating costs, including an estimated $2.7 billion to deal with the aftermath of the gas pipeline explosion, drove earnings down.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 1, 2014

PSE&G income up on Energy Strong rate recovery plan

The $1.2 billion grid-hardening plan promises the utility growth through 2018.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 31, 2014

PPL plans 725-mile transmission line to deliver cheaper power to East Coast

It could cost up to $6 billion to deliver shale gas-produced electricity to New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. 

By Herman K. Trabish • July 31, 2014

Wisconsin Energy: Sales grow 3% in Q2, but cool summer is pulling down demand

Q2 earnings rise 12% but the forecast for Q3 earnings isn't optimistic.

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014

Electricity demand down on cool summer weather in Texas

But ERCOT warned no one knows what August holds. 

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014

EEI: Utilities need electric vehicles to 'remain viable'

Electric vehicles represent a growth opportunity for the industry, according to a new report from the Edison Electric Institute.

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014

New York utility plans to operate microgrids

Microgrids, demand response and more community solar are all part of Central Hudson Gas & Electric's $46 million rate case.

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014

Renewables, T&D investments paying off for FPL parent NextEra

NextEra Energy reported positive Q2 earnings.

By Claire Cameron • July 30, 2014

Utilities, automakers to pilot EPRI's new electric vehicle control platform

Fifteen utilities and eight auto manufacturers aim to turn electric vehicles into grid assets under a universal platform. 

By Claire Cameron • July 30, 2014