Wisconsin substation project nearly complete

The project will help support future load growth and reduce outage times.

By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 2013

Kansas utility to implement cutting-edge radio network

The move aims to upgrade the utility's aging radio system.

By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 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

Duke files adjustment to fuel and energy efficiency charges for its Carolina customers

The utility says the proposed increases reflects investments made for programs that help customers manage their energy use.

By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 2013

Texas power market's revamp may wait until fall

Critics wonder if the state has the generation necessary to beat summer heat in 2013.

By Brian Warmoth • March 7, 2013

U.S. energy trends: Home use of electronics rises as heating, cooling drops

A breakdown of the Energy Information Administration's residential energy consumption data reveals some intriguing insights.

By Davide Savenije • March 7, 2013

Will Duke's rooftop solar move 'slow' electricity demand?

CEO Jim Rogers said the utility is considering expanding into the rooftop solar panel market.

By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013

Sun comes up on NRG's new Calif. solar operation

NRG has announced that commercial operations for its latest project have officially began.

By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013

Electricity data: Primary residential consumption exceeds on site use by threefold

A breakdown of the EIA's residential consumption data reveals huge electricity-related losses of energy.

By Davide Savenije • March 6, 2013

Sen. Wyden calls for more FERC flexibility on utility rules

Wyden criticized Order No. 1000 and urged FERC to respect regional authority.

By Brian Warmoth • March 6, 2013

Utah utility to customers: Best energy savings video wins $10K

Rocky Mountain Power is hosting a homemade video contest to maximize their consumers' energy-saving potential.

By Davide Savenije • March 6, 2013

Snoquester knocks out power for 60,000 near D.C.

Dominion, AEP and FirstEnergy are among the utilities feeling the storm's impact.

By Brian Warmoth • March 6, 2013

Winter storm leaves inches in Chicago, Northeast's utilities on notice

Georgia Power shares workers as the region prepares for heavy wind and snow.

By Brian Warmoth • March 6, 2013

Indianapolis utility to add more than 30 solar projects

The move will add nearly 100 MW of solar power to the state's grid.

By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013

Florida utility to install 223,000 smart meters, offer paid opt-out plan

The utility is stepping up its efforts to install the meters in Orlando.

By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013

New Mexico utility expands solar power capacity

The new project is expected to generate enough power for about 1,600 average-sized homes.

By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013

Dominion adds mobile, smartphone outage features ahead of storm

The company is hoping to improve communications and response times as outages occur.

By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013

Minn. bill would up Xcel's costs for electricity

Biomass-related costs would be factors in to prices as a result.

By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013

Smart meter opponent allegedly built bomb, threatened utility

The bomb appeared to be constructed with mason jars filled with jet fuel.

By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013

Palo Alto, Calif., approves total 'carbon neutral' plan

Now, the city will have to lock down additional green energy sources to fill in some gaps.

By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013

Is thermal storage getting unduly ignored?

A look at the tech behind this heater shows that it could be worth more attention.

By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013

Walmart installing solar panels on Ohio stores

The retailer is partnering with SolarCity on the project that will add panels to both Walmarts and Sam's Clubs stores throughout the state.

By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013

Federal court rules in favor of Ocotillo wind project

California regulators have adopted mitigation measures to avoid or minimize the project's overall impact.

By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013

Co-op cites Indiana-Michigan Power line in Sunday outages

Service is back, though Midwest Energy relayed its frustrations in an announcement.

By Brian Warmoth • March 4, 2013

Look at the data: Seasonal electricity use varies widely by sector

The difference between residential customers' habits and those of commercial and industrial users is obvious in this EIA graph.

By Brian Warmoth • March 4, 2013

BPLG unveils smart grid solution for substations

The tech enables the substations to act as intelligent hubs within the smart grid.

By Christopher Sacco • March 4, 2013