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Deep Dive
California's grid needs these 3 upgrades after the San Onofre shutdown
After SONGS' permanent closing Friday, rapid upgrades are underway to bolster Southern California's grid.
By Malena Amusa • June 12, 2013 -
Bloomberg rolls out $20B storm-protection plan for NYC, grid infrastructure
Grid assets are a major concern for the city following last year's damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.
By Brian Warmoth • June 11, 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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Ex-Energy Secretary: Utilities need 'another business model' to grow
Steven Chu suggested the industry faces serious disruption if they do not act soon.
By Davide Savenije • June 11, 2013 -
The graph that will scare the utility industry
The U.S. Energy Information Administration projected growth of electricity demand—and it's not a pretty picture.
By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2013 -
Clean Line Energy to build 200-mile transmission line in N.M.
The line will transmit 1.5GW of renewable power from New Mexico to the western U.S.
By Malena Amusa • June 10, 2013 -
The need for advanced DMS is on the rise
Innovation and demand will create a $935M market for distribution management systems globally.
By Malena Amusa • June 10, 2013 -
Deep Dive
This microgrid infographic shows who is using them and where
The numbers don't lie, and the consensus about the biggest adoption is easy to see.
By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2013 -
Twitter, renewables and a plot to mislead regulators: This week's most read utility news
Missed the news this week? Here's what you need to know.
By Davide Savenije • June 7, 2013 -
How to avert extreme storm damage to the grid
Industry experts convened to decide bold steps to avoid the ravages of storms.
By Malena Amusa • June 7, 2013 -
East Coast utilities spend billions to protect against next superstorm
Smart grids are increasingly necessary in a utility’s long-term grid-hardening plans.
By Malena Amusa • June 5, 2013 -
ComEd prepares for severe heat and storms
Take a look at some of the utility’s extensive improvements.
By Malena Amusa • June 5, 2013 -
Opower's Laskey explains the secret behind getting consumers to save energy
In a newly-released TED talk, the company's co-founder talks about data, social science and how he wants to generate two terawatt hours in energy savings.
By Brian Warmoth • June 4, 2013 -
PGE unveils new battery storage system with transactive capabilities
Portland General Electric will be a great utility to watch as the various uses of transactive energy unfold.
By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013 -
PGE to spend $1B on new resources
The Portland utility’s investments, which include a new natural gas-fired power plant and a wind farm, will provide cleaner, more efficient energy.
By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013 -
Deep Dive
What happens when a utility needs to invest more in infrastructure?
Tough finances and politics—not bad weather—are keeping Ameren customers blacked-out after storms on Friday.
By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013 -
Eight utilities join MISO
Cleco Corp. and seven other utilities have joined the Independent System Operator.
By Davide Savenije • June 3, 2013 -
New $850M underwater line brings power from N.J. to Manhattan
The 7.5 mile cable runs under the Hudson River.
By Davide Savenije • June 3, 2013 -
35,000 Ameren customers without power; storm damages 200 poles
"Significant infrastructure damage" from storms has hampered restoration in Missouri and Illinois.
By Malena Amusa • June 3, 2013 -
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Warren Buffett, NV Energy and FERC
Need to catch up on the news posts that mattered most to Utility Dive readers this week? Here's your cheat sheet.
By Brian Warmoth • May 31, 2013 -
Duke deploys 5,000 linemen in 6 states to brace against storms
Tree trimming, pole inspections and outage followup will also drive Duke’s storm hardening plan.
By Malena Amusa • May 31, 2013 -
Duke Energy rolling out smart meters to 240K customers in N.C.
The project seeks to replace meters that have become outdated.
By Davide Savenije • May 30, 2013 -
Mastering the Arc
When inquisitive minds cross advanced materials, innovative solutions to interrupt current flow develop.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Efacec Deploying Smart Grid Solutions For El Salvador Utility
Efacec ACS has been selected to deliver smart grid technology to one of the largest electric distribution companies in El Salvador, the Distribuidora de Electricidad [...]
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
NJ utility on top of summer reliability
Jersey Central Power & Light has completed projects totaling more than $15 million to enhance service reliability throughout its northern and central New Jersey territories, including rebuilding transmission lines, upgrading substation equipment, and rebuilding infrastructure.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Citi Sees Brent-WTI Oil Price Spread Narrow ‘For a While’
Citi’s commodity research team just released a densely-packed note that breaks down the US oil transportation system reorganization currently underway and models potential market impacts associated with shifting crude and product flow patterns. Global oil price benchmark crude West Texas...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013
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