Indiana’s NIPSCO files for $1B electrical upgrade project

The multi-year project will replace hundreds of transmission lines and 75 substation transformers.

By Malena Amusa • July 26, 2013

How Britain's new royal baby caused an 800MW demand drop

National Grid explained why Prince George's arrival turned out to be so significant.

By Malena Amusa • July 26, 2013

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Grid 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.

By Utility Dive staff

Man sues Entergy Texas for $1M over backyard electrical shock

The lawsuit doesn't state what Fernando Ponce was doing when the alleged shock occurred.

By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2013

How to make utility customers insanely happy

Experts and a new study from J.D. Power contribute some excellent recommendations for what utilities should focus on to satisfy their customers.

By Malena Amusa • July 25, 2013

PSO, OG&E combat 100K storm blackout; gov. calls state of emergency

Assessing the damage, PSO said it will take several days to completely restore power.

By Malena Amusa • July 25, 2013

Duke Energy's Rowand says utility is evaluating plugless EV charging stations

Rowand says the utility must determine whether it provides infrastructure with the electricity.

By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2013

Minneapolis considering city-owned utilities

Some in the city believe municipal ownership could lower the price residents pay.

By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2013

Conn. utility invests $11M to flood-proof substations

The United Illuminating Co.'s high-tech flood protection won't take chances with the next Sandy.

By Malena Amusa • July 24, 2013

Mohawk Valley businesses receive flood aid from National Grid

The utility is offering grants and loans to businesses hit by last month's flooding.

By Roger Riddell • July 23, 2013

Wholesale power prices rise across Lower 48

Factors such as natural gas supply constraints contributed to the increase.

By Roger Riddell • July 23, 2013

International smart grid checkup: Will these investments pay off?

Smart grid tech has become a priority in some areas, but will these world powers be better off at the end of the day?

By Malena Amusa • July 23, 2013

Sunrise Energy Ventures sells Indy Solar projects to Dominion Resources

The three projects are projected to increase Indiana's solar-produced energy fivefold.

By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2013

What will $220M do for Integrys' new modernization project

Integrys Energy’s Wisconsin unit has gained the go-ahead to launch a large-scale reliability upgrade.

By Malena Amusa • July 22, 2013

New York City breaks peak usage record

The heat index was as high as 110 degrees Friday.

By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2013

NYISO once again predicts record-breaking demand

Dive Summary: The New York Independent System Operator once again forecast record-breaking power usage Friday, predicting a peak of 34,600 MW—a number that would surpass the state's all-time record of 33,939 MW from 2006. The grid operator says it will have enough power...

By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2013

Solar and hackers: The most read utility news of the week

Check out the most popular Utility Dive posts of the past few days right here.

By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2013

Dynamic pricing pilots: 5 utilities' programs, technology and results

What are utilities doing to shave peak load and save customers money?

By Malena Amusa • July 18, 2013

New York power usage, day 4: Guess what?

The state's grid operator is once again instituting demand response programs, but this time for the entire state.

By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013

Enel Green Power signs $458M in power purchase agreements in Mexico

The Italian utility will build a new wind farm in San Luis Potosí as part of the two agreements.

By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013

ComEd conducts first-ever 'worst-case' emergency drill

The drill tested ComEd's response to the biggest power outage yet to occur.

By Malena Amusa • July 17, 2013

Power prices bounce as Northeast heat wave increases demand

Prices are up in New York City as it approaches a two-year consumption high.

By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2013

For third day, NYISO considers power reduction measures

The grid has yet to experience any major blackouts.

By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2013

Brutal heat may lead NYISO to reduce power usage for second day

The grid's demand response programs are meant to conserve power usage on peak demand days.

By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2013

The 10 greatest challenges the utility industry faces today

Panelists at this year's National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid shared opinions on everything from dynamic pricing to the evolution of the utility business model. 

By Davide Savenije • July 16, 2013

Gulf Power seeks $74M rate hike for sweeping grid upgrades

The Florida-based utility rate hike will be the highest in its history.

By Malena Amusa • July 16, 2013