Pepco and union reach tentative agreement to avert strike

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1900 will vote on a new four-year contract following the tentative agreement.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 8, 2012

Baltimore utility overdue on its bills to the city

Officials have ruled that a major utility hasn’t made payments for the use of its conduit system.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 8, 2012

Explore the Trendline➔

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. 

By Utility Dive staff

Microgrids gaining popularity amid record-breaking storm outages

The concept of microgrid energy systems with the ability to operate independently from the power grid are growing increasingly popular.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 8, 2012

Copper thieves risk lives, take wire from utility substations in Vermont

A series of break-ins in Vermont creates danger for utility workers.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 5, 2012

Most Read Utility News of the Week: GridWeek, smart meters and Integrys

Miss the last week of news on Utility Dive? Here are the most popular highlights.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 5, 2012

SCE submits a restart plan for its closed San Onofre station

The California utility must await approval by the NRC before moving forward with the restart.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 5, 2012

California utility provides smart grid progress report

PG&E gave state regulators its yearly report on smart grid deployment progress and other issues.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 5, 2012

Flood risk higher at Duke’s South Carolina nuclear power plant than originally thought

The Oconee nuclear plant faces a greater flood risk from an upstream dam than earlier estimated.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 5, 2012

Calpine purchases Texas power plant for $432M

The sale is in effort to boost Calpine’s presence in a state where the supply of surplus power is shrinking.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 4, 2012

Maryland governor releases electricity system report, mentions possible monthly surcharge

Governor Martin O’Malley revealed the recommendations of a Maryland task force regarding storm response time.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 4, 2012

Illinois’ ComEd to delay smart meter installs and will appeal ICC rate ruling

Key elements of the utility’s modernization program will be delayed while ComEd appeals a ruling on a recent rate cut deduction.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 4, 2012

U.K. and China developing new smart grid technologies together

Researchers from the two countries will collaborate to develop new green energy tech for renewables and transmission.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 4, 2012

10 companies with Green Button projects for managing customer data

Utilities and developers alike have come together to find solutions for customer data engagement. Here are a few ideas that are making their ways out into the wild.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 3, 2012

Calif. utilities told to meet smart meter HAN deadlines

The CPUC issued deadlines for certain HAN-related education and request programs to be implemented.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 3, 2012

Northeastern transmission line receives final federal approval

The Susquehanna-Roseland power line has been given final approval from the National Park Service.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 3, 2012

GridWeek 2012: 3 smart grid trends to watch after smart meter rollouts

Utility Dive sits in as a panel of experts predict what the industry will do with data—and how the services it provides may change.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 2, 2012

Supreme Court rejects Des Moines utility fee appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Iowa city’s request for an appeal in a lawsuit that originally challenged Des Moines utility collection fees.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 2, 2012

Alabama utility among southeastern leaders in wind power

Alabama Power pursuit in renewable sources puts it in the forefront of wind power.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 2, 2012

Duke’s Crystal River nuclear repairs could exceed $3 billion

An independent review found that returning the damaged Florida plant to service could cost $3 billion.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 2, 2012

Integrys to acquire Fox Energy for $440 million

The deal will require Integrys to pay for the early termination of an existing tolling agreement.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 1, 2012

Demand control technology could radically change the energy grid

Technology is currently being created to adapt energy consumption based on demand.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 1, 2012

Southern Co. buys 30 MW Nevada solar installation

The Georgia-based company has acquired a photovoltaic installation in Clark County, Nevada.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 1, 2012

Fewer customers are opting out of smart meters

Early numbers concerning the number of energy customers opting out of smart meter installation is low.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 1, 2012

MidAmerican to buy two California wind farms

Wind developer Terra-Gen power will sell two of its wind farms that are under construction north of Los Angeles.

By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 1, 2012

Detectent signs on with eMeter's Alliance Program

Detectent will integrate their analytic capabilities with eMeter's smart grid platforms.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 28, 2012