Public power chief eyes 'substantial challenges' ahead

At the American Public Power Association's annual meeting, CEO Sue Kelly criticized the EPA and warned of significant challenges ahead for public utilities.

By Claire Cameron • June 18, 2014

Is the Massachusetts utility-solar compromise a model for the industry?

Utilities were not focused on the costs and benefits of solar but on “cost recovery from all ratepayers for whatever the value of the distribution system is, in a way that doesn’t discriminate.”

By Herman K. Trabish • June 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

Power industry's threat monitor one step behind financial sector

"These are threats the electrical sector hasn't had to worry about as much until fairly recently."

By Claire Cameron • June 17, 2014

Xcel to invest $557M in transmission in Texas, New Mexico

New high-voltage power lines are coming to meet growing demand in the Southwest.

By Claire Cameron • June 16, 2014

Massachusetts utilities ordered to modernize the grid

Massachusetts electric utilities must start planning for a future with rooftop solar, electric vehicles, energy storage, microgrids and more.

By Claire Cameron • June 16, 2014

Arizona substation attacked with bomb

A "really crude" homemade bomb was placed next to a 50,000-gallon diesel storage tank.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 15, 2014

Energy Dept. to invest $10M in software for the grid

The aim is to help further energy efficiency, improve reliability, and create jobs.

By Claire Cameron • June 11, 2014

Google entering utility software and hardware market, sources say

Operating the transmission and distribution network could one day become as simple as a quick Google search. 

By Herman K. Trabish • June 11, 2014

Hawaii provides U.S. utilities a glimpse of the future

“While states are starting to debate these questions and looking to five to 10 years down the road, we are dealing with these challenges in real-time.”

By Davide Savenije • June 11, 2014

Warren Buffett to keep betting on energy 'as far as the eye can see'

"So far, we've stayed rich," Buffett recounted of his experience investing in the electric power sector at EEI's annual meeting.

By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2014

ITC Holdings CEO: Distributed generation will never beat centralized grid

“Distributed generation wasn’t successful in 1900. It wasn’t successful in 1950. It wasn’t successful in 2000. And it won’t be successful in 2050.”

By Davide Savenije • June 9, 2014

HECO may end limits on rooftop solar integration

Hawaii's largest utility is dealing with very high penetrations of distributed solar. 

By Claire Cameron • June 9, 2014

Dairyland Power see trouble ahead, despite rising sales

The Wisconsin-based generation and transmission cooperative will have challenges in meeting the EPA's new power plant rule, according to CEO Bill Berg.

By Claire Cameron • June 6, 2014

Texas PUC Chair calls for end to renewables subsidies

The "mature industries" of wind and solar no longer need federal tax credits and other support mechanisms, Donna Nelson argued to fellow state regulators.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014

NV Energy, SunPower to build 19MW of new solar

The array will be built at Nellis Air Force Base.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014

How advanced forecasting is making it easier to integrate solar onto the grid

25% to 35% better forecasts will get more solar on the grid reliably.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014

Xcel sues Boulder over municipalization

The utility dubbed the city's plan "premature" in its filing.

By Claire Cameron • June 5, 2014

NJ sues competitive energy suppliers over 'unconscionable' price hikes

Systrum Energy, Palmco Power NJ and HIKO Energy are being sued following this winter's Polar Vortex.

By Claire Cameron • June 5, 2014

Smart inverters: The secret to integrating distributed energy onto the grid?

Smart technology that protects feeder systems, only theoretical until recently, has been installed and is now being demonstrated.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 4, 2014

NERC unveils master plan for grid security

The spotlight has been on grid security since last year's sniper attack on a PG&E substation.

By Claire Cameron • May 30, 2014

Is AEP selling its unregulated generation unit?

CEO Nick Akins says company may sell Midwest generation this year.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 29, 2014

Why engineers may be the key to unlocking new utility business models

Engineers inside utilities may be ready to face new electricity market challenges.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014

Jon Wellinghoff: Vertically-integrated utility business 'will break down completely'

Former FERC Chairman says utilities will have to change their business model if they want to remain competitive in the near-future.

By Claire Cameron • May 28, 2014

Which utility will Warren Buffett buy next?

Utility Dive takes a closer look at Buffett's takeover criteria — and who meets it.

By Claire Cameron • May 28, 2014

Xcel proposes wind integration tariff for use of its grid

FERC to consider the filing.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 27, 2014