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Con Ed cuts power to more households in Sandy’s aftermath
Sandy has created even more problems for customers in Brooklyn and Staten Island.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Sandy’s blackouts might last beyond the U.S. elections
Utilities across the region say some blackouts may persist through next week.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 31, 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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Utilities struggle to restore power despite pre-Sandy preparations
In some cases, utilities preemptively cut power to help them restore it later, but many of the preparations have failed to expedite the recovery.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Dominion Virginia Power expects to have all its restoration work done by Thursday
The Northern Virginia utility has already begun its restoration efforts.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Sandy’s aftereffects could hinder recovery
Hurricane Sandy is weakening and winding down, but lingering precipitations will make it harder for utilities to restore power.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Sandy leaves 39 dead in U.S., 8.2M powerless
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says post-storm costs in his state will be "incalculable."
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Deep Dive
After Hurricane Sandy: 18 updating outage maps to watch
Hurricane Sandy knocked out power all along the Eastern Seaboard, and these are the maps to watch as repairmen get to work in New York, North Carolina and elsewhere.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Con Ed substation experiences explosion, Manhattan power restoration could take a week
A quarter-million lost power due to the substation incident alone, which is still under investigation.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 30, 2012 -
5 smart grid tech examples that help against hurricanes
Smart Grid News looks at what Entergy, Western Massachusetts Electric Co. and other utilities are doing to strengthen the grid.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Hurricane Sandy forces floodwaters to rise at mid-Atlantic shoreline
Even before the storm, the mid-Atlantic had started to see flooding.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Wisconsin utilities will send help east for Sandy recovery
Several companies have responded after east coast utilities have made mutual aid requests.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Almost 2.2 million New Jersey customers lose power due to Sandy
The state is the hardest hit so far in terms of outages.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Pepco mobilizes 2,000 employees for Sandy restoration
The company continues to beef up its resources to help in the wake of the hybrid storm.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Monday night Hurricane Sandy outage report roundup
As of Monday night, Hurricane Sandy was still hammering the Northeast, with more than three million customers left without power. Here's the breakdown with links to updating resources.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 29, 2012 -
2,500 New Yorkers without power as Con Ed deploys flood watch crews
Massive power shut-off could ensue if Hurricane Sandy's surge breaks the 11-foot mark.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Where Xcels's SmartGridCity project failed to connect in Colorado
Critics remain unconvinced as Xcel awaits a decision on it's request to collect $16.6 million in reimbursement for its smart grid operation.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2012 -
What have utilities done to prepare for Hurricane Sandy?
War room and collaborations lay the groundwork for responses to outages.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Estimates suggest Hurricane Sandy outages could affect 10 million homes
Utilities up and down the east coast are anticipating lengthy power outages for their customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 29, 2012 -
New York utilities expect the worst from Hurricane Sandy, will focus on rapid recovery
Companies in the New York metropolitan area will have a multifaceted problem when the storm hits land.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Entergy sends utility crews to help northeastern recovery from Hurricane Sandy
The company has sent support personnel to the region in preparation of a major restoration effort.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Improved communication will help keep customers informed during Hurricane Sandy outages
New Jersey residents may lose power shortly, but social media will potentially keep them in the loop.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Sandy prompts fine warnings to utilities from Massachusetts governor
After their unacceptable responses to storms in 2011, utilities in Massachusetts will face scrutiny and possible fines in the wake of the impending Hurricane Sandy.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 26, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Green energy, Indiana and meter tip-offs
Need to recharge your utility news awareness for the week? Check out Utility Dive's most popular reads.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 26, 2012 -
Central Maine Power begins upgrades to Maine transmission cables
The project will cost $3 million and won’t interrupt service to customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 26, 2012 -
New Jersey utility prepares for Hurricane Sandy
PSE&G is making emergency preparations in case the storm causes extreme weather conditions.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 26, 2012
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