Entergy: Outside experts to investigate Super Bowl outage

The utility and the Superdome's management company announced their plan to hire outside experts to investigate the blackout. 

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 5, 2013

Super Bowl blackout exposes not-so-smart grid

The much-discussed power outage during the Super Bowl only served to remind experts of the U.S. electrical grid's vulnerabilities.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 5, 2013

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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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PG&E gets approval for solar purchase agreement

The utility will buy the power generated by a 150 MW plant in California.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 5, 2013

Exelon denies misleading NRC

The NRC has asked the company to meet to discuss possible sanctions.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 5, 2013

TVA tree-cutting policy leads to federal lawsuit

The federal lawsuit stems from a April 2012 filing and has ballooned to include 11 plaintiffs.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 5, 2013

NRG finishes California solar project

According to NRG, the project is the largest solar plant in the state.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 5, 2013

Smart grid received $434M in venture capital funding in 2012

The funding represents almost $60 million increase over 2011.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 5, 2013

Super Bowl power failure 'chance' predicted in memo

Details continue to emerge following the Super Bowl power outage but the cause still remains unclear.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 4, 2013

Super Bowl power outage is stadium's fault, Entergy says

Entergy has blamed the half-hour outage on the Superdome's equipment.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 4, 2013

Alaska regulators consider unified utility

A state representative is wondering if the state would be better served by a single utility.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 4, 2013

Maryland PSC allows smart meter opt out

The decision extends a temporary order that allows customers to reject smart meters installation.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 4, 2013

Duke to close two North Carolina power plants

The plants are some of the oldest in the state.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 4, 2013

DistribuTECH 2013: Conference round-up

At the start of the week, Utility Dive previewed the announcements anticipated at the DistribuTECH 2013. After three eventful days in San Diego, California, the show is over. Utility Dive is here to provide a recap of all the big headlines: GE Digital Energy la...

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 1, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: DistribuTECH, Nest and Google

Want to see what other utility news readers cared about this week? Now is your chance.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 1, 2013

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

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