The sudden rise of transactive energy—and how utilities can accelerate it

The time to learn about transactive energy is now.

By Malena Amusa • May 6, 2013

Marijuana, a gateway drug to electricity theft?

It's common knowledge that marijuana makes you lethargic, but did you know it drains your electricity too?

By Davide Savenije • May 3, 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

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Smart grid and Twitter resources

Need a quick briefing on what happened in the utility industry this week? We've got you covered.

By Brian Warmoth • May 3, 2013

How FPL will spend $500M to fortify the grid

So what's inside Florida's accelerated grid hardening plan announced this Thursday?

By Malena Amusa • May 3, 2013

Repeal of renewables mandate gets new life in N.C.

The Senate finance committee is recommending a bill ending renewable energy requirements.

By Davide Savenije • May 2, 2013

Want to know where to build smart grid assets? This software may help

Argonne researchers set out to build a tool for predicting where infrastructure should go.

By Brian Warmoth • May 1, 2013

Verizon to spend $100M on clean energy—but what does it mean for utilities?

Verizon's announcement may have dire implications for utility companies.

By Davide Savenije • April 30, 2013

Power demand raises a ruckus in Texas

Texas' electricity demand spiked way past forecasts, draining reserve energy below 3,000MW.

By Malena Amusa • April 30, 2013

Download Utility Dive's new iPhone app, trust us

Get ready to put your job in your pocket and pull it out whenever you want.

By Brian Warmoth • April 29, 2013

DOE: $2.9B spent on smart grid yielded $6.8B in economic output

The report's findings indicate the money was well spent.

By Davide Savenije • April 29, 2013

PJM welcomes new proposals on New Jersey projects

Following FERC Order 1000, who will be competing against established utilities in the state?

By Brian Warmoth • April 29, 2013

PG&E mounts new smart grid control center

PG&E embarks on the next phase of its smart grid plan.

By Malena Amusa • April 29, 2013

Duke CEO juggles merger, his replacement, and helping 1.3B get electricity

Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers is determined to leave Duke on a strong note.

By Malena Amusa • April 29, 2013

National Grid workers to strike, citing 'company in crisis'

The Brotherhood of Utility Workers Union noted the utility's mistakes and mismanagement are "out of control."

By Davide Savenije • April 26, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Ventyx and smart grid progress

Go into the weekend a little better informed with the most popular reads of the past few days.

By Brian Warmoth • April 26, 2013

This is how New York could spend $6.5B on grid projects

The Empire State grappled with more than the $5.7 billion the Energy Highway Blueprint calls for—and we're just talking about April!

By Malena Amusa • April 25, 2013

Which 10 utilities' smart grid plans are furthest along?

A new report nails down who's been making the most progress.

By Brian Warmoth • April 25, 2013

Utility workplaces aren't getting respect. Do they deserve it?

Dive Insight: Utilities are absent in Fortune's 2013 "100 Best Companies to Work For" rankings—so are utilities still great companies to work for?

By Malena Amusa • April 24, 2013

Why Internet Protocol must be the foundation of grid modernization

As electric utilities weigh the pros and cons of communications technologies, choosing a common communications architecture for all applications can eliminate device duplication and increase capability. Ambient VP Donald Pollock argues in today's guest column that IP-based communication will beco...

April 24, 2013

FERC chairman prefers rooftop solar in case of grid attack

After a gunman ravaged a PG&E transformer and triggered blackouts, FERC’s chairman recommended rooftop solar panels as protection from blackouts.

By Malena Amusa • April 24, 2013

Check out the trailer for 'Storm Soldiers'—the lives of linemen exposed

After hundreds of interviews and hours of editing, Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.’s new linemen documentary is ready to hit select theaters. 

By Malena Amusa • April 24, 2013

Smart grid predictions: Ventyx's new VP explains what to watch

Rick Nicholson earned his reputation as an analyst before joining Ventyx as vice president of transmission and distribution solutions this year. He sketches out the grid's future in this Utility Dive interview.

By Davide Savenije • April 23, 2013

PSE&G president spotlights Sandy mistakes, pitches $3.9B grid upgrade

Public Service Electric & Gas President Ralph LaRossa identified the problems that occurred before and during the utility's response to Hurricane Sandy.

By Davide Savenije • April 22, 2013

ABB antes up $1B for solar firm Power-One

The grid technology titan is placing a big bet on rooftop solar by acquiring a leading solar inverter-maker.

By Davide Savenije • April 22, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Billionaires, Wal-Mart and the grid

Take a moment and find out what the rest of the industry was reading about over the last few days.

By Brian Warmoth • April 19, 2013