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Global transformer market to almost double by 2020
Emerging countries will drive demand for equipment.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Northeast Utilities puts $338M power line on hold
The line may not be needed for reliability after all.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Pa. weighs end to default electricity service
A new bill was crafted with the help of retail power suppliers.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Low power sales will force utilities to offer new products, Fitch says
Efficiency is seen as a key factor in lower sales.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Winter is coming: This week's most read utility news
These stories may not warm the cockles of your heart, but they will give you insight into the state of the electricity industry.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
How 5 billionaires are betting on electricity
Traditional power plays and green energy offered equal appeal to some of the richest men in America.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Electric vehicles won't pose major challenge to power grid, study finds
Drivers are charging less during hours of peak demand.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 25, 2013 -
U.S. offers $960M to upgrade rural power grids
The funding includes $14.3 million for smart grid technology.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Career advice: 12 professionals explain how to make it in energy
A talent shortage may be looming in the energy sector, so we asked 12 energy professionals to pass on what they've learned.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 23, 2013 -
Pa. judge backs new $247M line
The line is needed to serve booming population and load.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 23, 2013 -
ATC, Xcel propose $552M power line in Wis.
The new line would expand access to the Midwest power market.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 23, 2013 -
NV Energy says efficiency cuts grid costs by 25%
The utility says its savings estimate is "conservative."
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 22, 2013 -
New movie imagines what happens if power grid goes out
The 2-hour made-for-TV movie will premiere on the National Geographic channel this Sunday.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 21, 2013 -
In pursuit of the holy grail: This week's most read utility news
Is the energy sector close to achieving the holy grail of cost-effective energy storage?
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 18, 2013 -
N.Y. approves $511M project to end Indian Point dependence
The power lines project is a hedge against closing of Entergy's Indian Point plant.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 18, 2013 -
PSE&G battles N.J. businesses over $3.9B grid plan
The $3.9 billion plan is a response to Superstorm Sandy.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 18, 2013 -
U.S. power grids will be unified by 2016, Tres Amigas says
The company's superhub project would unite the nation's three power grids.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 17, 2013 -
Power outage strikes playoff baseball game
Power was restored within seconds, but stadium lights took another 17 minutes to warm up.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 16, 2013 -
Federal agents make arrest in Ark. grid attacks
The suspect could face up to 20 years in prison.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 14, 2013 -
No escape from reality: This week's most read utility news
Is this real life? Take a look at our most read news of the week and find out.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 11, 2013 -
Donald Trump threatens to sue Florida Power & Light
Trump called FPL "one of the worst" utilities in the country.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 9, 2013 -
Smart grid equals big savings for customers, study finds
A new report is intended to bolster the business case for grid investment.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 9, 2013 -
Welcome to the brave new world of the 'grid edge'
The new term is meant to reflect the evolution towards distributed generation.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 8, 2013 -
Despite unpaid bills, utilities can't pull the plug on government
The shutdown federal government has promised to pay its utility bills... eventually.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 8, 2013 -
Supreme Court spurns utilities in telecom clash
Utilities say rules that allow telecommunications companies to pay low rates for utility pole attachments will cost ratepayers millions.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 8, 2013
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