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DOE Grants $2.2B for Transmission and Storage Projects

In a landmark move aimed at accelerating the U.S. transition to a more resilient and sustainable energy grid, the Department of Energy (DOE) has announced…
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How utilities can keep the lights on

Utilities worldwide have been on a roller-coaster ride, and an often painful one, over the past decade. Despite the sharp growth in global demand for…
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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…
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Stimulating Electric Utility Innovation

Calling utilities and regulators to move forward with new ideas A significant regulatory barrier stands in the way of innovation in Canada’s gas and electric…
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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…
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Emergency Power for Data Centers

Why not all static UPS systems are created equal BY KARLA E. BERT, P.E., Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. In our cloud-based digital world, data…
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Protecting Smart Grid Electronics

Properly selecting outdoor enclosures to increase reliability BY ERIN BRESNAHAN, Purcell Systems The largest deployments of a utility’s communications system tend to occur in areas…
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Crew Scheduling and Dispatch

How mobile solutions improve restoration efforts BY JIM MENTON, ClickSoftware Electric utilities are modernizing the power grid to meet the demands of an increasingly digital…
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Climate Change Strains Global Electricity Networks: A Wake-Up Call

Climate Change Strains Global Electricity Networks: A Wake-Up Call

The increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters are placing unprecedented strain on the world's…
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Building Wireless Communication Networks

Building Wireless Communication Networks

Building wireless communication networks: How utilities can implement a strategy for success BY TONY MILONE,…
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FERC Complaint Targets Duke, PJM Transmission Planning

FERC Complaint Targets Duke, PJM Transmission Planning

A coalition of large energy consumers and ratepayer advocates has filed a complaint with the…
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Using Data Analytics for Theft and Revenue Protection

Using Data Analytics for Theft and Revenue Protection

Taking another step to preventing power theft BY PATRICIA SEIFERT, PhD, Itron For many years,…
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Smart Grid in North and South America

Smart Grid in North and South America

Market developments toward grid modernization 17% Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) at which the U.S.…
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