NYC approves $2.2B power line to Québec

A $2.2 billion, 335-mile power line from Québec to New York City will move 1,000MW of hydropower.

By Malena Amusa • April 19, 2013

Why Walmart's plan is another sign of the apocalypse for utilities

Jesse Berst, chief analyst at Smart Grid News, thinks Walmart's ambitious energy plan should strike fear into the hearts of utilities.

By Davide Savenije • April 17, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

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

5 energy billionaires—and where they're placing their bets

Here's what their their investments show about the future of grid.

By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2013

Gunshots at PG&E substation spark energy warning in Northern Calif.

California's Independent System Operator asked end-users to conserve energy as PG&E works to get the substation back up and running.

By Davide Savenije • April 16, 2013

New innovation cools transformers, converters with their own heat

Spanish researchers say they have created an energy-free and self-cooling thermoelectric device.

By Davide Savenije • April 15, 2013

N.C. Supreme Court strikes down Duke's regulator-approved rate hike

The state Supreme Court slammed the North Carolina Utilities Commission for its approval of Duke Energy's 7.2% rate increase.

By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013

Utilities predict their solar-induced demise

A report by the Edison Electric Institute, the trade group of U.S. investor-owned utilities, highlights the seemingly insurmountable challenges utilities face in the next 20 years.

By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: ComEd, Batman and one crazy meter

Too busy to read Utility Dive last week? No worries, that's what we are here for.

By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013

Pike predicts: Despite tech gaps, energy storage to soar

Expect 56 GW of new long-duration energy storage to be installed by 2022, a new Pike Research report says.

By Malena Amusa • April 12, 2013

Xcel restores power to 64,000 hit by ice storm in S.D., Minn.

Xcel deployed 420 utility workers to restore power in South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota.

By Malena Amusa • April 12, 2013

Spring storm recap: 3 dead, power outages affect thousands

Tornadoes, hail, and high winds ripped through the Midwest, Mississippi and now the Carolinas, causing 3 fatalities and widespread power outages.

By Malena Amusa • April 12, 2013

Power outages affect 45,000 in Missouri, Illinois

A storm sweeping through the Midwest left 45,000 Ameren customers without electricity last night.

By Davide Savenije • April 11, 2013

USDA pledges $280M to boost rural grids in 13 states

Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the funding would be used to improve system reliability in underserved areas.

By Davide Savenije • April 10, 2013

Key disrupters intensify change-or-die times for utilities

GTM dishes up the latest examination of Edison Electric Institute's report identifying the top disrupters threatening private-owned utilities’ survival.

By Malena Amusa • April 10, 2013

Xcel moves to block municipalization of Boulder, Colo.

Xcel Energy has given Boulder notice that it believes the town has no right to condemn its substations and distribution system outside of the city limits.

By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013

FERC approves new tree trimming rules

New rules for vegetation management focus on vulnerable transmission lines, inspection requirements and minimum clearance distances.

By Davide Savenije • April 8, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Entergy, Exelon and BP wind

Serious news a video of a drunk man in China topped our list of most popular posts this week. Have a look for yourself!

By Brian Warmoth • April 5, 2013

Smartphones fit prominently into Pecan Street's smart grid plans

CEO Brewster McCracken talks to the National Journal about how he sees utility customers using their phones in the future.

By Brian Warmoth • April 4, 2013

SoCal Edison kicks off $1B grid upgrade

A $2.2 million project jump starts the 2-year electricity reliability plan.

By Malena Amusa • April 4, 2013

Cooper unleashes new, totally-integrated switchgear

The Smart VFI switchgear promises to reduce downtown and improve reliability.

By Malena Amusa • April 4, 2013

Texas invests $6.8B in wind transmission system

The move is expected to attract another $3.3 billion from wind farm developers.

By Davide Savenije • April 3, 2013

Duke settles rate hike case in Ohio

Duke Energy will raise electric rates by 2.9% if the settlement is approved by state regulators.

By Davide Savenije • April 3, 2013

Demand response gains greater participation due to FERC rule

DR payments in the PJM Interconnection spurred $8.7 million in revenue for participating companies last summer and fall, compared to $7.1 million between 2008 and March 2012, PJM reports.

By Malena Amusa • April 3, 2013

Video: Drunk man gets caught on a power line in China

See for yourself what it took to get him down.

By Brian Warmoth • April 2, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Duke's logo, ComEd and crime

Catch up on Utility Dive's biggest posts of the week before you head into the weekend.

By Brian Warmoth • March 28, 2013