Minnesota Power outlines plans for new transmission line and more renewables

The utility's plan calls for renewable energy investments and construction of a major transmission line.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 1, 2013

Georgia utility finishes smart meter installation ahead of schedule

The electric cooperative is six months ahead of schedule.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 1, 2013

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Grid Resiliency

Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

DOE to invest $9 million in solar development

The federal agency will invest the money in an effort to accelerate solar energy deployment.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 1, 2013

Report reaffirms smart meter safety

The new report comes from the state of Vermont and confirms the safety of the meters.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 1, 2013

Ohio State University to save $1 million thanks to wind power

The university is using renewable energy to cut its electricity bill in 2013.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 1, 2013

Siemens opens new smart grid center in Canada

The facility will be home to smart grid R&D in collaboration with NB Power.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 31, 2013

Over 330K without power in Northeast

Storms knocked out power for residents and businesses up and down the East coast.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 31, 2013

HERO announces solar agreement with Progress

The project will constitute a solar farm in Florida that's part of an interconnection study process.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013

ConEd to offer storm protection plan

The plan will protect critical equipment from devastating storms.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013

Elster unveils Callisto grid performance system

The company says that the new system will transform how utilities optimize their advanced metering infrastructure.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013

Chicago company expands smart grid portfolio

S&C Electric new line of smart grid solutions aims to improve the performance of utility power systems.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013

California regulators approve large-scale solar project

The approval will allow a solar developer to sell power from its projects as part of a 25-year agreement.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 31, 2013

DistribuTECH 2013: Siemens, Proximetry team up for smart grid platform

Breaking news from DistribuTECH 2013: Siemens and Proximetry have partnered up to bring a network management system to utilities.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 30, 2013

Chesapeake Energy's co-founder and CEO stepping down amid scandal

The company's crumbling finances, an SEC investigation and shareholder mutiny have led its chief executive to retire.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013

PG&E prepares for final smart meter push

The California utility will push to complete all remaining smart meter installations in the coming months.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013

Landis+Gyr to supply metering solutions for Ill. smart grid project

The project will enable two-way advanced metering for Ameren Illinois' customers.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013

Itron meters to use Qualcomm chipsets

Itron's meters will supply new smart solutions and strengthen the company's integrated cellular offerings.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013

NRC to decide on San Onofre nuclear plant this spring

The ruling on restarting the stalled plant has been pending for months.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 30, 2013

PG&E pledges to preserve gnome paintings on Oakland poles

The 2,000 gnomes have proven to be popular with local residents.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 29, 2013

California utility to deploy advanced smart grid analytic

The deployment is designed to maximize the utility's smart grid investments.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013

NRC begins final inspection at stalled Nebraskan power plant

A primary focus was recent problems to a water pump.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013

Nuclear fuel transport package approved

The NRC approved the plan, which is expected to launch its first delivery in 2014.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013

Group claims Duke's talks with state regulators were improper

The advocacy group has asked for an investigation into the utility's conversations with the state's utilities commission.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013

Mississippi Power, PSC agree on rate request for power plant

The utility has been permitted to request a recovery of financing costs for a 582 MW power plant.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 29, 2013

Smart grid spending hit $13.9B in 2012

According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, global smart grid spending is expected to reach $25.2 billion per year by 2018.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013