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Grid security group calls for declassified threat information, new federal agency focused on resilience
If hackers and foreign adversaries have the capability to bring down the electric grid, why does the federal government keep that information from the utility sector?
By Robert Walton • Aug. 14, 2020 -
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Florida approves utility storm protection plans; analysts advocate measures beyond undergrounding
System hardening can help keep the lights on during a storm, but experts say this addresses only the symptoms of a fragile grid.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 13, 2020 -
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TrendlineGrid Resiliency
Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.
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As North Carolina regulators block another pipeline, Duke searches for options to meet gas demand
Following North Carolina's denial on Tuesday of a key water permit for the Mountain Valley Pipeline extension and the cancellation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, the utility is exploring its options.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Xcel Energy unveils plan to serve 1.5M EVs by 2030
The utility is anticipating a 30-fold increase in the number of plug-in vehicles across its service territories, in hopes of saving customers billions in fuel costs.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 13, 2020 -
PPL to exit UK market, focus on growing US utility investments
The simplified corporate structure aims to "unlock shareowner value," said PPL officials. The company's first-half earnings have taken a hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, but full-year guidance remains stable.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 11, 2020 -
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FERC staff to Congress: HV transmission essential to reducing carbon, deploying renewables
One of the largest opportunities for high voltage transmission is colocation, though barriers include restrictions set by the Federal Highway Administration and state transportation agencies, analysts say.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 10, 2020 -
'Good news': Stakeholders optimistic about selection of BPA's Mainzer as CAISO head
Elliot Mainzer spent 18 years at the Bonneville Power Administration, where he addressed issues related to large-scale renewables integration — experience that analysts believe will serve him well in his new role.
By Kavya Balaraman • Aug. 10, 2020 -
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ConEd, Eversource blasted by New York, Connecticut officials after 'wholly inadequate' storm response
Hurricane Isaias brought Northeast utilities the largest number of power outages since 2012's Hurricane Sandy.
By Catherine Morehouse • Updated Aug. 10, 2020 -
Senate grills FERC, DOE on power sector cybersecurity
Stakeholders have been very engaged with the Department of Energy since President Donald Trump's May 1 executive order, said a DOE senior advisor.
By Guy Burdick • Aug. 6, 2020 -
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Sponsored by SiemensGetting it right day and night: Safeguarding your distribution network against uncontrollable circumstances
There are many ways to tackle your distribution reliability woes. Experience less downtime resulting in happier customers and reduced revenue loss with the CMR.
Aug. 6, 2020 -
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'Take a deep breath': Arizona drive to 100% clean energy breaks down amid commissioner disputes
The Arizona Corporation Commission was unable to muster three votes for a proposal put forth by Chairman Bob Burns and Commissioner Sandra Kennedy, and the meeting was quickly adjourned.
By Robert Walton • July 31, 2020 -
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NYPA, Siemens partner on new cybersecurity center as COVID-19-driven changes increase threats
"We're looking to create the blueprint for the next generation of security for substations, power plants, solar and wind turbines," said Leo Simonovich, head of industrial cybersecurity at Siemens Energy.
By Robert Walton • July 30, 2020 -
Utilities must prioritize customer experience to advance role of electric vehicles on the grid: experts
Utilities want to use electric vehicles to manage their distribution grids more efficiently, but experts on a Smart Electric Power Alliance panel Tuesday warned the focus must remain on the customer experience.
By Robert Walton • July 29, 2020 -
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Amid 'heightened tensions,' US government issues warning to critical infrastructure providers
The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned operators of critical infrastructure to "take immediate actions" to secure internet-connected operational technology.
By Robert Walton • July 27, 2020 -
OpinionIt's time for emergent markets to take center stage in non-RTO regions of the country
Some have said that expansion of the full prescriptive RTO model is the foreordained end-game for utilities across the country. But the development of emergent markets in the Southeast and West calls that assumption into question, the authors write.
By Tony Clark, Ray Gifford and Matt Larson • July 27, 2020 -
Illinois regulators reject proposal to allow utilities cost recovery for cloud-based computing
After three years of hearings, meetings and input from state lawmakers, the Illinois Commerce Commission voted 3-2 to keep old regulations.
By John Funk • July 24, 2020 -
Changing grid architecture creates resilience opportunities: report
Distributed resources are not the only way to strengthen the grid, but the rise of customer-sited generation and energy storage could play a major role in keeping critical facilities online, the Rocky Mountain Institute found.
By Robert Walton • July 23, 2020 -
TVA interested in joining Southeast energy market, but stakeholders question lack of detail
The exploratory discussions, being led by Southern Company and Duke Energy unofficially, also involved federal agency Tennessee Valley Authority.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 22, 2020 -
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CAISO issues straw proposal on first phase of regional day-ahead market effort
The proposal addresses resource sufficiency issues and the cost allocation of energy transfer, among other issues.
By Kavya Balaraman • July 22, 2020 -
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Arizona regulatory staff proposes 100% clean energy standard by 2050
Advocates say utilities could be pressed to move even faster as some power providers in the state have outlined more ambitious goals.
By Robert Walton • July 22, 2020 -
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UK-based DER company enters North American market as US sits 'on the cusp' of mass transition
As the costs of battery storage drop in North America, a technology company focused on virtual power plants crosses the Atlantic to launch two new projects.
By Emma Penrod • July 21, 2020 -
PREPA CEO sees bright future for embattled utility, but funding, grid mod challenges remain
PREPA plans to develop 1,800 MW of new renewable generation and signed a private sector partnership to manage its grid more efficiently.
By Robert Walton • July 20, 2020 -
Duke, Southern plan path for Southeast Energy Imbalance Market
For utilities in the region, such a market could "improve how we can jointly operate growing solar resources on our systems," a Duke spokesperson said.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 14, 2020 -
TVA offers over $500M in additional incentives to quell talk of Memphis utility departure
Despite warnings from TVA leadership about billions in costs, MLGW staff recommended a request for proposals to explore power alternatives to its current supplier.
By Emma Penrod • Updated Aug. 21, 2020 -
Colorado ALJ sides with United Power against Tri-State over exit charge methodology
Tri-State Generation and Transmission says the decision could mean more than $1 billion in unjust costs added to its remaining members’ electricity bills in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming.
By Robert Walton • July 14, 2020
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