Grid Security & Reliability
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OpinionNew England policymakers have the tech and funds for energy security. They just need to act.
Distributed renewable energy — especially when paired with energy storage — can provide near-term relief to high power prices while improving reliability.
By Mike Judge • Feb. 3, 2023 -
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Deep DiveāNo regretsā approach to big batteries, green hydrogen and grid reliability urgently needed, analysts say
Advanced batteries and green hydrogen promise long-duration energy storage solutions for “net zero” system reliability, but only regulatory policy and market support can fulfill that promise, industry stakeholders say.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 31, 2023 -
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TrendlineThe Utility Dive Outlook on 2023
2023 promises to be another busy year for the U.S. energy transition as stakeholders move to implement new clean energy measures while tackling growing security, reliability, equity and affordability challenges.
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agencyā public-private collaborative to focus on energy, water
The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative dedicated its 2023 agenda to particularly vulnerable sectors and open source use in industrial systems.
By David Jones • Jan. 30, 2023 -
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Californiaās plan to keep Diablo Canyon nuclear plant online hits regulatory snag
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission rejected PG&E’s request to resume the review of a 2009 relicensing application for the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, but PG&E plans to to file a new one by the end of 2023.
By Kavya Balaraman • Jan. 30, 2023 -
Sponsored by Natural Resources Defense Council
Winter storm Elliott proved fossil fuel plants are an infirm resource
The December storm that brought extreme cold to much of the nation demonstrated—yet again—that fossil fuels fail when electricity is needed most.
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Sponsored by Operant NetworksCybersecurity: The case for zero trust in modern energy networks ā part 1
Utility assets have traditionally been secured by proprietary communications links whose security depends on physical access control and operational obscurity.
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OpinionEVs are more popular than ever. Theyāre also extremely prone to cyberattacks.
If action is not taken to uniformly protect electric vehicles and charging infrastructure from cyber threats, the mobile exoskeleton of the U.S. could be targeted.
By Shahid Mahdi • Jan. 27, 2023 -
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āWe got lucky.ā A stronger 2022 storm season could have threatened grid recovery: EEI
The evolving power grid faces a host of challenges, speakers at the North American Electric Reliability Corp.’s 2023 Reliability Leadership Summit said Wednesday.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 26, 2023 -
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Carlyle, Schneider joint venture AlphaStruxure plans 11.4-MW microgrid at JFK airport terminal
The airport terminal could operate during gridwide outages powered by a microgrid featuring 7.7 MW of rooftop solar, 3.7 MW of fuel cells and 2 MW of battery storage.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 26, 2023 -
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2023 US Power Sector Outlook
2023 promises to be another busy year for the U.S. energy transition as stakeholders move to implement new clean energy measures while tackling growing security, reliability, equity and affordability challenges.
By The Utility Dive Team • Jan. 25, 2023 -
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OpinionHow US grid operators can defend against the unprecedented surge in power system attacks
Undertaking random security measures, better information-sharing with law enforcement, and enlisting public support are among the steps grid operators can take to address the increase in attacks.
By Ben Joelson • Jan. 24, 2023 -
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Deep Dive3 big advances coming as distributed energy resources take newer, bigger roles in 2023
Analysts foresee DER growth in 2023 at the wholesale market and retail distribution system levels as communities and local leaders demand more reliability and resilience.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 23, 2023 -
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California PUC proposal would order an additional 4 GW of clean energy resources to bolster grid reliability
The proposed 4 GW would add to the 11.5 GW of clean energy resources that state regulators ordered in mid-2021.
By Kavya Balaraman • Jan. 23, 2023 -
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Texas regulators adopt performance credit in market overhaul proceeding, teeing up battle with lawmakers
Regulators "chose to ignore the clear direction" of the Texas legislature, said Sen. Charles Schwertner, an author of legislation that initiated the Texas energy market changes.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2023 -
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SEC aims to set climate risk, cybersecurity rules before May
Lawmakers, state attorneys general and other critics have said that by publishing a final climate risk rule, the agency would shoulder companies with excessive compliance costs and overstep its authority.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 19, 2023 -
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California greenlights more than 800 MW of storage and solar to bolster power grid reliability
The projects are the result of solicitations conducted after the California Public Utilities Commission approved an 11.5-GW procurement package in 2021.
By Kavya Balaraman • Jan. 17, 2023 -
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Substation attacks may lead to new energy security rules in 2023, experts say
“The industry should expect further regulatory inquiries and potential actions from the federal government in response,” said Jason Christopher, director of cyber risk at Dragos.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2023 -
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2023 Outlook: US power sector trends to watch
Federal, state and corporate actions are boosting clean energy in the U.S., but supply chain and economic challenges persist while grid reliability and security concerns are growing.
By The Utility Dive Team • Jan. 13, 2023 -
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California PUC launches rulemaking to consider extension of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant
The rulemaking stems from legislation approved in September, which among other things required the CPUC to issue a decision by the end of this year establishing new retirement dates for the nuclear plant’s two units.
By Kavya Balaraman • Jan. 13, 2023 -
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PJM generators face up to $2B in penalties for failing to run during Decemberās Winter Storm Elliott
Nearly a quarter of PJM’s fleet didn’t provide electricity as required, with gas-fired generation making up 70% of the unplanned outages, according to the grid operator’s initial estimates.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 12, 2023 -
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DOEās cybersecurity accelerator to focus on industrial control systems with 2nd cohort
The program will "help bring cutting-edge solutions to market more rapidly,” said Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2023 -
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AEP Ohio seeks approval for electric security plan with $2.2B in reliability spending
The utility expects its plan will increase residential rates by about 2.3% annually over six years.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 9, 2023 -
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2 charged with conspiracy to damage energy facilities in Washington substation attacks
Damage at two Tacoma Power substations is estimated to be at least $3 million, according to the charging documents.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2023 -
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Duke Energy apologizes for winter storm outages as FERC, NERC open investigation into grid failures
At the peak of Winter Storm Elliott, 1.7 million customers were without power. Federal power officials say it is the fifth major winter event in the last 11 years.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2023 -
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Federal cybersecurity focus grows as distributed resources expand grid risks
The utility sector is aware of new malware targeting industrial control systems and the growing attack surface provided by a distributed grid.
By Robert Walton , Larry Pearl • Jan. 3, 2023
