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ComEd, Municipalities Plan Ops for Storm Response
The utility and local governments will have up to 17 prearranged Joint Response Centers ready to activate.
By Ron Gallagher • April 11, 2012 -
ABB Wins $45 Million Orders to Aid Clean Power Integration in Texas
Oncor is acquiring solutions to increase transmission capacity, ensure grid stability and facilitate the integration of renewable power
By Ron Gallagher • April 11, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Utilities are preparing to spend billions building out transmission at a time when affordability is a major concern.Get a handle on what’s at stake and the solutions being offered in this trendline.
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What You Can Learn From the World's Biggest and Best Utility
State Grid Corporation of China has 1 billion customers.
By Ron Gallagher • April 11, 2012 -
Feds Ask for More Information on Duke-Progress Merger Proposal
The utilities have a July 8 deadline to seal the deal and are hoping for fast regulatory actions.
By Ron Gallagher • April 11, 2012 -
Plan for Quebec-NYC 1 GW Underwater Line Goes to N.Y. Commission
The proposed line would deliver wind and hydro power to a substation in New York City.
By Ron Gallagher • April 10, 2012 -
Smart Grid in Far-flung Places
Carnegie Mellon researchers used existing infrastructure more intelligently to avoid building new capacity
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
Storm-Hardening Puget Sound Energy's Transmission System
Since a 2006 storm took down more than 40% of its lines, PSE has been studying how to manage vegetation so it does not happen that way again.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
GE to Auction Transmission Capacity Connecting NYC, PJM Power Grids
The capacity is part of the company's Linden variable-frequency-transformer smart-grid projec.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
Co-ops Get USDA Energy Grants
Talquin Electric Cooperative in Florida, Dairyland Power Cooperative in Wisconsin and Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association in Colorado are the recipients.
By Ron Gallagher • April 6, 2012 -
Challenges of Integrating Wind Generation
EPRI looks at issues utilities confront in trying to integrate wind power, with its inherent variabilities and likely remoteness from power users.
By Ron Gallagher • April 5, 2012 -
Itron Providing Smart Grid Solution in Vermont
The Burlington Electric Department is getting meters, communication equipment and services.
By Ron Gallagher • April 5, 2012 -
Houston Inks Electricity Supply Agreement With NRG's Reliant
The three-year contract is expected to save the city about 30% in energy costs.
By Ron Gallagher • April 5, 2012 -
Wabash Valley Power Is First Live User of Siemens DRM System
The software will allow easier and smoother network control, including load-shedding.
By Ron Gallagher • April 5, 2012 -
AEP, Great Plains Energy Power Up New Transmission Company
Transource Energy LLC will start by looking for projects in the PJM Interconnection, Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and Midwest ISO regions.
By Ron Gallagher • April 4, 2012 -
PG&E Customers Can Compete to Conserve With Facebook App
With a smart meter to supply information, people can compare who's using how much power.
By Ron Gallagher • April 3, 2012 -
Silverado Power, SDG&E Sign deal for 15 MW of Solar Power
California authorities have to approve 20-year contracts for power from two stations.
By Ron Gallagher • April 3, 2012 -
Power Sector Leads Gains in U.S. Construction Spending
When figures came out showing U.S. construction spending had risen more than 5 percent since February 2011, power building led.
By Ron Gallagher • April 3, 2012 -
Diversification Dilemma: Power Industry Debates Portfolio Approach
The utility industry is pulled by competing approaches, one favoring flexibility, the other favoring planning that can underpin long-term infrastructure investment.
By Ron Gallagher • April 2, 2012 -
PJM Implements Changes in Compensation for Demand Response
PJM Interconnection implemented changes April 1 in the way demand response resources are paid
By Ron Gallagher • April 2, 2012 -
Conference Will Look at Power's Future in Texas
Utility executives and others will get together later this month in Texas to discuss power planning.
By Ron Gallagher • April 2, 2012 -
Voltage and Var Optimization Reduces Energy Losses,
Today, about 10% of power is lost on its way to customers.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
New Technology Can Improve Power System Efficiency, Reliability
Phasor measurement units provide a new way to monitor the grid.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
Asia/Pacific Utility Challenge: Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Business Models
A new report from IDC Energy Insights provides 10 predictions for what to expect from the region this year.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
NRG Looks at the Smart Grid, Warns About Power Prices Without It
One disturbing nugget in an otherwise fairly routine report is that electricity prices will jump 400% over the next 30 years if electric grids aren't upgraded to smart grids.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
Susquehanna-Roseland Power Line Wins National Park Service Backing
The National Park Service has chosen the sponsoring utilities's planned route from Berwick, Pa., to Roseland, N.J., as the agency's preferred alternative in an environmental impact statement.
By Ron Gallagher • March 29, 2012
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