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Can ComEd get 800,000 customers back from its rivals?
The Chicago-based utility has lost nearly 800,000 customers to alternative electricity companies.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 13, 2013 -
Exelon turns away from merchant generation business
The nation's largest nuclear generation owner will shift focus to its regulated business, on which it plans to spend billions in the coming years.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 12, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Utilities are preparing to spend billions building out transmission at a time when affordability is a major concern.Get a handle on what’s at stake and the solutions being offered in this trendline.
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Record demand forces PJM to seek emergency relief
Due to heat waves across its region, the PJM Interconnection asked utilities in 4 states execute controlled outages.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why cyberattacks could knock out the U.S. power grid for 9-18 months
Utility Dive spoke with cybersecurity consultant Joe Weiss, who believes a sophisticated, targeted cyberattack could cripple the U.S. electrical grid.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Power outage hits Detroit
City Hall and the courthouse were among two institutions to lose power on Wednesday.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Deep Dive
What's the best way to prevent outages during a heat wave?
Zpryme conducted a survey of utility professionals to find out their opinions on how to best prevent heat wave-related outages.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Former Senator envisions grid-crippling cyberattack in novel
A democratic senator for three decades, Byron L. Dorgan is now the co-author of "Gridlock," an energy thriller.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Texas, California top grid modernization rankings
The GridWise Alliance compared grid modernization policies in 41 states and D.C.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Report: Texas to spend $12B on grid, new capacity by 2016
Despite this, Texas will still have problems meeting demand.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 11, 2013 -
First Wind reserves capacity for $1.2B transmission project
First Wind is looking to move wind energy from New Mexico to other markets.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013 -
Is the Entergy-ITC Holdings merger dead in the water?
The merger's success appears to be growing less and less likely with each passing day.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013 -
What is Peco CEO Craig Adams' worst nightmare?
Peco CEO Craig L. Adams talked about growth, smart meter controversy and what keeps him up at night in a recent interview.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 9, 2013 -
Can Tres Amigas unify the three distinct U.S. grids?
The company's project seeks to connect the Eastern Interconnection, the Western Interconnection and the Texas Interconnection.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 6, 2013 -
NRG launches new retail energy company
The company will serve Philadelphia and the surrounding area, with plans to expand.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 6, 2013 -
PG&E show utilities how to drive engagement on peak pricing
The Association for Demand Response & Smart Grid has released a case study of PG&E's SmartRate critical peak pricing program.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 4, 2013 -
Outages in Venezuela blamed on 'electrical coup'
President Maduro took to Twitter to cite the true cause of the outages as "sabotage."
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 4, 2013 -
The 10 best utilities for economic development for 2013
Site Selection Magazine selected 10 utilities who helped "projects and communities hit growth milestones."
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 4, 2013 -
Another existential threat to the power grid—squirrels!
Utilities estimate that squirrels cause between 7%-20% of all power outages, according to New York Times contributor Jon Mooallem.
By Davide Savenije • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Transmission upgrades replace lost coal in Ohio
Transmission upgrades have helped Ohio avoid building new generating capacity after the retirement of 1,400 MW of coal in 2012.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013 -
NRC seeks comment on Yucca Mountain nuclear waste disposal
The commission must come up with a final decision on whether to permit or prevent nuclear waste disposal at the Nevada mountain.
By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013 -
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 -
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
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