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SDG&E launches technology to speed up outage detection
The smart grid tech will greatly improve situational awareness and electric grid reliability.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 16, 2012 -
New York utility firms subpoenaed by prosecutor in Sandy inquiry
The subpoena asks how well the utilities prepared for the storm.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 16, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineGrid Resiliency
Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.
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Xcel requests rate increase from Texas customers
The new rate would cost the average customer an extra $6.61 per month.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 16, 2012 -
Peco lowers electricity charges for 2013
The utility is lowering its residential supply charge early next year.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 16, 2012 -
Entergy transmission pact membership approved in Mississippi
The Mississippi Public Service Commission and New Orleans City Council both both voted Thursday to allow Entergy to join MISO.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 15, 2012 -
Chicago’s mayor wants electricity savings to fund other energy projects
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel took his case to the city council Wednesday, as details on the plan were proposed.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 15, 2012 -
ComEd sends underground specialists to aid restoration efforts
The specialists were sent to help with the repair of underground vaults that power the city’s skyscrapers.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 15, 2012 -
Maine wind project is completed
The 34 megawatt project is located on the ridges of Bull Hill and Heifer Hill.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 15, 2012 -
Arizona solar farm dedicated
The farm is located 30 miles from the state’s capitol of Phoenix.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 15, 2012 -
Colorado city sets conditions for new municipal utility
The forming of a municipal energy utility has led to changes in the city charter.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 15, 2012 -
Some customers trying to leave New Jersey utility following Sandy restoration
Residents in Sussex County are attempting to switch to a local co-op.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 15, 2012 -
Deep Dive
6 power deals worth more than $50M in Q3
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ North American power deals report listed the six biggest power deals in the third quarter of 2012.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 14, 2012 -
16,000% increase in utilities’ mobile traffic due to Sandy
After Hurricane Sandy caused blackouts across the Eastern seaboard, utility customers turned to their smartphones to stay updated on the situation.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Debate over burying power lines goes into the spotlight after Sandy
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, utilities are facing calls from politicians and consumers to bury their power lines in order to make them less vulnerable.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Long Island utility COO resigns amid outrage over Sandy recovery
After a slow restoration process, LIPA’s Michael Hervey is stepping down.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Southern California wind power contract finalized
The wind plant is currently under construction.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Solar installation coming to Army base, missile range
The installation will be one of the Army’s two largest facilities of this type.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Recent storms could keep Connecticut’s electricity rates among the highest in the country
Damage caused by Hurricane Sandy and last year’s Hurricane Irene may force the state’s utilities to maintain their high rates.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 14, 2012 -
EcoFactor smart thermostats score mass deployment deal in Las Vegas
NV Energy’s pilot program concluded, finding that the utility could cut up 3 kilowatts of energy per home using the devices.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
North Carolina AG argues to revoke Duke’s rate increase approval
The AG office told the court that consumer interests were not being given adequate weight.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
EEI president stresses importance of partnernships, $35B in system investments
Kuhn writes that “no amount of infrastructure spending” would have been enough to protect the grid from Sandy.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
USA Today Editorial Board calls for better infrastructure in New York
The editorial follows Gov. Cuomo’s demands for a better grid in the Empire State.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Georgia Power fights solar utility plan
The utility filed a formal response with the Public Service Commission.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Utility poles in short supply during Sandy restoration
Replacing damaged poles has increased demand and stretched resources.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Nevada co-op to supply electricity to military drone base
The troops who guide the U.S. military’s airborne drones will soon get their power over lines owned by a Nevada electric cooperative.
By Christopher Sacco • Nov. 13, 2012
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