The steps needed to ensure a reduction in carbon emissions through safe nuclear energy production include changes in construction methods and management practices, a group of MIT researchers say.
In a recently released report, “The Future of Nuclear Energy in a Carbon-Constrained World,” Jaco... Read More »
As protecting critical infrastructure from cyberattacks has become a national priority, the electric power industry and U.S. government agencies have strengthened their partnership in order to better tackle energy grid cybersecurity.
Just as a coordinated response between industry and government ... Read More »
CPS Energy of San Antonio, Texas, has chosen Renewable Energy Systems (RES) to take the lead on a $16.3 million solar and energy storage project in the area.
The project will combine distributed solar generation with configured energy storage, interconnecting them at distribution voltage with a s... Read More »
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has determined the western U.S. wholesale electricity prices reached their highest levels since 2008 this summer, attributing the rise to high seasonal temperatures and fuel supply constraints.
Officials said within the area served by the California Ind... Read More »
The Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) recently submitted a grant application to the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) for $490,000 in funding for a battery energy storage system (BESS) demonstration project.
The two-year project is contingent on approval of the application. NPPD expects the ... Read More »
Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) filed with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) Wednesday its Grid Modernization and Efficiency Plan, which proposes the adoption of performance-based rates (PBR).
In addition to adopting PBR, the Grid Modernization and Efficiency Plan proposes replac... Read More »
The Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G) along with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities proposed a new program to invest in clean energy and make New Jersey a leader in energy efficiency.
PSE&G’s Clean Energy Future program is a six-year commitment to bolster energy efficiency, fost... Read More »
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) efforts to foster quantum information science (QIS) were explored at a Senate hearing this week.
Quantum information science is an area of research that can harness quantum physics phenomena for application in sensing, communications, and computing. Experts say ... Read More »
Smart meters are helping to transform the electric grid, but the enormous amounts of data generated by the technology could be better leveraged by utilities in order to provide more customized energy solutions for customers.
The Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) asked 1,698 U.S. consume... Read More »
Consumers Energy of Michigan announced Tuesday the company’s decision to buy or lease electric vehicles for employees instead of purchasing new sedans that rely on gasoline.
Consumers hopes to replace more than 100 sedans among its staff with electric vehicles.
"Electric vehicles are ready ... Read More »