Transmission & Distribution: Page 198


  • Louisiana still facing the effects of Isaac

    Power outages continue to affect Louisiana in the wake of hurricane Isaac.

    By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 4, 2012
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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
  • Silhouette of an electrical worker repairing a power line following Hurricane Beryl. Explore the Trendlineâž”
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    AI in the Power Sector

    Artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to impact the electricity industry from both ends: as the technology driving large load demand growth and as a tool with the potential to make the power system more efficient. 

    By Utility Dive staff
  • 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
  • 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
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    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Aug. 27, 2012