Tens of thousands lose power in Kan., Mo. as 'Thundersnow' hits

Kansas City Power & Light, Wester and BPU all report significant outages.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 26, 2013

Hawaiian Electric seeks utility-scale renewable projects

The goal is to get the projects up and running quickly at a reasonable price.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Nuclear plant violations lead to Duke-NRC meeting

An apparent license violation was the catalyst for the meeting.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

PG&E refuses to comply with smart meter ban

The utility rejected Sebastopol's newly adopted ban and will ignore any potential fines associated with it.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

NH lawmakers weigh suspension of wind projects

A new bill designed to halt wind project development is currently in committee in the state's House of Representatives.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

Mich. attorney general opposes DTE's smart meter opt-out fee

Schuette's office filed a statement calling the proposed plan "not just and reasonable."

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 25, 2013

Va. ends renewable energy bonuses

After a report questioned the effectiveness of the bonuses, Gov. McDonnell signed a law eliminating them.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 22, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Oncor, Duke and smart meters

Need a refresher on this week's biggest utility news? Get started here.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 22, 2013

Florida senators consider nuclear utility rate changes

The senators are trying to change a state law that charges customers for nuclear power plant construction even if the plant is never built.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

New project forecasts incoming solar energy

The project is funded primarily with $4.1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

Wind power turbine market will remain competitive, says report

Despite continued growth, times could remain challenging for turbine manufacturers.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

Utilities lock in fixed-price wind power contracts

The rush to lock into these rates demonstrates the success of the federal tax credit policy.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

5 smart grid utility insights: Who wants to stay dumb?

From advanced metering to renewables, here are where utilities' priorities are at for 2013.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 21, 2013

PPL to invest almost $1 billion into its system

The funding will to improve the reliability of the system that delivers power to its customers.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

FERC finds that all new U.S. electricity capacity in January came from renewable sources

Wind power represented the largest source of the the month's generation, with solar and biomass a distant second and third.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

California solar project hits 100 MW milestone

The plant is currently California's largest operating PV power plant.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

Minnesota solar industry pushes for solar power mandate

The proposed legislation would make it mandatory for power companies to hit a solar target by 2030.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

California community aims to ban smart meters

A measure could make it illegal for a utility to install a smart meter.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

PSE&G plots $3.9B storm upgrade

The New Jersey utility will enact a 10-year plan to protect its infrastructure from severe weather.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 20, 2013

Ruling on Enron-era pricing could see $1.6B refund

California ratepayers could see $1.6 billion if FERC adopts an administrative law judge's ruling on market violations.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 20, 2013

Poll finds that Americans still support nuclear power

Those who strongly favor nuclear power outnumbered the opposition by more than two-to-one.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013

Wind producer applies for wind permit in Illinois

The project will require a capital investment of around $200 million.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013

NRC to step up oversight at New York nuclear plants

The new oversight stems from changes to indicators used by the NRC.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013

Tendril offers new data platform for Arizona utility

The solution will hopefully result in reduced energy costs for customers.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013

Texas smart grid project integrates wind using energy storage

The new system will by installed in Lubbock, Texas as part of a smart grid demonstration project.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013