Dominion gets patent for conservation platform

The technology will enable utilities to plan, manage, and validate data for grid optimization.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 19, 2013

Washington utility breaks wind energy record

PSE's three wind farms supplied a record for energy consumption.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 19, 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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Duke suing Ohio over line relocation project

The utility is feuding with Cincinnati on the grounds that a streetcar project is unconstitutional.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 19, 2013

US government announces $8M rural smart grid investment

The announcement is part of a plan that will give rural areas in 12 states loan guarantees to improve their electric service.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 19, 2013

Research: American utilities lag on standards, best practices

The Newton-Evans Research Company released a report highlighting the difference in priorities for North American and international utilities.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 15, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Nemo, Google and Entergy

What do these three topics have in common? They all trended among the top news posts on Utility Dive over the last seven days.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 15, 2013

GE auctioning transmission capacity from smart grid project

15 MWs will be on the block from the New Jersey Linden VFT project.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 14, 2013

ComEd's upped rate for Ill. smart grid improvements advances

An Illinois State Senate panel likes the request as it move on to the governor's desk.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 14, 2013

Cybersecurity startup raises $15M

Following on the heels of Obama's cybersecurity order, the cyber-protection startup Cylance raised $15 milion in funds.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 14, 2013

Texas consumer group wants to lower energy use, not add generators

As the state looks for ways to solve its electricity problems, Public Citizen argues that incentivizing lower peak use is the way to go.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 13, 2013

Pull electricity out of thin air? A German student says he can

Using wireless transfer technology, Dennis Siegel claims to demonstrate a process for pulling power straight out of nearby lines.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 13, 2013

Study: Inefficient damage assessments hinder power restoration

A survey report from Macrosoft indicates that slow, time-consuming damage assessments frequently delay the restoration process.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 13, 2013

Obama's State of the Union speech coincides with cybersecurity order

Infrastructure enters the spotlight as the POTUS bypasses Congress to push for protections against cyberattacks.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 13, 2013

West Virginia anticipates bad weather, rate increases likely

The state's PSC is seeking significant changes to the power outage repines time.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 13, 2013

New app gives minute-by-minute power grid updates for California

In addition to providing basic information, the app will hopefully move California toward a cleaner grid.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 13, 2013

Oregon and California could possibly cooperate on energy

The partnership will hopefully smooth out energy imbalances.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 13, 2013

ClearEdge acquires UTC Power

The Oregon-based fuel cell manufacturer will acquire its larger Connecticut competitor.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 13, 2013

Relay manufacturer blames Entergy for Super Bowl blackout

S&C Electric Co. defended the quality of its product and claimed the system operators were at fault. 

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 12, 2013

Turkey unveils $5B smart grid plan

The U.S government anticipates there will be an abundance of opportunities for U.S. energy and smart grid companies.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 12, 2013

Obama expected to issue cybersecurity order

Ahead of tonight's State of the Union address, President Obama plans to issue an executive order creating a cybersecurity program.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 12, 2013

Pepco's DC customers say smart meters make them ill

Several customers of the largest utility in the nation's capital are complaining that smart meters are adversely affecting their health.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 12, 2013

Xcel introduces rate hike to upgrade aging infrastructure

The utility is struggling to upgrade its equipment while still supplying adequate service to its customers.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 12, 2013

New standards: Home appliances need to be smart grid-enabled

The CEA and EPRI have announced new standards to integrate household appliances with the smart grid.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 12, 2013

Global solar installs hits 100 GW

Despite struggles for many solar PV companies, solar is being deployed more than ever before.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 12, 2013

San Diego regulators approve solar project

When fully operational, the project will generate 7.5 megawatts of energy.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 12, 2013