Iowa lawmakers plan bill aimed at slowing power line project

The bill would make it harder for transmission developers to use eminent domain laws.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 14, 2014

Plunging load growth means Wisconsin line not needed, opponents say

Two groups want the Wisconsin PSC to reverse its approval of the Badger-Coulee project.  

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

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AI in the Power Sector

Artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to impact the electricity industry from both ends: as the technology driving large load demand growth and as a tool with the potential to make the power system more efficient. 

By Utility Dive staff

NV Energy's 500-kV power line starts service

The line will increase NV Energy's power plant efficiency and help bring renewables to market.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

Utilities, meet disruption: This week's most read utility news

It's a new year and the electric sector is changing. So what are utilities doing about it?

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 10, 2014

PJM sets peak demand record, narrowly avoids blackouts

The PJM Interconnection avoided blackouts this week using demand response and power imports.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 10, 2014

Grid operators grapple with freezing temps across U.S.

ERCOT, PJM call on demand response programs, conservation to deal with rising demand.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 7, 2014

10 predictions for the electric sector in 2014

Our writers dare to gaze into the crystal ball.

By Davide Savenije , Ethan Howland • Jan. 6, 2014

Grid modernization and Calif. solar: The week's most read utility news

These were the biggest stories in electric utility news for our readers in the first week of 2014.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2014

Con Ed to spend $650M on storm prep, but won't raise rates

The money will have to come from other sources as Gov. Cuomo wins this round in New York.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2014

New Hampshire-Canada power line project clears hurdle

The New England ISO approved Northern Pass project, but more regulatory decisions remain.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014

The 10 craziest energy stories of 2013

Counting down from crazy to craziest, this is what made our eyes widen in 2013. 

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 20, 2013

Year in review: The most read utility news of 2013

These were the 25 most read stories on Utility Dive this year.

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 20, 2013

EEI: T&D spending hit $34.9B in 2012

IOUs and transmission companies spending on transmission soars 24%.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 20, 2013

MISO adds 40,000 MW in expansion

MISO takes control of parts of the grid in Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Missouri.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 19, 2013

The state of the utility industry: 2013

Sluggish power sales top a list of issues that includes plant retirements and evolving business strategies.  

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 18, 2013

PSEG boosts storm response plan ahead of LIPA takeover

Utilities focus on storm response plans to deal with future heavy weather.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 17, 2013

Entergy, ITC cancel transmission deal

The companies canceled the deal after the Mississippi PSC rejected it.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 16, 2013

MISO approves $1.5B transmission plan

Most of the spending targets MISO's western states.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 16, 2013

PJM OKs $4.6B in transmission projects

The transmission projects will mainly help interconnect new power plants.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 13, 2013

Record-breaking demand puts Texas at crossroads

Cold weather stressed the Texas power system in early December. 

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 11, 2013

Mississippi PSC rejects Entergy transmission deal

The decision threatens Entergy's $1.78 billion sale of its transmission network to ITC Holdings.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 11, 2013

Grid attacker indicted on terrorism charge

The attacks focused on grid facilities in central Arkansas.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 10, 2013

Texas energizes renewable transmission project

CREZ initiative to deliver 18,500 MW of wind.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 10, 2013

New England governors sign infrastructure pact

Governors to focus on power lines and gas pipelines.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 9, 2013

'Tis the season: This week's most read utility news

What's under the utility industry's Christmas tree?

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 6, 2013