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RTU and HMI Redundancy in Electrical Substations

As the substation RTU takes on more applications, such as Human-Machine-Interface (HMI), alarm annunciation, math & logic and “relay communication processing”, its need for high availability increases. Anything that takes the RTU out of service – configuration change, firmware update, or...

New York's Path to 8.5 GW of Grid Flexibility by 2040

New York State's transition to a clean, zero-emissions energy grid could include up to 8.5 gigawatts (GW) of grid flexibility by 2040, according to a new report from the Brattle Group. This projection, while contingent on achieving ambitious decarbonization goals, illustrates how the state could...

Substation Focused on Environmental Design

One of the important trends in design of new overhead lines over the past 20 years has been development of structures and designs that are less obtrusive and more pleasing visually. Much the same process has also been going on at substations. For example, even 25 years ago, efforts had already been...

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 with the intersection of technology, grid capacity, and sustainability. The company’s entry into data center load management and its...

CUEE is Back and as Big and Bold as Ever

It’s a show as large in scale as the challenges faced by the industry it serves, and as dynamic as the innovation that's being deployed to meet them. If you sell solutions to the electricity sector, you’ll want to seize this opportunity to reach operational and other key contacts within...

Biden’s Green Vision vs. Trump’s Traditional Energy Policies

In the ever-evolving landscape of U.S. climate policy, the 2024 presidential race highlights a significant divergence between candidates on the future of climate change and energy strategy. The contrasting visions of President Joe Biden's administration and former President Donald Trump underscore...

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Electricity Exports

Reviewing Canada’s cross-border power trade

BY INGRID EKTVEDT, TAB GANGOPADHYAY, MARCELLA MATZEIT, National Energy Board

Canada had another exciting electricity export year in 2013. This issue’s The Bulletin Board briefly outlines the key trade highlights and gives a high-level overview of the National Energy Board’s (NEB’s) involvement in the regulation of electricity exports and international power lines. The NEB is a Canadian independent federal regulatory tribunal, established in 1959.

CANADIAN TRADE HIGHLIGHTS
After a substantial...

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