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The Power Of Microgrids

Navigant Research forecasts that the worldwide microgrid market will grow to more than 4,000 megawatts in capacity by 2020. However, policymakers must emphasize standards and create a regulatory environment that supports this growth. Over a year ago in Electricity Today Magazine, I articulated how...

Utilities Await New Physical Security Standard

U.S. regulator takes next step in approving physical security standard BY PHILL FELTHAM, Editor-in-Chief Electricity Today Magazine Recently, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced a proposal to approve the physical security reliability standard (CIP-014-1), submitted by the...

PSE&G Fined $6.6M for Misreporting Transmission Needs

Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility provider, has agreed to pay $6.6 million following an investigation into its inaccurate reporting regarding the need for a local transmission project within the PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator...

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...

Power Sector Reacts to Canada's New Chief

Canada has a new Prime Minister. Justin Trudeau, a second generation politician, will take the Prime Minister’s Office shortly. Of course, when any new government steps into power, uncertainty follows suit. How will the change in political power affect North America’s power sector? The...

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...

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