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Man sues Entergy Texas for $1M over backyard electrical shock
The lawsuit doesn't state what Fernando Ponce was doing when the alleged shock occurred.
By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
How to make utility customers insanely happy
Experts and a new study from J.D. Power contribute some excellent recommendations for what utilities should focus on to satisfy their customers.
By Malena Amusa • July 25, 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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PSO, OG&E combat 100K storm blackout; gov. calls state of emergency
Assessing the damage, PSO said it will take several days to completely restore power.
By Malena Amusa • July 25, 2013 -
Duke Energy's Rowand says utility is evaluating plugless EV charging stations
Rowand says the utility must determine whether it provides infrastructure with the electricity.
By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2013 -
Minneapolis considering city-owned utilities
Some in the city believe municipal ownership could lower the price residents pay.
By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2013 -
Conn. utility invests $11M to flood-proof substations
The United Illuminating Co.'s high-tech flood protection won't take chances with the next Sandy.
By Malena Amusa • July 24, 2013 -
Mohawk Valley businesses receive flood aid from National Grid
The utility is offering grants and loans to businesses hit by last month's flooding.
By Roger Riddell • July 23, 2013 -
EIA
Wholesale power prices rise across Lower 48
Factors such as natural gas supply constraints contributed to the increase.
By Roger Riddell • July 23, 2013 -
Deep Dive
International smart grid checkup: Will these investments pay off?
Smart grid tech has become a priority in some areas, but will these world powers be better off at the end of the day?
By Malena Amusa • July 23, 2013 -
Sunrise Energy Ventures sells Indy Solar projects to Dominion Resources
The three projects are projected to increase Indiana's solar-produced energy fivefold.
By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2013 -
What will $220M do for Integrys' new modernization project
Integrys Energy’s Wisconsin unit has gained the go-ahead to launch a large-scale reliability upgrade.
By Malena Amusa • July 22, 2013 -
New York City breaks peak usage record
The heat index was as high as 110 degrees Friday.
By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2013 -
NYISO once again predicts record-breaking demand
Dive Summary: The New York Independent System Operator once again forecast record-breaking power usage Friday, predicting a peak of 34,600 MW—a number that would surpass the state's all-time record of 33,939 MW from 2006. The grid operator says it will have enough power...
By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2013 -
Solar and hackers: The most read utility news of the week
Check out the most popular Utility Dive posts of the past few days right here.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Dynamic pricing pilots: 5 utilities' programs, technology and results
What are utilities doing to shave peak load and save customers money?
By Malena Amusa • July 18, 2013 -
New York power usage, day 4: Guess what?
The state's grid operator is once again instituting demand response programs, but this time for the entire state.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
Enel Green Power signs $458M in power purchase agreements in Mexico
The Italian utility will build a new wind farm in San Luis Potosí as part of the two agreements.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
ComEd conducts first-ever 'worst-case' emergency drill
The drill tested ComEd's response to the biggest power outage yet to occur.
By Malena Amusa • July 17, 2013 -
Power prices bounce as Northeast heat wave increases demand
Prices are up in New York City as it approaches a two-year consumption high.
By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2013 -
For third day, NYISO considers power reduction measures
The grid has yet to experience any major blackouts.
By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2013 -
Brutal heat may lead NYISO to reduce power usage for second day
The grid's demand response programs are meant to conserve power usage on peak demand days.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The 10 greatest challenges the utility industry faces today
Panelists at this year's National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid shared opinions on everything from dynamic pricing to the evolution of the utility business model.
By Davide Savenije • July 16, 2013 -
Gulf Power seeks $74M rate hike for sweeping grid upgrades
The Florida-based utility rate hike will be the highest in its history.
By Malena Amusa • July 16, 2013 -
DOE's Eastern Interconnection design of the future tainted by conflicting interests
Can system owners ever get along and back big-scale change to the grid?
By Malena Amusa • July 16, 2013 -
NYISO implements power reduction programs due to heat wave
Near-record electricity demand is expected over the next few days.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013
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