PSEG begins construction on New Jersey solar farm

The utility is seeking approval for an expansion of its Solar 4 All and loan programs.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 17, 2012

Regulators say Consumers Energy customers can opt out of smart meters

A state commission says smart meters pose little risk to health but wants consumers to be able to decline having the devices installed.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 14, 2012

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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. 

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AEP Ohio works to reduce customer estimated bilings with new tech

A new project aims to improve the capturing of radio frequencies while simultaneously reducing estimated billings for customers.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012

Maryland utilities say 24-hour restoration is unrealistic following severe storms

Barring fundamental changes to energy distribution, officials claim they won’t be able to restore power to all customers within 24 hours of a hurricane-like storm.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012

Peco cites 'external' problems for its smart meter fires

A Peco executive said that the freeze on smart meter installation would continue until at least October while the cause of several fires is being evaluated.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012

Walmart expands solar installations in Arizona

The retailer’s solar initiative will be expanding with a new distribution center near the state’s capitol.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012

California PUC saves 1,000 MW through energy efficient programs

The state’s PUC announced 5,900 GWh of electricity savings over the last two years thanks to energy efficient initiatives.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Smart meter problems, batteries and Duke

Want to see what everyone else on Utility Dive was reading this week? Check out the five most popular posts from our news feed.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012

Duke Energy appears on Dow Jones North American Sustainability Index, misses out on global index

The company returns to DJ's North American Sustainability Index, but failed to make the Global Sustainability Index.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012

Northwest's data centers may need 10% of regions power by 2030

Electricity demands are beginning to catch the attention of cities and analysts, even as technology improves efficiency.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012

Utility Dive's top 12 smart grid, metering and tech lists of the summer

Utility Dive has been watching smart grid and other tech trends all summer long, and these are the most popular features to emerge over the last few months.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012

Idaho court expected to rule on PacificCorp asset appraisal decisions

The state Supreme Court's decision would likely impact Idaho Power's current appraisal disputes as well.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012

ComEd customer's smart meter fire results in 'huge flames,' reimbursement

Commonwealth Edison says that it has only seen one smart meter fire per year over three years.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012

TVA seeks public comments on proposed transmission line project

The goal of the new line is to improve electric reliability in northeast Mississippi.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 13, 2012

New Jersey board releases storm response report

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities continued its aggressive action to improve storm preparedness by releasing a report that reviews the state’s storm response.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 13, 2012

New app makes storm outage reporting more customer friendly

Southern California Edison has released a new smartphone app that makes reporting or checking the status of outages easier.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 13, 2012

Solar industry expects metering backlash

The growing use of rooftop solar systems is making the solar industry wary that utility companies may decline to purchase power generated by the panels.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 13, 2012

Duke will try to cut energy waste with 'peer report' initiative

The utility will send customers reports on how similar homes use energy in an attempt to cut down on wasteful energy use.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 13, 2012

New York Power Authority's Entergy Indian Point contract ending in 2013

Entergy's current contract will expire in September 2013, and Gov. Cuomo wants to see the plant closed.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 12, 2012

NSTAR to begin $106M transmission project in Mass.

NSTAR will build new lines and towers to serve Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 12, 2012

Michigan customers break utility's 125-year record for energy demand

Consumers Energy announced that its customers set new bars for demand peaks and electric send-out numbers in Summer 2012.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 12, 2012

Arizona utility plans to use SunPower tracker system

Tucson Electric will incorporate 6 MW of SunPower’s new tracker technology into a planed facility.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 12, 2012

Florida utilities will meet with regulators to discuss rate hikes

Seeking approval for rate increases, two major utilities will make their case to the state’s Public Service Commission.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 12, 2012

Progress selects University of Florida to receive free solar array

The free array is part of Progress’ SunSense Schools solar energy school program.

By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 12, 2012

Texas co-op partners with Trilliant for full-scale smart grid plan

Trilliant will work with the Victoria Electric Cooperative to roll out smart grid tech in Southeast Texas after completing a pilot program in 2011.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 11, 2012