Typhoons and Resilience in Japan
Challenges to the Grid Here
A large percentage of utility poles in Japan are either made of concrete or are underground, not only to withstand typhoons, but of course earthquakes.
Law & Lawyers
Big Things Again
When Grid Transformation Becomes a National Imperative
Making the grid cleaner and more resilient will eventually become a high political priority.
Elections and Electrons
An Industry That's Often a Campaign Issue
The industry will always work to accommodate the path politicians have a passion for, even though that path can diverge from one election cycle to another.
Visiting NYPA's Next Generation Niagara
Niagara Power Project
New York Power Authority’s Niagara Power Project will take place over 15 years. We took a deep dive into what is called Next Generation Niagara.
Renewable Natural Gas: What Can We Do to Move Ahead?
Pipeline-Quality Gas
Economic incentives will aid in developing technologies and infrastructure necessary to take advantage of RNG.
CEO Who Changed Everything
Edison International
A conversation with former Edison International CEO Ted Craver.
Energy Efficiency's Record and Prospects
Double Down on Efficiency
If the rest of the country matched California’s rate of improvement, annual U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide would be lower now by almost 25%.
Utility M&A Deals in Third Quarter
2019 Deals
In some instances, you’re seeing folks looking at freeing up capital through portfolio rationalization to deploy into more focused areas that they consider strategic to their core business.
How Do We Accelerate Transmission Development?
Challenges and Opportunities
Conversations with former FERC Chair Jim Hoecker and legendary developer Michael Skelly at the International Summit on the Electric Transmission Grid.
Building the Greater Grid Will Achieve Affordable, Resilient Decarbonization
Update Regional Transmission Planning
FERC should bolster its regional and inter-regional transmission planning requirements to facilitate grid expansion, lower power prices, and achieve state and federal public policy goals.