Grid Security & Reliability: Page 9
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Data center, AI load growth could threaten grid reliability: Conference Board
Although AI tools could eventually enable more efficient electricity generation, storage, transmission and use, near-term AI demand could slow the energy transition, the report says.
By Brian Martucci • June 20, 2024 -
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Constellation, Vistra and PSEG could be next to ink nuclear-data center supply deals: S&P
Higher power prices have created opportunities for nuclear operators to serve data centers that co-locate nearby, S&P Global Ratings said.
By Robert Walton • June 18, 2024 -
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TrendlineReliability
Rising peak demand, extreme weather and other factors are raising power outage risks in the U.S., but FERC and other stakeholders are pursuing multiple actions to address reliability concerns.
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US Army seeks nuclear microreactors for reliable on-site generation
Other military branches and government agencies could replicate the RFI for prototype on-site microreactor power plants, USNIC Chair Jeff Merrifield said.
By Brian Martucci • June 17, 2024 -
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Sponsored by TechnosylvaTake the guesswork out of wildfire risk reduction
While wildfires may seem like a distant threat, proactive measures are crucial for electric utilities everywhere.
By Steve Vanderburg, Vice President - Weather & Risk Solutions, Technosylva • June 17, 2024 -
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Sponsored by EPRIEPRI releases study of wildfire tools to proactively assist electric companies in risk management
Large wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe in the United States and other regions.
June 17, 2024 -
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Deep DiveAs NVIDIA, IBM and others apply AI to boost utilities, regulatory and data privacy obstacles abound
The “move fast and break things” business model of the technology sector is meeting the regulated spending and reliability imperatives of the utility sector.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 11, 2024 -
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OpinionForward-thinking investments and increased power grid flexibility can prevent wildfires
A methodology being developed by Lawrence Berkekey National Lab and others assesses different wildfire mitigation approaches to determine the optimal portfolio of investments to protect power grids.
By Alexandre Moreira • June 10, 2024 -
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White House wants to harmonize the breadth of cybersecurity regulations
National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. detailed White House strategy to streamline the administrative burden and cost of cyber compliance.
By David Jones • June 7, 2024 -
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GE Vernova spinoff ThinkLabs AI developing artificial intelligence tool to boost grid reliability
The company is developing Copilot, an AI-powered digital assistant, to help utilities manage the renewable energy, storage and other resources coming on to the grid and better match electricity supply with demand.
By Patrick Cooley • June 4, 2024 -
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Sponsored by SkydioTaking flight: How drones accelerate utility disaster recovery efforts
Learn how utilities can now turn to drone technologies to combat their disaster recovery efforts.
June 3, 2024 -
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US data center electricity demand could double by 2030, driven by artificial intelligence: EPRI
Internet queries utilizing artificial intelligence require about 10x the electricity of traditional internet searches, according to analysis by the Electric Power Research Institute.
By Robert Walton • May 30, 2024 -
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Utilities saw fewer Q1 ransomware attacks than other sectors. A Dragos analyst explains why.
Electric companies worldwide experienced one ransomware attack in Q1, compared with 25 in the transportation sector and 106 in manufacturing, according to Dragos, but analysts warn against utilities getting complacent.
By Robert Walton • May 30, 2024 -
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OpinionGrid modernization plans must consider quantum computing, AI, other innovations
Any policy related to upgrading the grid must include a focus on using new technologies to make the most of these significant investments.
By Christina Hayes and Allison Schwartz • May 20, 2024 -
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Sponsored by West Monroe6 transmission resiliency strategies to combat extreme weather events
Bolstering grid resiliency is quickly becoming a requirement for utilities.
May 20, 2024 -
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State utility regulators grapple with load growth, reliability and permitting amid energy transition
“There are so many priorities that we need to balance,” Michigan PSC Commissioner Katherine Peretick said at a Cleanpower Expo panel.
By Brian Martucci • May 17, 2024 -
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25 GW of new solar to boost summer grid reliability, but extreme heat poses widespread risks: NERC
The North American Electric Reliability Corp.’s summer grid assessment, released Wednesday, concludes that seven regions face an “elevated risk” of energy shortfalls in extended heat waves.
By Robert Walton • May 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by SenseAn advanced grid requires regulatory innovation
The need for innovation in utility regulation “springs” up on the heels of DOE paper, “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Innovative Grid Deployment.” Regulatory innovation is essential for meeting the grid requirements of the future.
By Brandon Dyer, Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Sense • May 13, 2024 -
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PJM, MISO to study transmission upgrades to bolster interregional power flows
The grid operators plan to finish their interregional transfer capability study early next year.
By Ethan Howland • May 10, 2024 -
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VPPs could boost utilities’ credit profiles, but it’s ‘premature’ to consider impact: Morningstar DBRS
Though obstacles are impeding virtual power plants in the short term, the technology will be a plus for utilities and for reliability in the long run, the credit rating company predicts.
By Brian Martucci • May 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by OverstoryAchieving greater reliability: How utilities can overcome budget and climate challenges
Utilities need new and innovative ways to manage their operations, and advanced remote sensing technologies hold the key.
May 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Copper LabsAmid evolving utility goals and rising rates, an AMx strategy can de-risk AMI and bring all meters to the table
As the first wave of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) begins to reach the end of its expected life, new meter technologies—including next-generation “AMI 2.0” meters—promise to offer a host of new benefits to utilities and customers alike.
By Essie Snell • May 6, 2024 -
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OpinionFERC and NERC review of winter storm gas failures lacks transparency, key details
Faltering energy system performance — which almost caused rolling blackouts — and insufficient scrutiny and transparency after the fact must not be the new normal with winter storms.
By Paul Arbaje • May 3, 2024 -
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OpinionNew early warning system will mitigate energy shortfall risks in New England
ISO New England’s new Probabilistic Energy Adequacy Tool, created jointly with EPRI, is part of the grid operator’s comprehensive and proactive approach to planning for a reliable future power system.
By Stephen George and Jinye Zhao • May 1, 2024 -
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Artificial intelligence can help manage the grid but creates risks if deployed ‘naïvely,’ DOE warns
Machine learning could help electric utilities improve permitting and siting, reliability, resilience and grid planning, according to a new Department of Energy report.
By Robert Walton • April 30, 2024 -
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Expanding advanced nuclear raises national security risks: IISTP report
The Institute for International Science and Technology Policy cautioned against an unqualified embrace of nuclear power as a climate change solution as international cooperation on nuclear safety frays.
By Brian Martucci • April 29, 2024
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