Report: Texas to spend $12B on grid, new capacity by 2016

Despite this, Texas will still have problems meeting demand.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 11, 2013

First Wind reserves capacity for $1.2B transmission project

First Wind is looking to move wind energy from New Mexico to other markets.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 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

Is the Entergy-ITC Holdings merger dead in the water?

The merger's success appears to be growing less and less likely with each passing day. 

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013

What is Peco CEO Craig Adams' worst nightmare?

Peco CEO Craig L. Adams talked about growth, smart meter controversy and what keeps him up at night in a recent interview.   

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013

Can Tres Amigas unify the three distinct U.S. grids?

The company's project seeks to connect the Eastern Interconnection, the Western Interconnection and the Texas Interconnection.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 6, 2013

NRG launches new retail energy company

The company will serve Philadelphia and the surrounding area, with plans to expand.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 6, 2013

PG&E show utilities how to drive engagement on peak pricing

The Association for Demand Response & Smart Grid has released a case study of PG&E's SmartRate critical peak pricing program.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 4, 2013

Outages in Venezuela blamed on 'electrical coup'

President Maduro took to Twitter to cite the true cause of the outages as "sabotage."

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 4, 2013

The 10 best utilities for economic development for 2013

Site Selection Magazine selected 10 utilities who helped "projects and communities hit growth milestones."

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 4, 2013

Another existential threat to the power grid—squirrels!

Utilities estimate that squirrels cause between 7%-20% of all power outages, according to New York Times contributor Jon Mooallem. 

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 3, 2013

Transmission upgrades replace lost coal in Ohio

Transmission upgrades have helped Ohio avoid building new generating capacity after the retirement of 1,400 MW of coal in 2012.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013

NRC seeks comment on Yucca Mountain nuclear waste disposal

The commission must come up with a final decision on whether to permit or prevent nuclear waste disposal at the Nevada mountain.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013

Regulators approve route for $66M tranmission line in Kan.

The line will improve grid reliability and efficiency in central Kansas.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013

The end of the grid as we know it: This week's most read utility news

In case you missed the omens last week, here are five signs the end of the grid is nigh.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 30, 2013

First Energy energizes 138 kV transmission line

The project cost $20 million, but an even bigger investment will soon follow.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 30, 2013

Syrian cyberattacks strike Twitter, NY Times—are utilities next?

As U.S. institutions face cyberattacks, experts are warning industries with critical infrastructure to be prepared. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 29, 2013

California electricity market prices 70% higher than last year

Higher natural prices, increased load and other factors have driven electricity market prices up, according to the California Independent System Operator. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 27, 2013

DOE, N.J. to build storm-proof microgrid for emergency events

The microgrid's capacity will exceed 50 megawatts and power the state's rail transit system.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

Report: U.S. power grid on verge of failure

A study of spatial networks reveals the potential for cascading failures, which could result in the "abrupt—and unpredictable—collapse" of the U.S. power grid.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

4 challenges the utility business faces today

Utility Dive analyzed utilities' second quarter earnings calls to see what they're doing about the some of the biggest common business problems facing the industry.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

Massive wildfire threatens San Francisco's power supply

San Francisco is facing possible blackouts and damage to its electrical infrastructure.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

Here's why utilities could lose $6B tonight

Solar storms can damage satellites and power grids, resulting in estimated potential losses of $3-$6 billion on the grid alone.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 23, 2013

One of America's deadliest jobs: Power line installation and repair

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows electrical power line work is the seventh deadliest job in the U.S.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 22, 2013

AEP, Dominion to upgrade West Va. transmission line

The utilities will spend more than $60 million updating the 500-kilovolt Lexington-Cloverdale line erected in 1966.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 22, 2013

PPL, PSE&G to build $1.3B Northeast power line

PSE&G and PPL will start construction on the 145-mile project to replace an 85-year-old power line.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 22, 2013