Grid Security & Reliability: Page 8
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Sponsored by Copper LabsAmid evolving utility goals and rising rates, an AMx strategy can de-risk AMI and bring all meters to the table
As the first wave of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) begins to reach the end of its expected life, new meter technologies—including next-generation “AMI 2.0” meters—promise to offer a host of new benefits to utilities and customers alike.
By Essie Snell • May 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by OverstoryAchieving greater reliability: How utilities can overcome budget and climate challenges
Utilities need new and innovative ways to manage their operations, and advanced remote sensing technologies hold the key.
May 6, 2024 -
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TrendlineReliability
Rising peak demand, extreme weather and other factors are raising power outage risks in the U.S., but FERC and other stakeholders are pursuing multiple actions to address reliability concerns.
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OpinionFERC and NERC review of winter storm gas failures lacks transparency, key details
Faltering energy system performance — which almost caused rolling blackouts — and insufficient scrutiny and transparency after the fact must not be the new normal with winter storms.
By Paul Arbaje • May 3, 2024 -
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OpinionNew early warning system will mitigate energy shortfall risks in New England
ISO New England’s new Probabilistic Energy Adequacy Tool, created jointly with EPRI, is part of the grid operator’s comprehensive and proactive approach to planning for a reliable future power system.
By Stephen George and Jinye Zhao • May 1, 2024 -
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Artificial intelligence can help manage the grid but creates risks if deployed ‘naïvely,’ DOE warns
Machine learning could help electric utilities improve permitting and siting, reliability, resilience and grid planning, according to a new Department of Energy report.
By Robert Walton • April 30, 2024 -
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Expanding advanced nuclear raises national security risks: IISTP report
The Institute for International Science and Technology Policy cautioned against an unqualified embrace of nuclear power as a climate change solution as international cooperation on nuclear safety frays.
By Brian Martucci • April 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by EsriCharging ahead: GIS mobility sparks continuous improvement
GIS and Modern Network Management are the foundation for energy transformation.
By Bill Meehan, Esri • April 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Convergent Energy and Power15 questions to ask your energy storage or solar-plus-storage partner
As utilities evaluate partners to meet growing demand—it is important to ask key questions that will help you select the right folks to support the energy transition.
April 29, 2024 -
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MISO capacity prices triple for next summer, spring, partly on power plant retirements
Prices for Ameren Missouri and Columbia, Missouri’s municipal utility jumped to nearly $720/MW-day for the upcoming fall and spring seasons due to expected power supply shortages.
By Ethan Howland • April 26, 2024 -
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Extreme winter weather grid performance improves, and 5 other takeaways from FERC’s open meeting
FERC rejected a preliminary permit application for a 3.6-GW pumped storage facility on Navajo Nation land in Coconino County, Arizona, in a nod to its new tribal policy.
By Ethan Howland • April 26, 2024 -
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OpinionA single, unified Western power market will deliver affordability, reliability and climate benefits
The expansion of the Western Energy Imbalance Market with a day-ahead market and a new independent governing authority can open major opportunities for customer benefits and increased grid reliability.
By Lauren McCloy, Ben Otto, Diego Rivas and Fred Heutte • April 24, 2024 -
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APS, others plan 1-year delay in fines for Western Resource Adequacy Program capacity shortfalls
Supply chain problems, unexpected load growth and extreme weather are challenging efforts to ensure adequate power supplies in the West, according to Avista, Calpine and other program participants.
By Ethan Howland • April 23, 2024 -
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DOE cites cost, reliability concerns for new gas plants as it details how to meet surging power demand
Rising electricity demand will require a portfolio of resources, including energy storage, hydropower, nuclear, grid-enhancing technologies and demand-side management, DOE said.
By Robert Walton • April 18, 2024 -
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China, Russia ramping up cyber activities against energy, water and other critical sectors: FBI director
“We’re seeing hostile nation states become more aggressive in their efforts to...target our critical infrastructure, export their aggression to our shores and front and center is China,” Christopher Wray said Tuesday.
By David Jones • April 12, 2024 -
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OpinionThe Future of AI will require an energy breakthrough. The answer is a fusion moonshot.
Skeptics contend that fusion has long promised much but failed to deliver. Historically, that has been true. But there is reason to believe this moment is different.
By Ylli Bajraktari • April 12, 2024 -
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OpinionRegulators: Don’t panic and rush to gas amid cries we’re out of power
Proposing new gas plants to serve growing demand does not occur in isolation. It is a decision that implicitly rejects alternatives as either infeasible, expensive or unconsidered.
By Mike O’Boyle and Eric Gimon • April 11, 2024 -
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What federal officials want to see in critical infrastructure cyber incident reports
Federal rules to implement the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act will be on the books in 18 months. Here are some of the main asks.
By Matt Kapko • April 8, 2024 -
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Geopolitical turmoil has ‘significant ramifications’ for North American electric grid: NERC
Conflicts around the world and a slate of hostile nation-states mean additional efforts must be taken to secure the electric grid, officials said.
By Robert Walton • April 5, 2024 -
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OpinionGrid reliability’s core challenge is governance, not a changing resource mix
An outdated and parochial oversight system is the biggest threat to U.S. grid reliability.
By Alexandra Klass, Josh Macey, Shelley Welton and Hannah Wiseman • April 4, 2024 -
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Deep DiveMonday’s eclipse could cut US solar output by 40 GWh. Here’s how 5 grid operators are preparing.
Grid operators are not expecting any reliability issues during the eclipse but say forecasting energy demand will be complicated. Monday “will not be a typical spring day,” MISO noted.
By Robert Walton • April 4, 2024 -
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CISA issues notice for long-awaited critical infrastructure reporting requirements
The proposed rule under the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act will require covered entities to promptly disclose major cyber incidents and ransomware payments.
By David Jones • April 1, 2024 -
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MISO seeks FERC approval for new capacity accreditation process to bolster grid reliability
“The changing resource mix combined with extreme weather and shifting load profiles have created what the NERC has characterized as a ‘hyper-complex risk environment,’” MISO said.
By Ethan Howland • March 29, 2024 -
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Efficiency, clean energy are options for meeting demand growth before gas generation: Energy Innovation
Texas has met its 2.6% annual demand growth with wind and solar, highlighting how clean energy can handle rising electric use, per the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.
By Ethan Howland • March 28, 2024 -
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Deep DiveA new era of price-based demand response emerges, but utilities and regulators need proof of its potential
New load flexibility from price-based demand response programs could be invaluable if reliability and cost-effectiveness is confirmed in real-world operating conditions, stakeholders agree.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 27, 2024 -
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ERCOT to survey customers about cost of power outages
Responses will help regulators estimate the value of lost load and ultimately set a reliability standard for the Texas grid.
By Robert Walton • March 27, 2024
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