As ERCOT Pushes Energy Conservation, Some Fear Crypto Biz Could Tank Texas’ Faulty Power Grid Texans were asked to conserve energy during a warm spell last month, and this summer could break temperature records. Now, just a day into June, many Texans are already praying that the state’s power grid can handle the heat. Meanwhile, … Continue reading As ERCOT Pushes Energy Conservation, Some Fear Crypto Biz Could Tank Texas’ Faulty Power Grid→
America’s Power Grid Is Increasingly Unreliable Behind a rising number of outages are new stresses on the system caused by aging power lines, a changing climate and a power-plant fleet rapidly going green The U.S. electrical system is becoming less dependable. The problem is likely to get worse before it gets better. Large, sustained outages … Continue reading America’s Power Grid Is Increasingly Unreliable→
Quantum industry partnerships key to power grid optimization: DOE official The Department of Energy (DOE) needs more public-private partnerships if it hopes to advance quantum information science (QIS) to the point where it can optimize the U.S. power grid, said commercialization executive Rima Kasia Oueid. Kasia Oueid’s Office of Technology Transitions was created by Congress … Continue reading Quantum industry partnerships key to power grid optimization: DOE official→
U.S. Transmission System Needs Overhaul to Meet Renewable Goals The current processes in and between regional transmission organizations (RTOs) are impeding the development of low-cost renewable power, according to a review recently released of regional and interregional transmission planning in the Great Plains, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. The analysis from Concentric Energy Advisors, commissioned by the … Continue reading U.S. Transmission System Needs Overhaul to Meet Renewable Goals→
NERC: Pandemic, regional fuel shortages threaten winter grid operations in California, New England There is sufficient generating capacity to meet power demand this winter, but NERC sees the potential for fuel-related complications and warned that grid operators must keep worker safety at top of mind given new pandemic-related operating conditions. “Overall, industry takes winter reliability … Continue reading NERC: #Pandemic, regional #fuel_shortages threaten winter grid operations in #California, #New_England→
Trump’s grid security executive order will create vendor ‘black list,’ complicate equipment sourcing Foreign adversaries are “increasingly creating and exploiting vulnerabilities” in the United States bulk-power system, according to the executive order, with “potentially catastrophic effects.” “This is a well known issue within the electric sector,” Shawn Wallace, vice president of energy at IronNet Cybersecurity, … Continue reading Trump’s grid security executive order will create vendor ‘black list,’ complicate equipment sourcing→
Clean Tech Disruption—Transforming The Grid We frequently describe clean tech as being transformative or disruptive because it generally saves money, while improving the quality of life with enhanced environmental benefits. By offering cheaper, more efficient solutions, clean tech is also often disruptive and a threat to incumbent industries. A timely and relevant example of such … Continue reading Clean Tech Disruption—Transforming The Grid→
Fluctuating Natural Gas Prices Are Not A Threat To The Power Grid As we enter the throes of winter, a number of unique factors have accrued resulting in an eventful November for natural gas prices. The price surge last month exceeded the expectations of analysts, prompting some to renew calls for policies to prop up … Continue reading Fluctuating Natural Gas Prices Are Not A Threat To The Power Grid→
Protecting the power grid from cyber attacks As the national power grid becomes increasingly dependent on computers and data sharing—providing significant benefits for utilities, customers, and communities—it has also become more vulnerable to both physical and cyber threats. While evolving standards with strict enforcement help reduce risks, efforts focused on response and recovery capabilities are … Continue reading Protecting the power grid from cyber attacks→
Electric Power Grid Security: It’s Time Over the years I’ve had hundreds of thought-provoking conversations with utility CISOs and other industry security professionals. Heck, I was a utility CISO myself at one time, so I know the territory. In these lively discussions—which can transform into good-natured debate—familiar topics are always in order. IT-OT convergence. Infrastructure … Continue reading Electric Power Grid Security: It’s Time→
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