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Washington Governor Approves Large Wind Farm, Urges Faster Turbine Approvals

In a major step toward expanding clean energy infrastructure, Washington Governor Jay Inslee has approved a massive new wind farm project and called for faster permitting processes for wind turbines across the state. This move is part of Washington's broader strategy to meet its ambitious climate goals, reduce carbon emissions, and transition to renewable energy sources as part of its commitment to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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Exelon Expands Data Center Load and PJM Capacity

In a rapidly evolving energy landscape, Exelon’s recent moves in the energy and data center markets signal a pivotal shift in how utilities are engaging with the intersection of technology, grid capacity, and sustainability. The company’s entry into data center load management and its...


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Texas PUC Shelves $1B Grid Credit Mechanism

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has unanimously decided to shelve the proposed $1 billion Performance Credit Mechanism (PCM) for power generators, concluding that it would not deliver the anticipated grid reliability benefits. The PCM was conceived as a means to incentivize power...

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Canadian government showcases environmentally friendly Smart Grid projects BY PHILL FELTHAM, Editor-in-Chief In recent years, the Federal Government of Canada has collaborated with electric utilities and other industry organizations to digitize the country’s power grid with clean energy...

The Smart Grid Prophecy

For years, industry publications have touted Smart Grid cost-benefit study results that show Smart Grid investments paying for themselves with reduced utility costs. The widely quoted report published by the Electric Power Research Institute, “Estimating the Costs and Benefits of the Smart...

DHS/FBI Alert: Russian Government Cyber Activity Targeting Power Grid

In an unprecedented alert, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FBI have warned of persistent attacks by Russian government hackers on critical US government sectors, including energy, nuclear, commercial facilities, water, aviation and manufacturing.

The alert details numerous attempts extending back to March 2016 when Russian cyber operatives targeted US government and infrastructure.

The DHS and FBI said: “DHS and FBI characterise this activity as a multi-stage intrusion campaign by Russian government cyber-actors who targeted small commercial facilities’ networks, where they staged malware, conducted spear phishing and gained remote access into energy sector networks.

What follows is an...