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Xcel likely to move HQ from Minneapolis if city forms municipal utility
The company's 20-year franchise agreement with the city expires at the end of 2014.
By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2013 -
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 -
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TrendlineAI 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.
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Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
EIA
Wholesale power prices rise across Lower 48
Factors such as natural gas supply constraints contributed to the increase.
By Roger Riddell • July 23, 2013 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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