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EnergyHub, Wallbox Team Up for Grid Flexibility
EnergyHub announced a significant advancement in its energy management capabilities by integrating Wallbox Level 2 (L2) electric vehicle (EV) chargers into its Distributed Energy Resource…
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FERC Approves Interconnection for Talen Energy, Amazon Data Center
In a significant move that underscores the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy to power the expanding digital infrastructure, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission…
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New research has highlighted that polar bears in Canada’s high Arctic are among the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This alarming finding…
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Trump’s Offshore Wind Energy Freeze: States at Risk
The U.S. offshore wind energy industry, which has been making significant strides in recent years, is now facing an uncertain future. Following a January 2025…
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Grid Operators Prepare for Tariffs on Canadian Electricity
In a significant development, grid operators in New York and New England are preparing to manage the impact of new tariffs on Canadian electricity imports.…
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DOE Prioritizes Baseload Generation
In a strategic move to tackle the growing electricity demand and bolster energy security, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), under Secretary Chris Wright, has…
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Machine to Machine Communications
Connecting the ‘smart’ with the ‘grid’ with M2M technology BY JEFF DIXON, Freewave Technologies As the world becomes increasingly connected, the integration of smart devices…
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Developing a Cybersecurity Strategy for the Grid
To compete in today’s dynamic markets, power utilities are increasingly deploying IoT-based technologies and integrating their IT and operational technology (OT) networks. While these advances…
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Power Grid Hacking: US Government Condemns Russia
WASHINGTON – Russia is involved in U.S. Power Grid Hacking, nuclear facilities, water processing plants, aviation systems, and other critical infrastructure that millions of Americans…
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A Grid With Multiple Applications
Examining the foundational elements in architecture decision BY TOM WILSON, Itron In recent years, the utility industry has seen a diverse set of use cases…
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How Utilities Can Navigate the Energy Transition
The energy transition is an evolving process that is reshaping the utility sector, bringing both opportunities and challenges. As utilities face the need to shift…
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