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In Nebraska, a publicly owned utility deftly tackles the challenges of delivering on reliability, affordability, and ...
Future Electrical Needs By some projections, data centers will add roughly 500 terawatt hours of electricity demand by the end of 2026. For perspective, this is equivalent to powering every home ...
However, the electrical grid has changed significantly in the last decade. These controlled loads are starting to look increasingly out of step with what the grid and the consumer needs.
The U.S. grid consists of 6,400 power plants, 3,000 companies, and 55,000 substations, but they’re usually not manned. What Can States and Companies Do?
While it’s fair to oppose construction of a new high-power electrical line in one’s backyard, it’s not to claim such projects aren’t necessary.
Electric vehicles are evolving into more than just modes of transportation—they could soon become key to creating grid resiliency. Illustrated by ObserverLabs The energy transition embodies ...
The ability to get electricity from one part of the country to another is ever more important as America’s grid is lashed by increasingly extreme weather.
Hurricane Beryl is another example of why the power grid needs to be more resilient NPR's A Martinez speaks with energy expert Michael Webber about how utilities can manage extreme weather events ...
On the same day, batteries discharged more electricity to the Texas grid than ever before. Researchers and startup companies are also exploring ways to involve homeowners in the battery boom.