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New York City’s New Energy Policy

New York City unveiled a groundbreaking energy policy aimed at transforming the sustainability and efficiency of its buildings and facilities. This ambitious new initiative, designed to tackle energy emissions and enhance demand response capabilities, marks a significant leap towards the city's broader climate goals and positions it as a leader in urban sustainability.

Policy Overview

The newly introduced policy focuses on a comprehensive strategy to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and implement advanced demand...

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UN Warns of Deadly Heat as Hottest Decade Ends

In December 2024, the United Nations reported that the world has endured a "decade of deadly heat," with 2024 marking the tenth consecutive year of unprecedented temperatures. This period has been characterized by record-breaking heatwaves, severe droughts, and devastating wildfires, underscoring...
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Oregon Approves Major Solar and Storage Initiative

Oregon has recently given the green light to one of the largest solar and energy storage projects in the United States, marking a monumental step toward its renewable energy future. The project, known as the Sunstone Project, will feature a massive 1.2 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity, along with...

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FERC Conference Highlights Challenges in Resource Adequacy

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently hosted the Co-Located Load Conference, a significant event that focused on resource adequacy, energy reliability, and the challenges of ensuring sufficient electricity supply amidst changing grid dynamics. As the energy landscape continues to...

Electrical Substations

Grid-Scale Battery Storage Systems and Their Impact on Substation Operations

The transition to renewable energy is reshaping the power landscape, with grid-scale battery storage systems playing a pivotal role in this transformation. These systems are crucial for balancing supply and demand, particularly at the substation level, where they enhance grid stability and resilience. This article explores the latest advancements in battery technology, how substations are incorporating battery storage, the challenges and solutions for integrating these systems, and examples of successful implementations by T&D innovators. Integration of battery storage systems often begins with adaptive electrical substation design to accommodate charging infrastructure.

 

Latest Advancements in Battery Technology and Their Suitability for Grid-Scale Storage

Recent advancements in battery technology have significantly improved the feasibility and efficiency of grid-scale storage systems. Lithium-ion batteries, known for their high energy density and long cycle life, remain the dominant technology for large-scale applications. Innovations in battery chemistry and design have increased their capacity, reduced costs, and...

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Substation Security

Improve protection with a layered security approach BY ERIC BYRES, Belden Inc. An age-old joke in the North American power industry states that if Alexander Graham Bell walked in the room today, he would not recognize the telephone, the technology, or its business model. However, if Thomas Edison...

Why Net-Zero is Cheaper for the UK

The United Kingdom has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This goal necessitates a comprehensive transformation of various sectors, including energy, transportation, and agriculture. While the environmental imperatives are clear, there is growing evidence...