Meeting the world's growing energy needs while achieving sustainability goals is a complex challenge. With the global population expected to increase significantly by 2050, the pressure to find clean, scalable energy solutions is more urgent than ever. This article delves into how we can balance
Microsoft has announced an initial investment of $1 billion to construct three new data centers in Licking County, Ohio, as part of its ambitious plans to expand its Azure cloud computing platform. With sites set in New Albany, Heath, and Hebron, Microsoft aims to meet the ever-growing demand for
Dynamic pricing, a well-known strategy in the wholesale electricity markets of the United States, finds its greatest potential yet within electric utility distribution networks. Despite its underutilization in transmission and distribution (T&D), dynamic pricing's promise lies in efficiently
In an evolving energy landscape, the U.S. faces a critical need for enhancing its long-distance electric transmission infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Transmission Planning Study underscores the urgency, highlighting the role of interregional transmission lines in
Addressing climate change and fostering sustainability have become pivotal in today's world, and educational institutions like K-12 schools are taking proactive steps. The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) launch of the Efficient and Healthy Schools Program (EHSP) for the 2024-2025 cycle
The rise of renewable energy sources like wind and solar has introduced complexities in managing power grids due to their intermittent nature and varying output levels. Researchers at the University of Virginia have tackled this issue by developing an innovative AI model leveraging multi-fidelity
Duke Energy has taken a significant step forward in its renewable energy initiatives by expanding its Green Source Advantage Choice (GSA-C) program in North Carolina. This new program provides large businesses with accessible pathways to transition to 100% renewable, carbon-free energy, building on
The recent launch of a 5.5-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Rivesville, West Virginia, is a significant milestone in the state's transition towards renewable energy. Situated on a brownfield site near a now-closed coal-burning power station, this project is a joint effort by Mon Power and Potomac
Jackson State University (JSU) has secured a significant milestone with the recent acquisition of a $2 million grant from the Entergy Charitable Foundation. The initiative, announced on October 7, 2024, is tailored to establish the Critical Power Grid Network Security Lab at JSU. This collaboration
Amid a landscape marked by growing electricity demand and evolving regulatory requirements, Kentucky's leading utilities have made a significant decision: to delay the addition of new solar power capacity until 2035. Despite a clear trend toward renewable energy nationwide, Louisville Gas and
