The big renewables behind Buffett's $5.6B NV Energy bet

NV Energy will bring big renewables to Buffett's bottom line.

By Malena Amusa • May 30, 2013

Buffett's MidAmerican buys NV Energy for $5.6B

Here's what the Oracle of Omaha is going to get for his money.

By Malena Amusa • May 30, 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

DOI To Streamline Energy And Transmission Projects In Pacific Northwest

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell has signed a declaration of cooperation with Oregon and Washington to expedite the review and permitting of energy generation, [...]

By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013

Understanding Pesticide Product Labels

DuPont Crop Protection Take advantage of the DuPont Crop Protection Land Management Stewardship Learning Series to better understand pesticide product labels.

By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013

FERC chairman submits resignation to President Obama

There is no word yet on who may replace him.

By Davide Savenije • May 29, 2013

NY's ConEd preps for Hurricane Season starting June 1

ConEd will invest $1B over four years to build protective walls and install stronger overhead cable.

By Malena Amusa • May 29, 2013

For appliances, choosing the most cost-effective option depends on several factors

Consumers in the market for new appliances have a wide range of choices that likely vary by cost, options, and efficiency level. If energy cost effectiveness is a factor in the decision, picking the most cost-effective model involves comparing the upfront purchase price and an estimate of the ...

By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013

Chicago thunderstorms snuff power for thousands

Tuesday night storms left roads flooded and thousands without power in Chicago.

By Malena Amusa • May 29, 2013

How can utilities get consumers to save energy?

Utility Dive spoke with U.S. Alternative Energy Leader Marlene Motyka about Deloitte's study of electricity consumers.

By Davide Savenije • May 28, 2013

Demand response everywhere: Who is ready, and who needs to be?

Utility Dive interviewed Dan Delurey, the executive director of the Association for Demand Response and Smart Grid, on how demand response impacts utilities. 

By Davide Savenije • May 28, 2013

SoCal Edison’s high-voltage lines must go underground, residents demand

Health, safety and property values are residents’ top concerns. But will the utility budge?

By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013

AT&T rescues Midwest utility struggling to roll out smart meters

Want to deploy smart meters? Call AT&T, the latest smart grid player

By Malena Amusa • May 28, 2013

Deregulated utilities create a choatic 'new normal', a T&D editor argues

Adequate generation and transmission resources are a thing of the past, argues Vito Longo, T&D tech editor.

By Malena Amusa • May 24, 2013

ConEdison and Sempra embark on 150MW solar partnership

The partnership will join PG&E in a 20-year purchase agreement.

By Malena Amusa • May 22, 2013

PSE&G to move 20 miles of power lines underground

The utility’s ‘Strong Energy’ plans are a direct response to Superstorm Sandy.

By Malena Amusa • May 21, 2013

OGE examines impact of devastating Oklahoma tornado

All the facts aren’t in yet, but OGE has called for outside utilities to help restore power.

By Malena Amusa • May 21, 2013

SCOTUS sides with PPL in IRS dispute over tax credits

The utility can now proceed to claim $39 million in U.S. foreign tax credits.

By Brian Warmoth • May 20, 2013

Thousands without power, 1 dead, after tornadoes hit Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska

Sunday's severe storms battered homes and power lines.

By Malena Amusa • May 20, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Obama, startups and ABB

Head into the weekend better informed about what everyone else on Utility Dive was reading this week.

By Brian Warmoth • May 17, 2013

Deadly tornadoes leave 20,000 without power in Texas

Tornadoes hitting North Texas have left six people dead and thousands without power.

By Malena Amusa • May 16, 2013

DC, Pepco push $1B power line burial project

Pepco and D.C. are ready to spend big to bolster the grid against future storms.

By Malena Amusa • May 16, 2013

6 smart grid startups to watch in 2013

From smart grid data analytics to energy efficiency products, these startups are making big waves in the energy space.

By Malena Amusa • May 15, 2013

How utilities are investing in the smart grid

A new survey reveals where utilities' smart grid investment priorities are.

By Davide Savenije • May 15, 2013

A new breed of electricity middleman?

Data centers are becoming a "kind of wildcat power utility."

By Davide Savenije • May 14, 2013

How the biggest U.S. utilities are planning for the future

Utility CEOs like Duke Energy's Jim Rogers reveal what they're thinking as they look forward.

By Malena Amusa • May 13, 2013