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FERC Fines Ketchup Caddy $27M for MISO Fraud

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has imposed a $27 million penalty on Ketchup Caddy LLC for engaging in fraudulent practices within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) demand response program. This decision marks a significant move in FERC's ongoing efforts to...

Power Imperative: Managing Distributed Renewables

A diverse array of factors has driven the uptake of distributed generation among utility customers and these trends are likely to continue, requiring utilities to employ the latest strategies and technologies to accommodate distributed generation at the distribution level. The drivers are many, and...

Distributed Energy Poised for ‘Explosive Growth’ on the US Grid

Distributed energy resources are poised for “explosive growth” across the United States over the next five years. U.S. utilities “need to change, and are slowly changing,” how they plan, operate and maintain their distribution grids to adapt.That’s how Ben Kellison,...


Human Resource Strategies for Utilities

Building powerful human resource strategies for utilities BY MICHELLE BRANIGAN, Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) The electricity and renewable sector is part of what the federal government terms ‘critical infrastructure’ for Canada, a support to all industries on the economic front and...

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Impact of Cutting Canada's Carbon Tax on Emissions and Climate Goals

Canada's carbon tax has long been a topic of debate. As the federal government implements and adjusts its policies to address climate change, the carbon tax has emerged as a central tool in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering a transition to cleaner energy. However, recent discussions about cutting the consumer carbon tax, particularly at the federal level, have raised questions about its effectiveness in driving emission reductions and whether it undermines Canada's broader climate...

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