Infrastructure
California still reigns in grid modernization efforts
The non-profit GridWise Alliance recently released its Grid Modernization Index in collaboration with Clean Edge Inc., a clean energy group based in Portland, ranking California first in the nation for its steps to modernize the electric grid. The 30-plus page report from the GridWise Alliance, w... Read More »America needs smart grid investments pronto, stakeholders say at NARUC event
BALTIMORE — Two essential elements for developing a smart city are an integrated communications platform and a dynamic resilient grid, said David K. Owens, the former executive vice president of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). “Smart cities cannot happen without them,” Owens told Daily... Read More »Kentucky Utilities to retire some of its oldest coal-fired units
A mix of stricter environmental standards and customer desire for greater energy efficiency has moved the Kentucky Utilities Company to announce the pending retirement of two of its oldest coal-fired units. “We are continually looking for opportunities to reduce costs for customers while mainta... Read More »NARUC panel discusses how to prepare for the mother lode of electricity disruptions
BALTIMORE — The resilience of the United States electric power system must be increased to better withstand Mother Nature, cyberattacks, major operations errors and electromagnetic threats from space weather, presenters said Nov. 14 during a session at the National Association of Regulatory Utilit... Read More »Virginia State Corporation Commission approves Appalachian Power transmission grid improvements
The Virginia State Corporation Commission approved Appalachian Power’s request to undertake a $40 million improvement project for its local transmission grid in Washington County, Virginia. The South Abingdon Extension project will include building approximately four miles of 138-kilovolt tran... Read More »Perry authorizes new strategic partnerships with national labs
Energy Secretary Rick Perry authorized on Monday National Laboratory contractors to use Agreements for Commercializing Technology (ACT) to enable new strategic partnerships with the national labs, following a successful six-year pilot study. “Implementation of ACT was driven by the department... Read More »Florida Power & Light