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

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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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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

DistribuTECH 2013: Announcements and rollouts to watch going into the show

Whether you're on the ground in San Diego or watching remotely, here's what Cisco, Texas Instruments and DVI have announced before the show floor's Tuesday opening.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 28, 2013

Google spends $2.6M to influence smart grid policy

The Internet giant is actively trying to expedite grid modernization.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013

Chicago suburb will test solar grid

Oak Park has been chosen as the test site for solar-powered technology.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013

Army pushes forward with renewable energy plans

The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward producing 1 gigawatt of renewable energy by 2025.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013

Georgia Power seeking coal alternatives

The 10-year effort will initially eliminate 20% of the utility grid's electrical capacity.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013

Missouri may add utility surcharge to fund upgrades

Supporters of the new plan contend that the new funds will help modernize the state's power infrastructure.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013

Con Edison seeks rate hike for $1B in anti-storm spending

After its unprepared response to Hurricane Sandy, Con Edison is seeking federal funding and rate increases to finance infrastructural upgrades.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 25, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Power outages and the changing energy market

As Duke decides whether to shut down a power plant, BrightSource and SoCalEdison terminated a solar purchase deal.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 25, 2013

Maine wind generators get key approval from utility regulators

The approval grants a Norwegian energy giant permission to build a large offshore wind project.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013

Arizona regulators cut solar incentives

The reductions will affect residential solar installations.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013

Mississippi regulators reconsider Southern Co. rate hike

The state's PSC has approved a settlement that allows the company to seek higher rates.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013