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WEBAug 27, 2024 · There’s growing recognition that the power grid, centrally designed more than a century ago, has failed to keep pace with the energy transition. A look inside a utility’s transformer installation process. 09.06.2024. FirstEnergy subsidiary Met-Ed recently replaced a substation transformer that could not be repaired.
When the power goes out, can EV charging stay on?
WEB18 hours ago · EV charging can cause unexpected rapid swings in current draw which can lead to inefficient energy consumption, resulting in overheated wires, transformer stress, and possible outages, the report found. Additionally, areas with high volumes of unmanaged EV charging are more likely to experience power outages. Share.
California tells utilities to speed up new grid connections, upgrades
WEB2 days ago · The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved a decision to set new energization targets and timelines for the three large electric investor-owned utilities (IOUs) to complete steps in the energization process that they control.. Under Senate Bill (SB) 410 and Assembly Bill (AB) 50, the decision aims to accelerate the electrical energization process for customers who request ...
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WEBThe news comes after Rocky Mountain Power proposed a 30.5% rate hike for residential customers, which it later lowered to 18.1% following pushback. Several thousand customers still remain without power after NV Energy began an emergency de-energization in response to the 6,500-acre Davis Fire, which is affecting …
Utility rates increases soared in 2023. This year could see more of …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Utilities in the U.S. are on pace to raise electricity rates by around $9 billion in 2024, nearly reaching the modern record for net rate increases set a year prior, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Net electricity rate increases reached $9.7 billion in 2023, more than double the $4.4 billion authorized by regulators in 2022.
Out of sight, out of mind? Costs and benefits of undergrounding ...
WEBMar 1, 2004 · However, underground power lines do result in fewer overall power outages, but the duration of power outages on underground systems tends to be longer than for overhead lines. Also, undergrounding is expensive, costing up to $1 million/mile or almost 10 times the cost of a new overhead power line. …
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WEBMar 1, 2004 · The Electricity Innovation Institute (E2I), an affiliate of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), has selected a team headed by ABB to help develop software for fast simulating and modeling of power delivery system behavior. The project is part of E2I’s Consortium for Electric Infrastructure to Support a Digital Society (CEIDS) program.
'There's no transparency': Utility data keeps data centers from …
WEBSep 11, 2024 · There’s “strong interest” for developers of clean energy projects and data centers to link up, according to Chris Barker, Clearway’s managing director of transmission and grid integration. However, “there’s no transparency” from electric utilities around where those large loads are going. Barker’s comments were made during an ...
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WEBThere’s growing recognition that the power grid, centrally designed more than a century ago, has failed to keep pace with the energy transition. Massachusetts regulators approve utility grid modernization plans. The investments aim to improve grid reliability and resiliency in anticipation of more frequent and extreme weather events.
Aging electric grid vs. EV future: Can it work? - POWERGRID …
WEBApr 16, 2024 · The future is electric, and thanks to distributed intelligence, the grid is ready. To tackle the challenges posed by the growing number of electric vehicles on the road, utilities can leverage distributed intelligence (DI). One of the key advantages of DI is its ability to provide utilities with real-time insights into EV charging patterns.