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Alaskan community leaders call for regional electric grid
To avoid rising diesel fuel costs, some Alaska leaders are seeking a regional electric grid powered by natural gas.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 4, 2012 -
QBotix introduces innovative robot tech to solar farm
The startup has invented a system in which robots adjust the angle and tilt of connected solar panels.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 4, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineElectricity 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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Michigan group opposes November energy proposal
The Michigan Electric Cooperative Association announced its opposition to the 25% renewable energy constitutional mandate on the November 6 ballot.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 4, 2012 -
New report proposes a "Networked Energy Web"
A new report lays out a plan to develop a fully integrated grid network.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 31, 2012 -
What you may not know about exit signs
Exit signs consume a surprisingly high amount of energy every year.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Montana transmission upgrades planned by utility companies
Two utility companies are considering major upgrades to their transmission lines in Montana.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 31, 2012 -
ComEd announces that three smart meters have caught fire
The three instances occurred over a three-year span in the Chicago area.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Utilities must merge IT and OT worlds for smart grid
Pike Research reports that greater collaboration between IT and OT is required to avoid slowed smart grid advancement.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Duke/Progress merger's approval to be appealed
The city of Orangeburg, S.C., will appeal North Carolina regulators' June 29 decision to allow Duke Energy and Progress Energy to become one company.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Hurricane Isaac, smart meters and Duke
Want to catch up on the week in utility news? Check out Utility Dive's five most read posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Large scale transmission project cancelled by PJM board
The PJM Interconnection Board has decided to cancel a $1.2 billion multi-state transmission project.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 30, 2012 -
500 mile long wind energy transmission line underway
Two companies are planning on building a new wind powered transmission line over Iowa by 2017.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Florida utility might be required to receive consent before installing residential smart meters
Port Orange city leaders are looking into requiring that FPL obtain consent from individual customers.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Washington utility takeover could reach $1 billion
A study released by Puget Sound Energy indicates that the Thurston Public Utility District’s planned takeover of its electrical facilities could climb to $1 billion.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Organizations push for open global smart grid standards
The IEEE, IAB and W3C have joined with other groups in affirming a set of principles put forward by the OpenStand movement.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 29, 2012 -
UPDATE: Hurricane Isaac knocks out power for 600,000 customers
Entergy's website confirms power outages are affecting more than 600,000 residential and commercial customers.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 29, 2012 -
EnerNOC looks to improve energy use at an Illinois university
The company will use its EfficiencySMART Commissioning solution to improve energy use at student residence halls.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 29, 2012 -
Deep Dive
3 ways the U.S. drought can impact utilities
Utility Dive looks at 3 ways the 2012 U.S. drought can affect the utility industry.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 28, 2012 -
Louisiana utilities calls in extra crews in preparation for Hurricane Isaac
Anticipating widespread outages after Hurricane Isaac, Louisiana utility companies have called in extra work crews.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 28, 2012 -
Florida utility sends out 6,000 field workers to address tropical storm outages
FPL has deployed over 6,000 workers to restore power for customers affected by tropical storm Isaac.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 28, 2012 -
National Grid making $60M in improvements, asks to add positions
The utility wants resources to improve its storm response capabilities and awaits regulatory approval on a rate increase.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 27, 2012 -
Herdegen named new president and COO of Connecticut Light & Power
The industry veteran brings 35 years of experience and a record of accomplishments at Kansas City Power & Light and Unicom.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 27, 2012 -
Smart meters meet more resistance in Texas
As smart meter rollouts are implemented, resistant Texans step up efforts to retain old meters.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 27, 2012 -
Montana power partially restored after Delphia fire burns transmission line
More than 500 NorthWestern customers lost power, but some repairs have been made.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 27, 2012 -
Utilities and states still dueling over Irene’s costs
The debate over how to divide repair and restoration costs from last year’s tropical storm Irene still rages on.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 27, 2012
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