Utilities and Distribution Archives

Perspective

Making a case for greater interconnectivity between Decentralized Energy Systems: Operations and Maintenance matters

Decentralization has many benefits, such as lowering transmission costs and reducing other risks.

By Editorial TeamAugust 16, 20220

Insight

Coalition of 50 U.S. utilities plan to build a coast-to-coast fast-charging network by 2023

Together, the companies aim to fill charging infrastructure gaps along major travel corridors

By Editorial TeamDecember 8, 20210

News

U.S renewable energy will be the fastest-growing source of electricity generation in 2020

Electricity consumption to drop 3.4 percent as coronavirus lockdowns caused businesses to close, says EIA

By Derick LilaAugust 12, 20200

News

Nova Scotia Power has been fined $250,000 for failing to meet reliability and customer service standards

The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board found the company missed six of 13 performance targets in 2019

By Editorial TeamJune 28, 20200

Insight

Three U.S states consider leaving a portion of the largest power market over new FERC rules

The states are concerned that a new federal policy will counteract efforts to use cleaner energy

By Editorial TeamJune 9, 20200

Report and Analysis

U.S. Renewables produce 17.5% more electricity than coal during Q1 of 2020—solar grows 23% and wind 17%

Renewables also outpace nuclear power in both February and march and provide 21% of the nation’s electricity

By Editorial TeamMay 27, 20200

News

Trump administration approves a massive 690-megawatt solar project north of Las Vegas

The project comes with a $1 billion price tag and is expected to generate enough electricity to power 260,000 homes

By Derick LilaMay 12, 20200

Perspective

A website about the U.S. electricity grid offers a mesmerizing way to pass the time productively

For a voyeuristic view of electricity consumption patterns, look no further than the federal government's Hourly Electric Grid Monitor

By Editorial TeamApril 7, 20200

News

Department of Energy announces new funding to train emergency response and building professionals

Projects in this funding opportunity will focus on developing, testing, and disseminating educational materials.

By Derick LilaApril 7, 20200

Studies and Modelling

Scientists seek to make energy systems more resilient in today’s uncertain climate future

The international research team proposeS an optimization methodology for designing climate-resilient energy systems.

By Editorial TeamApril 2, 20200

Insight

The California Public Utilities Commission plans to reduce the state’s energy sector greenhouse gases by 100%

Find out how this new move—further opens the state to solar industry jobs and business opportunities.

By Derick LilaMarch 30, 20200

News

California’s PG&E warns its customers to beware of scammers that are taking advantage of COVID-19 Fears

Among other scams, perpetrators using “spoofing” technique to simulate pg&e phone numbers

By Derick LilaMarch 20, 20200

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