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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 -
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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Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Grid more vulnerable, flexible 10 years after North America's largest blackout
In the years since, the grid has come under threat from new stressors, despite the fact that grid maintenance spending is at an all time high.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 12, 2013 -
Entergy, ITC Holdings withdraw merger application
Despite the move, the companies reportedly plan to refile the application with the Texas Public Utility Commission at a later date.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 9, 2013 -
Politicians hit brakes on move to kick Xcel out of Minneapolis
An exchange of letters between Xcel's Northern States Power Company - Minnesota CEO and Minneapolis' mayor resulted in a truce as the city and utility look to work together—at least for now.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 9, 2013 -
Smart meters and customer satisfaction: This week's most read utility news
Here's how you can get up caught on the most important and interesting stories in the utility industry.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 9, 2013 -
FERC slashes New England utilities' transmission returns
Earnings paid to electric transmission owners are too high and one FERC judge is out to change that.
By Malena Amusa • Aug. 8, 2013
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