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

Explore the Trendline➔

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. 

By Utility Dive staff

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

When the Future Attacks: How to Fight Being 'Hollowed Out'

New players threaten investor-owned utilities that could be badly damaged by cumulative losses.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

When the Future Attacks: Regulation Could Block Utilities' Full Potential

New business areas made possible by the smart grid are both opportunities and threats.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

Dominion Virginia Power Restoring Service to Customers Affected By Winter Storm

Unusually wet, heavy snow affected several companies in the commonwealth.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

UtiliData Lands Funding for Fine-Tuning Grid Voltage

The investment will support testing its AdaptiVolt system, which looks good in concept.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 17, 2012

GMP Adds $ in Central Vermont Merger Plan

Green Mountain Power has upped its merger proposal with energy-efficiency savings for Central Vermont customers.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 17, 2012

Meter-Maker Itron Making Growth Moves

The manufacturer of smart meters bought a competitior, will run a test with National Grid and may double its development staff in N.C.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012

The State of Smart-Grid Workforce Training

Here is a look at smart-grid training, including advanced-skill offering for power professionals.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012

Tajikistan to Reinforce Electricity Network

Barki Tajik has awarded a contract to design and deliver a 500 kV switchyard reconstruction project.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012

BPA Proposes Resolution to Electricity Oversupply

Part of the plan as it stands now is to pay wind producers to go off-line during peak hydro periods.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012

National Grid Installs Massachusetts Charging Stations

Vehicle power stops are being opened in a program with Coulomb Technologies.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012

Planned Spending on High-Voltage Exceeds $170 Billion

Utilities are looking to spend that much on lines and perhaps $40 billion more on associated gear.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012

Two big questions for the electricity sector

A solar generation advocate predicts distribution will shift away from central generating stations.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012