The 10 biggest smart grid projects receiving SGIG funding

Utility Dive continues its analysis of the U.S. Department of Energy's Smart Grid Investment Grant Program progress report—this time looking at funded projects with the biggest total costs.

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 16, 2012

Tennessee Valley Authority meeting to decide on rates for wholesale distributors

A board meeting of the Tennessee Valley Authority will determine rates for its customers in seven states.  

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 16, 2012

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Grid Resiliency

The risk from natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and heat waves is compounded by rising demand for power that threatens to put additional strain on the grid, as well as cyber and physical attacks on critical infrastructure.

By Utility Dive staff

Landis+Gyr deal to bring 630,000 smart meters to Estonia

Ericsson's deal with Elektrilevi OU will mean consumption-based invoicing in Estonia by 2017.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 16, 2012

Pennsylvania’s Peco stops installation of smart meters after fire

Peco Energy Co. will suspend all smart meter installations after one of the meters overheated and started a house fire.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 16, 2012

PJM likely to cancel transmission projects

Lower demand has contributed to PJM's lessened needs for new lines.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 15, 2012

Duke Energy attracted the 2012 Democratic convention, as well as critics

CEO James Rogers has reduced his role as a public face for the event, but Duke has benefited significantly from the administration's policies.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 15, 2012

Mississippi utility pays a higher loan rate as a result of credit downgrades

Mississippi Power Co. will have to pay more to borrow money thanks to lower credit ratings.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 15, 2012

10 smart grid and big data trends worth following

Smart grid tech and big data demands will require utilities with numerous new challenges; Greentech Media looks at some trends to watch.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 14, 2012

Arkansas regulators want assurances from Entergy about regional pact

Entergy wants to join the transmission group MISO, but Arkansas regulators have concerns.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 14, 2012

Pike Research predicts utility distribution microgrids to almost triple in capacity by 2018

According to a new Pike Research report, the worldwide implementation of utility distribution microgrid projects will allow the global mircogrid capacity to almost triple by 2018. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 14, 2012

Pike Research predicts utility distribution microgrids to almost triple in capacity by 2018

According to a new Pike Research report, the worldwide implementation of utility distribution microgrid projects will allow the global mircogrid capacity to almost triple by 2018. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 14, 2012

Ohio renewable energy plan about to begin

The new aggregation plan will make Cincinnati one of the first cities in the country to spend all of its utility bill payments on renewable energy.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 14, 2012

Semifinalists selected for Minnesota utility’s GM position

Minnesota’s Willmar Municipal Utilities will hold interviews with semifinalists for its open general manager position.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 14, 2012

12 states with the most Smart Grid Investment Grant Program-funded projects

Utility Dive looks at which states will benefit most from the Smart Grid Investment Grant Program. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 13, 2012

Duke's Rogers meeting with Florida regulators Monday

Florida officials are interested in how Duke's recent merger will affect Progress Energy customers.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 13, 2012

Rhode Island offshore wind project moves forward

The project would connect a proposed offshore wind farm to the Rhode Island mainland.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 13, 2012

Northwest energy efficiency project is the largest in Bonneville Power Administration’s history

The project is expected to save 100,000,000 kWh per year once completed and score enough energy savings to serve about 8,000 homes.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 13, 2012

Co-ops in 18 states to receive $420 million for upgrades

The money will be used to enhance electric service by supporting improvements to nearly 3,400 miles of lines in 18 states.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 13, 2012

USDA issuing loan guarantees for rural smart grid projects

Utilities will receive loan guarantees contingent upon meeting specific terms.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 10, 2012

Electric co-ops will be tested when handling larger data flows

The NRECA’s Cooperative Research Network (CRN) will produce a new guide to help co-ops deal with increasing grid demands.

By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 10, 2012

India’s grid preparedness vs. the USA's

America’s aging power grid could lead to blackout, but according to John J. Licata, lead energy strategist at Blue Phoenix Inc., such a wide scope power outage is avoidable.

By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012

Most Read Utility News of the Week: India, Duke Energy and President Obama

Missed out on a day or two of news this week? Have a look at the most popular reads from the Utility Dive news feed.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 9, 2012

The top 10 Smart Grid Investment Grant Program funding recipients

These utilities are receiving big grants for even bigger smart grid projects. Find out who the Smart Grid Investment Grant Program's top 10 beneficiaries are and what types of technology they are investing in.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 9, 2012

Average spot natural gas prices declined during the first half of 2012

Average spot natural gas prices in key regional markets, which reflect the wholesale price of natural gas at major trading points, declined about 38% to 49% during the first half (January 1 to June 30) of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. Rising production, record end-of-winter storage...

By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012

Ohio regulators approve AEP pricing plan, bill hikes ahead

American Electric Power Co. saw a three-year pricing plan approved that will affect the bills of 1.5 million Ohio customers.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 9, 2012