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The 10 best utilities for economic development for 2013
Site Selection Magazine selected 10 utilities who helped "projects and communities hit growth milestones."
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 4, 2013 -
Another existential threat to the power grid—squirrels!
Utilities estimate that squirrels cause between 7%-20% of all power outages, according to New York Times contributor Jon Mooallem.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineGrid Resiliency
The risk from natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and heat waves is compounded by rising demand for power that threatens to put additional strain on the grid, as well as cyber and physical attacks on critical infrastructure.
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Transmission upgrades replace lost coal in Ohio
Transmission upgrades have helped Ohio avoid building new generating capacity after the retirement of 1,400 MW of coal in 2012.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013 -
NRC seeks comment on Yucca Mountain nuclear waste disposal
The commission must come up with a final decision on whether to permit or prevent nuclear waste disposal at the Nevada mountain.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Regulators approve route for $66M tranmission line in Kan.
The line will improve grid reliability and efficiency in central Kansas.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013 -
The end of the grid as we know it: This week's most read utility news
In case you missed the omens last week, here are five signs the end of the grid is nigh.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 30, 2013 -
First Energy energizes 138 kV transmission line
The project cost $20 million, but an even bigger investment will soon follow.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 30, 2013 -
Syrian cyberattacks strike Twitter, NY Times—are utilities next?
As U.S. institutions face cyberattacks, experts are warning industries with critical infrastructure to be prepared.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 29, 2013 -
California electricity market prices 70% higher than last year
Higher natural prices, increased load and other factors have driven electricity market prices up, according to the California Independent System Operator.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 27, 2013 -
DOE, N.J. to build storm-proof microgrid for emergency events
The microgrid's capacity will exceed 50 megawatts and power the state's rail transit system.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Report: U.S. power grid on verge of failure
A study of spatial networks reveals the potential for cascading failures, which could result in the "abrupt—and unpredictable—collapse" of the U.S. power grid.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Deep Dive
4 challenges the utility business faces today
Utility Dive analyzed utilities' second quarter earnings calls to see what they're doing about the some of the biggest common business problems facing the industry.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Massive wildfire threatens San Francisco's power supply
San Francisco is facing possible blackouts and damage to its electrical infrastructure.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Here's why utilities could lose $6B tonight
Solar storms can damage satellites and power grids, resulting in estimated potential losses of $3-$6 billion on the grid alone.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 23, 2013 -
One of America's deadliest jobs: Power line installation and repair
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows electrical power line work is the seventh deadliest job in the U.S.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 22, 2013 -
AEP, Dominion to upgrade West Va. transmission line
The utilities will spend more than $60 million updating the 500-kilovolt Lexington-Cloverdale line erected in 1966.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 22, 2013 -
PPL, PSE&G to build $1.3B Northeast power line
PSE&G and PPL will start construction on the 145-mile project to replace an 85-year-old power line.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Ameren to embark on $1.1B transmission project
The project is Ameren’s largest single investment since the 1980s.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 22, 2013 -
22% of SoCal Edison utility poles are unsafe, study finds
Fires and blackouts from toppled poles drove Southern California Edison to investigate the utility’s poles. What the utility found was problematic.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 20, 2013 -
EIA graphics break down residential energy consumption in these 16 states
The Energy Information Administration has published data and graphs on 16 states' residential energy consumption.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 19, 2013 -
SMUD CEO Di Stasio to retire after 32 years
Di Stasio is leaving on a high note after having successfully deployed SMUD's smart grid project.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 19, 2013 -
ObamaGrid, EVs and the anti-smart meter movie: This week's most read utility news
If you missed the big headlines last week, here's what you need to know.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 16, 2013 -
Demand for renewables driving Europe's T&D market growth
The race to integrate renewables is causing Europe to dramatically revamp its transmission networks, according to a new report.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 16, 2013 -
National Grid to invest $1.6B in N.Y. grid
The utility’s 3-year spending plan will modernize and replace old assets.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 15, 2013 -
China, CTC Global to build next-gen transmission line
CTC's composite carbon-and-glass materials will make transmission lines lighter, more heat resistant and less prone to line loss than steel-core cables.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 15, 2013
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