Where's Affordability
Electricity has generally been a shrinking part of consumer expenditures since the great recession, while consumer expenditures have grown.
Insights on Energy Transformation from Industry Leaders
The Grid Mod Pod
“During the first set of episodes, we intentionally focused on inviting leaders of companies that serve as partners and suppliers to utilities to share their perspectives. These discussions uncovered layers of insights, particularly emphasizing the potential for revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning in grid modernization.”
Three Critical Resources: Minerals, Future Workforce, Clean Energy Investments
EEI International
“This month’s column discusses the importance of three critical resources that will help enable the clean energy vision EEI’s member companies share, adapt how we harness our shared global ecosystems, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.”
Woman Engineering the Future
Electric Power Engineers
“I made sure EPE grew like the grid, always looking steps ahead, anticipating grid challenges and building up the services to remove those roadblocks. Our heart and soul at EPE are immersed in solving problems to enable the grid of the future.”
Battle over Net Neutrality Back at FCC
What Comes Next?
“There is a good chance that an FCC decision reclassifying Internet access service as a Title II service and imposing numerous new regulations would be overturned by the Courts, thus presumably restarting yet another battle at the FCC over Net Neutrality.”
Grid Data Sharing Lessons: What Can be Learned from Other Industries
West Monroe & Arcadia
With recently released guidelines on grid sharing in the NARUC Grid Data Sharing Playbook, the spotlight is once again on the national movement toward utility data democratization. Access to utility data such as meter data on customer usage patterns, billing data, grid capacity data, interconnection data, DER data, and more has been shown to accelerate clean energy development and technology innovations in the utility industry.
Revolutionizing Energy Management
Efficiency via Tech
“By optimizing power factor, reducing system losses, and lowering peak current, Powerhouse brings about a comprehensive improvement in the facility’s electrical system. This improvement is not just in terms of efficiency but also in safety and operational reliability.”
Advanced Labs Help Electric Industry
Preparing for a Clean Energy Future
“EPRI, an independent, nonprofit energy research and development organization, owns and operates three world-class laboratories to evaluate new applications, technologies, and devices to conduct research across the energy spectrum, assisting stakeholders in addressing challenges and opportunities as part of the clean energy transition.”
Demand Response is Low-Hanging Fruit
A Cost-Effective Solution for Utilities and Regulators
“Utilities and regulators should pay closer attention to the reliability tool with the lowest barrier to entry, and the speediest implementation today: demand response.”
Embracing Local Communities to Enhance Utility Operations
Significance of Workforce Diversity
“The ability to communicate with diverse communities is critical for the success of programs aligned with state policy objectives, particularly those targeted at low-to-moderate-income customers.”