Grid Security & Reliability: Page 5


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    Achieving grid reliability with communicating fault circuit indicators

    Research shows that overhead line sensors can reduce outage minutes by 20%-37%, saving utilities between $200k and $1m per minute and dramatically improving customer satisfaction.

    By Brian Berry, Chief Product Officer, Ampacimon • Dec. 11, 2023
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    Investor-owned utilities facing physical climate risks should expand cost recovery options: S&P

    Increased insurance levels, securitization and the development of disaster funds are all ways IOUs can mitigate the risks, according to S&P Global Ratings.

    By Dec. 8, 2023
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    Cybersecurity of the Grid

    While cyberthreats to the power sector are expanding, so are the tools to address them. But a key question remains — are companies doing what's needed to reduce the risk?

    By Utility Dive staff
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    Hawaii, 3 other states earn B microgrid grades. Most get Ds, per scorecard report.

    With distributed resources flourishing, “there's a huge risk that we're leaving a lot of value on the table” by failing to coordinate them with microgrids, said Cameron Brooks, Think Microgrid executive director.

    By Dec. 6, 2023
  • As US defense facilities face rising outage risks, regional transmission could help: ACORE panel

    Conversations within the national security community conclude the U.S. power grid is not reliable, said Jonathon Monken, a principal at Converge Strategies.

    By Dec. 6, 2023
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    5.2 GW of solar resources at higher risk of tripping offline during grid disturbance: NERC

    “Potential reliability gaps exist" when recommended practices are not implemented, said Ryan Quint, director of engineering and security integration at the North American Electric Reliability Corp.

    By Dec. 4, 2023
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    FERC rejects SPP winter resource adequacy proposal over lack of teeth

    “Without an expected availability requirement for the winter season, there is a risk that capacity calculations could be inflated, giving a false impression of resource adequacy and grid resilience,” FERC said Thursday.

    By Dec. 1, 2023
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    NARUC launches initiative to enhance gas-electric sector coordination, boost grid reliability

    Electric generators are “more reliant than ever” on natural gas, and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners has launched a 15-month effort to improve coordination between the sectors.

    By Nov. 28, 2023
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    Navigating the currents of compliance: How to prepare for NERC PRC-005-6 and TPL-001-5

    Prepared for critical NERC compliance standards that will affect your utility business? Make sure you are to avoid costly outages and fines.

    Nov. 27, 2023
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    Integrated system planning — starting the journey

    Decarbonization and clean energy commitments are driving ever-increasing complexity in utility infrastructure planning.

    By Cristin Lyons and Stephen Haubrich • Nov. 27, 2023
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    FERC projects 5% drop in winter power prices in PJM, New York and Southeast

    Led by solar, installed U.S. capacity increased by 35 GW from a year ago to 1,223 GW, and battery storage is expected to surge to 10 GW from 4 GW in the same period, according to FERC’s winter assessment report.

    By Nov. 17, 2023
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    NERC’s simulated grid attack revealed 1 way the pandemic helped boost power-sector security

    Simulated nation-state hackers, physical threats and supply-chain complications were part of the North American Electric Reliability Corp.'s biennial grid attack exercise this week.

    By Nov. 17, 2023
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    Opinion

    It’s past time for FERC to assess if the US needs more gas infrastructure

    If we build gas infrastructure blindly, one thing is certain: Rates we pay for energy will be neither just nor reasonable.

    By Burçin Ünel and Jennifer Danis • Nov. 14, 2023
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    In the fight against energy poverty, utilities should make the most of consumption data

    Energy insecurity has ramifications for health, safety, and customer equity. In the near-term, multiple opportunities exist for utilities to increase transparency, improve bill predictability, and provide personalized insights and support.

    Nov. 13, 2023
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    The O&M benefits of continuous battery monitoring

    Advances in battery technologies offer utilities substantial operations and maintenance (O&M) benefits.

    Nov. 13, 2023
  • US grid rules preclude reliability, security benefits of cloud computing, experts warn

    Incorporating new technologies into critical infrastructure protection standards can be “painful and time consuming,” said Joseph Mosher, portfolio manager at EDF Renewables.

    By Nov. 10, 2023
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    ISO New England proposes 1-year delay to 2025 forward capacity auction

    The New England grid operator told regulators it must complete an analysis of the region’s constrained natural gas system in order to “accurately value the reliability contributions of all resources.”

    By Nov. 7, 2023
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    Regional transmission needs greatest in ERCOT, MISO, SPP: DOE

    The Department of Energy sees major benefits in more interregional transmission capacity between the Southwest Power Pool and the Midcontinent grid operator, and between New York and New England.

    By Oct. 31, 2023
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    DOE picks National Grid, Berkshire Hathaway, Grid United transmission projects in first capacity buys

    The planned transmission projects in New England and the West could carry 3.7 GW of clean energy while bolstering grid resilience, DOE said Monday.

    By Oct. 30, 2023
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    Opinion

    Key lessons for an economical and reliable path to a 100% clean electricity system

    While the near- and mid-term path to reach an 80%-90% clean system is relatively clear, the technological mix of the final leg is still highly uncertain.

    By Derek Stenclik and Priya Sreedharan • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Rhizome launches AI platform to boost power grid resilience amid extreme weather

    The startup says its platform draws on national lab research, building information and machine learning tools to place “a value of resilience” on proposed grid investments.

    By Joe Burns • Oct. 26, 2023
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    Bloom Energy, Google, others back microgrid tax credit extension

    The push for the microgrid controller investment tax credit extension comes amid growth but also emerging challenges for the sector.

    By Oct. 25, 2023
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    AI is enhancing electric grids, but surging energy use and security risks are key concerns

    The power demands of artificial intelligence could grow almost fivefold by 2028, said Sreedhar Sistu, vice president of artificial intelligence offers for Schneider Electric.

    By Oct. 23, 2023
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    Proactive asset health management in the age of renewables, EVs and unprecedented demand

    Utilities Can Save Millions in O&M, Maximize Reliability and Increase the Lifetime Value of Grid Assets Through Monitoring, Analytics and Proactive Maintenance.

    By Brian Berry, Chief Product Officer, Ampacimon • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Wildfire risk and public safety power shutoffs

    Wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe, posing a major challenge for electric utilities.

    By David Buckley, COO, Technosylva • Oct. 23, 2023
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    FERC directs NERC to draft reliability standards for wind, solar and storage

    With inverter-based resources occasionally tripping offline, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Oct. 19 ordered that new reliability standards take effect by the end of the decade.

    By Oct. 20, 2023