California utility plans power lines to export renewables

The 500-kV lines would deliver power to Los Angeles and Arizona.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 4, 2013

BLM seeks agreement on Idaho power line route

Proposed line would cross key bird habitat.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 2, 2013

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Electricity Supply and Demand

After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come. 

By Utility Dive staff

NU utilities finish New England grid project

The upgrades will reduce congestion and improve grid reliability.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 27, 2013

Calm before the storm: This week's most read utility news

The net metering "debate" in Arizona is just a premonition of what's coming.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 22, 2013

Utilities join fight against FERC's grid cost allocation

Millions of dollars in ratepayer funds are at stake.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 20, 2013

Grain Belt power line developer fishes for wind farms

The 600-kV line will cost about $2 billion.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

Tornadoes leave over 500,000 without power across U.S.

Unclear just how many customers were many affected by power outages, but initial reports indicated the number was high.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 18, 2013

FERC asked to cut returns on high-voltage power lines

Higher rates have been granted in the name of reliability.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 18, 2013

FERC authorizes grid operators, gas pipelines to share information

The order would help improve grid reliability.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 17, 2013

Consortium to build 70-mile Calif. power line

The line will boost reliability and support wind power.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 17, 2013

All about the Benjamins: This week's most read utility news

Is rooftop solar about freedom, fairness or dollar bills?

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 15, 2013

Simulated cyberattack takes down U.S. power grid

The exercise exposed multiple vulnerabilities.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 15, 2013

Potomac Edison rebuilds Maryland power line

The work will enhance network reliability.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 15, 2013

Energy efficiency to blunt demand growth, says ISO-NE

The New England ISO is forecasting electricity demand growth will stay flat.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 14, 2013

PJM seeks 'culture of resilience'

Stakeholders ponder how to absorb an attack on the power grid .

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 14, 2013

DOI unit approves big chunks of Northwest power line

The power line could deliver 1,500 megawatts to the region.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 13, 2013

FirstEnergy plans $2.8B grid investment

The effort will focus on 69-kV power lines.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 13, 2013

Calif. grid to start sharing power with other states

The move will help integrate intermittent renewable power.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 11, 2013

Survey: Utility execs bullish on smart grid opportunities

Analytics solutions will be the priority investment.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 10, 2013

The Googles of the world: This week's most read utility news

What will the energy companies of tomorrow be?

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 8, 2013

NERC to simulate attack on power grid next week

65 utilities are set to participate in the 36-hour drill. 

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 8, 2013

Regulators approve 600-kV Kansas line

The segment is part of the $2 billion Grain Belt Express project.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 8, 2013

Xcel seeks Minn. rate hike to fund T&D

Higher rates would also fund nuclear and wind projects.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 5, 2013

NRG CEO thinks Google can replace utilities

Utilities are going to be "totally unhappy" when they see David Crane's vision for the future.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 4, 2013

Policeman reportedly shoots Taser at Duke Energy utility worker

The police officer was waiting to get power restored to his home. 

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 4, 2013