How the most efficient states convince utilities to conserve energy

Utility policy that recognizes efficiency as a resource is key to improving overall sustainability, new research finds.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2014

PJM CEO: The grid is ready for this winter, preparing for 2016

Pending plant closures could make the 2015-2016 winter a challenge.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2014

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Data Centers and the US Grid

A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.

By Utility Dive staff

Oklahoma utilities struggle to meet oil & gas industry demand

The state has some 2,600 MW of distributed resources not connected to the grid.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2014

FERC significantly expands Southwest Power Pool

The decision will expand customer access to organized markets, federal regulators say.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2014

NERC: Declining reserve margins tax grid reliability

Uncertain of environmental rules and changes in the resource mix are also challenging the industry.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2014

Big storage procurements leave more questions than answers

If storage is such a good idea, why is SoCal Edison buying so much natural gas?

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 13, 2014

How America ranks first in wind energy—even with less capacity than China

U.S. wind’s smaller fleet generates over 20% more electricity than Chinese wind.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 13, 2014

AEP plans nearly $5 billion transmission investment

American Electric Power Company increased its 2015 capital expenditure budget to $4.4 billion.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2014

Boulder levies extra electric charge on marijuana growers

Marijuana grow operations use a lot of power, so Boulder will charge them more for it.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 12, 2014

ISO-NE: Gas pipeline capacity top concern for next decade

The newest Regional System Plan predicts gas supply shortages on 24 or more days every winter.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 11, 2014

Oncor to propose $5.2B, 3-5 GW energy storage plan

The plan reportedly calls for more than $2B in grid-integrated battery storage.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2014

Study: Minnesota could handle 40% renewables without reliability issues

The report, conducted with MISO, has good news for other midwestern states as well.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2014

Moody's: Talk of the utility 'death spiral' is premature

Distributed resources aren't likely to ruin electric companies, said the ratings agency. At least, not yet.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2014

Clean Line proposes 500-mile, $2B transmission project

The 500-mile Rock Island Clean Line could enable $7 billion in renewable investment, say project backers.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2014

What is solar PV actually worth to utilities?

A study from ICF International attempts to devise a comprehensive valuation scheme, but serious contentions remain.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 9, 2014

Northeast Utilities earnings up 12% on increased transmission services

Increased delivery capacity offset lower summer revenues due to weather.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2014

While some talk of new business models, Iowa's coops invent them

"Those who say renewables are a threat ... should realize that they are also an opportunity.” 

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

AEP bolsters transmission in southeast Ohio

The company has three projects before state regulators to help power the oil and gas industry.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

Northern Michigan is facing a power crisis. How will it be fixed?

It's no longer profitable to operate the Upper Peninsula's biggest power plant. So is generation or transmission the answer?

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

Edison, Vineland chiefs named utility CEOs of 2014

Edison International CEO Ted Craver Jr. was credited with helping the company through tough regulatory times in California.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

PPL boosts third quarter earnings

The company said it is making progress on the spinoff of its competitive generation business.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

One grid to rule them all: Is a national transmission system coming to America?

A bold idea to interconnect the nation’s three grids is just a financing agreement away.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 31, 2014

Stakeholders split over PJM's proposed capacity plan

14 coalitions have filed comments, with eight groups more or less opposed to the changes.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2014

Spirae launches grid technology management system

The company's Wave platform is designed to manage emerging power technologies.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2014

Edison International ups 3Q earnings on SoCal Edision growth

The California utility’s nuclear plant closure is not slowing rate base growth or new renewables.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 29, 2014