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Control Center Security

How utilities can protect bulk electric system control centers BY ANDREW GINTER, Waterfall Security While industry experts debate the likelihood of an attack against the…
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Vehicle-to-Grid Integration

How utilities can move forward using electric vehicles BY BEAUDRY KOCK, Recargo Until recently, North American electric utility reps might have understood electric vehicles in…
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Geomagnetic Disturbances: A Danger to the Power Grid

In 1989, the Québec grid collapsed as equipment protection relays tripped in a cascading sequence of events. Six million consumers were left without power for…
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Utilities Bank on IoT for Network Reliability Improvement to Decrease Lost Revenue

Power grids around the world are getting smarter thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT). While Smart Grid technologies are making the headlines, and poised…
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The Role of Renewable Energy in the Smart Grid: Transforming Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

The integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into smart grid systems represents a fundamental shift in how energy is generated, managed, and consumed. This transformation…
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FERC Rejects PJM Transmission Planning Change

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected a proposal from PJM Interconnection, one of the United States' largest regional transmission organizations, to alter its…
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Distributed Energy Resources: Part 2. Leading the transformation to a cleaner, smarter, more flexible grid

Big transformations often result from a multitude of small and rapidly proliferating changes. We’re on the cusp of such a change in Ontario’s electricity system,…
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Key Utility Conferences to Watch in 2025

As the utility sector continues to evolve amidst technological advancements and regulatory changes, industry conferences offer invaluable opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and innovation. In…
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Five Uses for Reliability Data

Five Uses for Reliability Data

Despite the fact that electricity is such a critical commodity for every aspect of our…
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Making the World More Sustainable

Making the World More Sustainable

Smart grid is an idea of upgradation of the traditional electric grid infrastructure. The efficiency…
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Plugging into Electric Vehicles

Plugging into Electric Vehicles

Most future planning discussions about electric vehicles begin with a prediction for significant impact by…
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Advanced Sensor Technologies for Intelligent Transformers and Substations

Advanced Sensor Technologies for Intelligent Transformers and Substations

In the evolving landscape of power grid management, integrating advanced sensor technologies in intelligent transformers…
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Stimulating Electric Utility Innovation

Stimulating Electric Utility Innovation

Calling utilities and regulators to move forward with new ideas A significant regulatory barrier stands…
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