Price Tag to Link Europe's Renewables: $137 Billion

That's what system operators think it will cost to integrate new energy sources.

By Ron Gallagher • March 6, 2012

AEP Ohio Modifies Electric Security Plan

The company told the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio that it intends to file a modified plan by the end of March.

By Ron Gallagher • March 6, 2012

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Grid Resiliency

Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

Ameren Illinois Files Infrastructure Upgrade Plan

The company Monday laid out a six-part program, including smart meters for about 62 percent of its customers.

By Ron Gallagher • March 6, 2012

Odyne Systems Delivers DOE-Supported Plug-In Hybrids to Utilities

Four utilities are among companies adding Odyne hybrid trucks to their fleets.

By Ron Gallagher • March 5, 2012

Xcel Gets Rate Hike, Customer Rebate Approval

North Dakota regulators gave their OK to the new revenue for tree-trimming and infrastructure improvements.

By Sean Griffey • March 2, 2012

Cisco Substation Automation Architecture Overview

A video from the gear-maker offers a look at how it connects with Cisco routers and switches.

By Ron Gallagher • March 1, 2012

New NIST Framework Makes for 97 Smart Grid Standards

The NIST has released version 2.0 of its Smart Grid Interoperability Standards.

By Ron Gallagher • March 1, 2012

IDC Energy Insights Reports on U.S., World Utilities

SmartGrid News is providing readers a chance to purchase a range of reports from IDC Energy Insights.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative to Use Apogee Interactive Billing

The installation will be at Prince George Electric Cooperative, one of 11 ODEC members.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 28, 2012

JCP&L to Invest $200 Million to Enhance Reliability

The company has an eight-part project list to accomplish the goal.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 28, 2012

GE Launches Next-Generation Fault Restoration

GE says its system can cut typical customer outage time from hours to under a minute.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 27, 2012

ITC, Kansas Utilities Set Agreement for Transmission Projects

ITC Great Plains LLC, Sunflower Electric Power Corp. and Mid-Kansas Electric Company, LLC

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 24, 2012

Ariz. Public Service Testing New Storage Device

A two-year test will evaluate a facility to store 1.5 megawatt-hours of power for the system.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 24, 2012

Finding Value in DR, DG

Demand response (DR) and distributed generation (DG) are underutilized assets

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 24, 2012

Transmission Upgrades Coming on Strong

There seems to be a lot of money going into transmission projects across the U.S. right now.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012

Smart Grid Vision Alert: DOE Wants Course Corrections

DOE has released its long-term vision for the U.S. electric system in 2035

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012

80% in Michigan Back Power Line Upgrades to Create Jobs

A survey done earlier this month for the 21st Century Jobs Coalition reached 600 Micigan residents.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012

ABB Wins $90 Million Order to Improve Michigan Grid Stability

ABB will install high-voltage, direct current technology to control flow and enhance stability.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012

New App Supports Advanced Metering

Space-Time Intelligence is bringing out a new suite of apps to visualize and analyze operations.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012

ComEd Expands Smart Grid Program

The effort is part of a 10-year, $2.6 infrastructure plan the company has developed.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012

The Philippines' ERC Orders Utilities to Install TOU Meters

Some Philippines utilities must install time-of-use meters under a government directive.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012

Wireless Measurement of Partial Discharge

Equipment from Prysmian can remain online during the process, speeding up measurements.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

Dominion and Lockheed Martin Partner for Conservation Voltage Management

Their EDGE offering focuses on planning, managing and validating.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

Coalition's Smart Grid Report Card Flawed, but Useful

SmartGrid News wanted to see more from the GridWise Alliance.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

3 Utilities With Smarts and 4 Cities That Get It

Lux Research identified four cities with initiatives that are among the most replicable models.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012