Regulators approve route for $66M tranmission line in Kan.

The line will improve grid reliability and efficiency in central Kansas.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013

The end of the grid as we know it: This week's most read utility news

In case you missed the omens last week, here are five signs the end of the grid is nigh.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 30, 2013

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Data Centers and the US Grid

A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.

By Utility Dive staff

First Energy energizes 138 kV transmission line

The project cost $20 million, but an even bigger investment will soon follow.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 30, 2013

Syrian cyberattacks strike Twitter, NY Times—are utilities next?

As U.S. institutions face cyberattacks, experts are warning industries with critical infrastructure to be prepared. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 29, 2013

California electricity market prices 70% higher than last year

Higher natural prices, increased load and other factors have driven electricity market prices up, according to the California Independent System Operator. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 27, 2013

DOE, N.J. to build storm-proof microgrid for emergency events

The microgrid's capacity will exceed 50 megawatts and power the state's rail transit system.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

Report: U.S. power grid on verge of failure

A study of spatial networks reveals the potential for cascading failures, which could result in the "abrupt—and unpredictable—collapse" of the U.S. power grid.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

4 challenges the utility business faces today

Utility Dive analyzed utilities' second quarter earnings calls to see what they're doing about the some of the biggest common business problems facing the industry.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

Massive wildfire threatens San Francisco's power supply

San Francisco is facing possible blackouts and damage to its electrical infrastructure.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

Here's why utilities could lose $6B tonight

Solar storms can damage satellites and power grids, resulting in estimated potential losses of $3-$6 billion on the grid alone.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 23, 2013

One of America's deadliest jobs: Power line installation and repair

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows electrical power line work is the seventh deadliest job in the U.S.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 22, 2013

AEP, Dominion to upgrade West Va. transmission line

The utilities will spend more than $60 million updating the 500-kilovolt Lexington-Cloverdale line erected in 1966.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 22, 2013

Ameren to embark on $1.1B transmission project

The project is Ameren’s largest single investment since the 1980s.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 22, 2013

PPL, PSE&G to build $1.3B Northeast power line

PSE&G and PPL will start construction on the 145-mile project to replace an 85-year-old power line.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 22, 2013

22% of SoCal Edison utility poles are unsafe, study finds

Fires and blackouts from toppled poles drove Southern California Edison to investigate the utility’s poles. What the utility found was problematic.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 20, 2013

EIA graphics break down residential energy consumption in these 16 states

The Energy Information Administration has published data and graphs on 16 states' residential energy consumption.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 19, 2013

SMUD CEO Di Stasio to retire after 32 years

Di Stasio is leaving on a high note after having successfully deployed SMUD's smart grid project.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 19, 2013

ObamaGrid, EVs and the anti-smart meter movie: This week's most read utility news

If you missed the big headlines last week, here's what you need to know.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 16, 2013

Demand for renewables driving Europe's T&D market growth

The race to integrate renewables is causing Europe to dramatically revamp its transmission networks, according to a new report.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 16, 2013

National Grid to invest $1.6B in N.Y. grid

The utility’s 3-year spending plan will modernize and replace old assets.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 15, 2013

China, CTC Global to build next-gen transmission line

CTC's composite carbon-and-glass materials will make transmission lines lighter, more heat resistant and less prone to line loss than steel-core cables.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 15, 2013

Electric vehicle integration: 6 best practices for utilities

Southern California Edison is preparing for 350,000 EVs in its territory by 2020—are you?

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 14, 2013

Construction on Xcel’s $185M Texas-to-Oklahoma power line is now underway

The line will connect customers to cheaper power supplies outside the region and improve transmission reliability and capacity.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 14, 2013

Despite threats and gunshots, tree trimming prevents outages

Tree-trimming is working despite protestors' best efforts.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 13, 2013

Making the case for grid investment: 6 insights from the White House's new report

On Monday, the Executive Office of the President issued a report titled "Economic Benefits of Increasing Electric Grid Resilience to Weather Outages." Here's what you need to know.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 12, 2013