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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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AI-Powered Substation Automation: Revolutionizing Grid Operations

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries, and the power sector is no exception. AI-powered substation automation is revolutionizing grid operations by enhancing efficiency, reliability,…
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North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy for Climate Fraud

A small town in North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against Duke Energy, one of the largest utility companies in the United States, alleging that…
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Itron to Buy Silver Springs to Boost Smart Grid Presence

Itron Inc, which makes technology to monitor energy and water usage, said it would buy Silver Spring Networks Inc., in a deal valued at about…
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Virtual Power Plants (Vpp) And Smart Grids: Integrating Renewable Energy For A Sustainable Future

The rapid shift toward renewable energy resources (RERs) has placed significant demands on traditional power systems. To address these challenges, modern energy infrastructure is evolving…
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Protecting SCADA Systems with Defense-in-Depth Strategies

How utilities can utilize multi-layered security approaches BY RICHARD CLARK, InduSoft Defense-in-depth is a security strategy first developed by military leaders in which multiple layers…
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FBI Warns of Cyber Risks as Renewable Energy Grows

As the adoption of renewable energy technologies accelerates across the globe, the FBI has issued a stark warning about the increasing cyber risks associated with…
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Writing Smart Grid Requirements

Managing change with positive thinking to make the most of investments BY JOHN MCDONALD, IEEE Senior Member, GE Energy Management - Digital Energy The process…
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Deterrence Drives Next Gen Security

Deterrence Drives Next Gen Security

Theft, destruction, disablement, vandalism, and terrorism: any of the aforementioned words receive the attention of…
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Extracting Value From Big Data

Extracting Value From Big Data

Moving forward with distribution automation and intelligent electronic devices BY JOHN MCDONALD, GE Digital Energy…
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Data Insecurities

Data Insecurities

Electric utility executives experience a number of headaches when it comes to data. Forbes reports…
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Symantec Proves Russian “Dragonfly” cyber unit responsible for US critical infrastructure hacking

Symantec Proves Russian “Dragonfly” cyber unit responsible for US critical infrastructure hacking

WASHINGTON - An October, 2017 report by researchers at Symantec Corp., cited by the U.S.…
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Enhance Data Center Security

Enhance Data Center Security

How utilities can protect operations from penetration BY MICHAEL STUBER, Itron For utilities deploying Smart…
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