Indiana regulators look into utility cost reimbursement measure

The measure is facing opposition from consumer advocates and customers.

By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013

Market for smart grid PLC systems to balloon past $418M by 2020

The current revenue associated with this market is $283 million.

By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 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

The U.S. power grid is getting less reliable and more expensive

In fact, a new study shows that grid costs are rising about twice as quickly as the rate of inflation.

By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013

California community to remove utility lines

Indian Wells regulators have decided to take away all of the remaining above-ground lines.

By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013

How the 10 biggest U.S. utilities use Twitter

Utilities deal with unique demands and constraints on social media, but the big players are figuring out how to make tweets matter.

By Davide Savenije • March 8, 2013

For utility news: 12 journalists on Twitter you need to follow

These reporters and editors represent some of the best in the business from the NYT, WSJ and other prominent outlets.

By Davide Savenije • March 8, 2013

NRC issues report cards to U.S. nuclear power plants

Each of the 104 plants currently in operation were given assessment letters.

By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 2013

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

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