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

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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. 

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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

Pennsylvania utility increasing smart meter fees, rolling out new wave of installation

The utility is buying new meters and won't be installing them until five to seven years from now.

By Christopher Sacco • March 4, 2013

Dominion working on generation-scale solar project in Georgia

The project will be the utility's first generation-scale solar addition in its portfolio.

By Christopher Sacco • March 4, 2013

How do smart meter radiation levels compare with other devices?

Two science writers attempt to counter radiation concerns that have recently plagued smart meter rollouts.

By Brian Warmoth • March 1, 2013

Nestlé installs first global wind project in California

The turbines of the facility will provide about 30 percent of its electricity.

By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013

Siemens rehires workers at Kansas manufacturing plant

The company is bringing back employees that had previously been laid off as well as adding new jobs.

By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013

Report shows U.S. No. 1, China No. 2 in smart grid investment

The investment in the technology totaled $13.9 billion worldwide in 2012.

By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013

NRC cites three plants for radiation rule violations

The plants exceeded the limits of its public radiation notification system.

By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013

Colorado city feuds with Xcel while trying to form municipal utility

Utility customers in Boulder are left waiting as the legal battle unfolds.

By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: PG&E, data and solar

Need a refresher on the biggest utilities news stories of the week? Give us a minute, and we'll take care of everything.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 28, 2013

How is the smart grid preparing for future superstorms?

Utilities are facing worsening weather conditions whether they like it or not — here's how they're planning to protect themselves.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 28, 2013

Duke weighs rooftop solar expansion as utilities faces 'anemic' growth

Unpredictable long-term energy demand is leading Duke Energy to consider moving into the solar panel business. 

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 28, 2013

Louisiana energy efficiency program put on hold

State regulators voted to halt the program so that the specifics of the plan can be reevaluated.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

Indianapolis utility extends service contract with Landis+Gyr

The plan extends an agreement that has been in place since 1997.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

Silver Spring unveils transformer monitoring solution

The solution offers real-time visibility of the company's distribution and substation transformers.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

NRG Energy plans to bring 590 MW of solar energy online in 2013

The company also intends to bring on more than 2,000 MW of natural gas generation throughout the year.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

7 U.S. power insights from the EIA's new Electricity Data Browser

The Energy Information Administration's electricity data is a treasure trove of insights — but you have to know what you're looking for.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 27, 2013

DOE makes solar funding available to electric co-ops

The U.S. Department of Energy plans to increase the reliability of solar power.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013

Entergy's John Herron elected to Duke exec board

Herron will become the 16th member of the board and will aid the search for Jim Rogers' replacement as CEO.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013