ComEd to install world's largest superconductor cable in Chicago

Department of Homeland Security will fund the groundbreaking project.

By Claire Cameron • July 29, 2014

Could FERC put a price on carbon?

President Obama’s climate fight legacy could be a FERC-imposed ‘carbon adder’ on power rates.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 28, 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

AEP CEO: EPA emissions plan is 'much too aggressive'

American Electric Power sees positive earnings on transmission and regulated utility growth.

By Claire Cameron • July 28, 2014

How SDG&E is dealing with high penetrations of rooftop solar

San Diego Gas & Electric has 5.9% rooftop solar in its territory — a figure that's set to double by the end of next year.

By Davide Savenije • July 25, 2014

Arizona utilities see record demand as temperatures rise

Salt River Project and Arizona Public Service reported peak demand records on Wednesday.

By Claire Cameron • July 25, 2014

Is a minimum bill the answer to heated net metering battles?

The compromise between renewables advocates and utilities serves both.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 24, 2014

SDG&E to become first U.S. utility to use drones

The Federal Aviation Administration has given the utility permission to start testing drones as possible monitoring devices for remote transmission lines and distribution hubs.

By Claire Cameron • July 24, 2014

Why utilities can add 8.8% rooftop solar at little cost or reliability loss

A new study of Arizona Public Service's operations shows PV need not threaten reliability or ratepayers.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 23, 2014

How to build substations for solar

Eaton, ABB, and S&C Electric are exploring ways to pre-design, pre-engineer, and pre-package substations and deliver them faster to cut costs.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 22, 2014

ConEd: Winter power price spikes to continue without new gas pipelines

High winter power prices seen this winter set to continue over the next few years.

By Claire Cameron • July 22, 2014

Local control of electricity gaining momentum in California

Marin Clean Energy seems to be leading a rebellion against IOUs. 

By Herman K. Trabish • July 21, 2014

Energy storage projects apply for connection with California grid

A call for energy storage projects in California has had more than 2,000 MW of proposal submissions, showing the state's potential to bring 1.3 GW of energy storage into the wholesale market by 2020. 

By Claire Cameron • July 20, 2014

California to put $26.5 million into microgrids

The California Energy Commission has announced $26.5 million in grant money for microgrid projects that primarily use renewable energy and energy storage technology. 

By Claire Cameron • July 20, 2014

FERC asks NERC for improvements in physical security standards proposal

The feds want more equipment and facilities protected, and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners wants the states to do it.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 19, 2014

What the FERC Order 745 ruling means for demand response

Will the ruling kill demand response in wholesale markets?

By Claire Cameron • July 17, 2014

New White House proposals could help shore up rural electricity supply

The Obama administration has released a set of initiatives designed to help rural communities keep the lights on during climate change-related events. 

By Claire Cameron • July 17, 2014

What the E3 study of Nevada net energy metering really says

An exclusive statement from NV Energy to Utility Dive suggests a new Nevada law could drive unforeseen changes for renewables.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 16, 2014

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

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