Bloomberg rolls out $20B storm-protection plan for NYC, grid infrastructure

Grid assets are a major concern for the city following last year's damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

By Brian Warmoth • June 11, 2013

Ex-Energy Secretary: Utilities need 'another business model' to grow

Steven Chu suggested the industry faces serious disruption if they do not act soon.

By Davide Savenije • June 11, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

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

The graph that will scare the utility industry

The U.S. Energy Information Administration projected growth of electricity demand—and it's not a pretty picture.

By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2013

Clean Line Energy to build 200-mile transmission line in N.M.

The line will transmit 1.5GW of renewable power from New Mexico to the western U.S.

By Malena Amusa • June 10, 2013

The need for advanced DMS is on the rise

Innovation and demand will create a $935M market for distribution management systems globally.

By Malena Amusa • June 10, 2013

This microgrid infographic shows who is using them and where

The numbers don't lie, and the consensus about the biggest adoption is easy to see.

By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2013

Twitter, renewables and a plot to mislead regulators: This week's most read utility news

Missed the news this week? Here's what you need to know. 

By Davide Savenije • June 7, 2013

How to avert extreme storm damage to the grid

Industry experts convened to decide bold steps to avoid the ravages of storms.

By Malena Amusa • June 7, 2013

East Coast utilities spend billions to protect against next superstorm

Smart grids are increasingly necessary in a utility’s long-term grid-hardening plans.

By Malena Amusa • June 5, 2013

ComEd prepares for severe heat and storms

Take a look at some of the utility’s extensive improvements.

By Malena Amusa • June 5, 2013

Opower's Laskey explains the secret behind getting consumers to save energy

In a newly-released TED talk, the company's co-founder talks about data, social science and how he wants to generate two terawatt hours in energy savings.

By Brian Warmoth • June 4, 2013

PGE unveils new battery storage system with transactive capabilities

Portland General Electric will be a great utility to watch as the various uses of transactive energy unfold.

By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013

PGE to spend $1B on new resources

The Portland utility’s investments, which include a new natural gas-fired power plant and a wind farm, will provide cleaner, more efficient energy.

By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013

What happens when a utility needs to invest more in infrastructure?

Tough finances and politics—not bad weather—are keeping Ameren customers blacked-out after storms on Friday.

By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013

Eight utilities join MISO

Cleco Corp. and seven other utilities have joined the Independent System Operator.

By Davide Savenije • June 3, 2013

New $850M underwater line brings power from N.J. to Manhattan

The 7.5 mile cable runs under the Hudson River.

By Davide Savenije • June 3, 2013

35,000 Ameren customers without power; storm damages 200 poles

"Significant infrastructure damage" from storms has hampered restoration in Missouri and Illinois.

By Malena Amusa • June 3, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Warren Buffett, NV Energy and FERC

Need to catch up on the news posts that mattered most to Utility Dive readers this week? Here's your cheat sheet.

By Brian Warmoth • May 31, 2013

Duke deploys 5,000 linemen in 6 states to brace against storms

Tree trimming, pole inspections and outage followup will also drive Duke’s storm hardening plan.

By Malena Amusa • May 31, 2013

Duke Energy rolling out smart meters to 240K customers in N.C.

The project seeks to replace meters that have become outdated.

By Davide Savenije • May 30, 2013

Mastering the Arc

When inquisitive minds cross advanced materials, innovative solutions to interrupt current flow develop.

By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013

Efacec Deploying Smart Grid Solutions For El Salvador Utility

Efacec ACS has been selected to deliver smart grid technology to one of the largest electric distribution companies in El Salvador, the Distribuidora de Electricidad [...]

By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013

NJ utility on top of summer reliability

Jersey Central Power & Light has completed projects totaling more than $15 million to enhance service reliability throughout its northern and central New Jersey territories, including rebuilding transmission lines, upgrading substation equipment, and rebuilding infrastructure.

By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013

Citi Sees Brent-WTI Oil Price Spread Narrow ‘For a While’

Citi’s commodity research team just released a densely-packed note that breaks down the US oil transportation system reorganization currently underway and models potential market impacts associated with shifting crude and product flow patterns. Global oil price benchmark crude West Texas...

By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013

Ameren Illinois to invest $330M in infrastructure upgrade

A 10-year spending plan will revamp the system’s transmission, distribution and technology.

By Malena Amusa • May 30, 2013