Plans to build the first US undersea transmission system for offshore wind farms advanced on Monday when the federal government said there was no competition for the proposed project, which can now ...
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Is There a Smart Grid in Africa's Future? The Answer May Surprise You
On a continent with many of the world's poorest countries, it seems perfectly normal that a smart grid would not be on the plate for those nations' governments. But Africa, a collection of 48 ...
Hot Summer Could Put Market Operators On The Hot Seat
March 2012 shattered US temperature records. What about the summer?
Electricity market operators are not generally fond of hot summers, when consumers turn up their air conditioners to stay cool, ...
Smart Systems Protect Power Grids and Handle Extreme Weather
When the power goes out, electric utility customers want it back, and fast. Now it's possible for a "smart" or "self-healing" electronic grid to reduce customers' hours without power to just a few ...
Despite Economic Downturn and Flat Demand, Electricity Shopping Sees Substantial Growth
As consumers we have an abundance of choices. We can choose among competing stores selling competing products. If we don't want to drive to the store, we can go online and purchase what we need and ...
Competition Among Electricity Suppliers Grows
Beginning about 20 years ago various states began to slowly transition away from the traditional price-regulated monopoly utility construct and promote competition in the provision of electricity. In ...
Source: COMPETE Coalition
Power Regulators Need New Thinking for Historic Investment, Report Says
U.S. electricity regulators face historic challenges over the next 20 years in helping to guide an estimated $2 trillion in investment to renew or replace aging infrastructure, ensure industry ...
Who Has Smart Meters in the US? Infographic
When talking about energy and power generation today, it's hard to avoid the topic of smart grids and intelligent metering systems. But the subject can seem somewhat nebulous and perhaps idealistic ...
How The Power Grid Is Blocking EV Adoption (And What To Do About It)
The charging cord for the Tesla Model S electric car
There is a hidden barrier to electric vehicles (EV) adoption - our electric grid. EVs could significantly increase peak demand and thus ...
Blackout Response: Example of a Power Outage Resolution
Most people don't know what goes on behind the scenes when a power blackout occurs. This informative video illustrates exactly how a real-life extreme weather event was handled by mid-continent ...
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