transmission
As bottleneck stymies projects, Midwest groups call for transmission reforms
Clean energy advocates say the Midwest needs to change how it plans — and pays for — transmission projects.
technology
Why you’re likely to keep hearing about utilities and blockchain in 2020
Utilities continue to test promising uses for the digital ledger software despite caution and lack of widespread knowledge.
time-of-use rates
Survey: Customer education needed for time-of-use rates to be successful
A recent survey suggests customers are open to alternative rates, and many think they already participate in them.
Illinois
ComEd looks to blockchain as tool to manage an increasingly complex grid
The Illinois utility has partnered with a California company called Xage to test out its blockchain-based software.
technology
State grant to fund solar-plus-storage pilot at Southern Illinois University
The project will provide hands-on experience for students and first responders while testing renewable energy potential in the coal-heavy region