The recent fire incident at a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project owned by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) in Escondido, California, occurred on September 5, 2024, at noon. This event brought attention to the methods and strategies in place to address such emergencies.
The power industry plays an indispensable role in modern society, ensuring the consistent delivery of electricity, which is foundational for public safety and economic stability. Given this critical importance, any disruption in the power supply can have extensive consequences, impacting everything
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally-owned electric utility, has found itself at the center of a heated debate over its decision to establish new gas plants. This move comes amidst President Biden's aggressive climate goals, particularly his commitment to achieving a carbon-free
The PJM Interconnection's recent capacity auction has sent shockwaves through the energy sector, revealing an unprecedented surge in capacity prices and prompting urgent calls for legislative intervention. With capacity costs skyrocketing from $2.2 billion to a staggering $14.7 billion for the
In Oregon, a growing conflict between a coalition of solar energy advocates and state utility regulators is unfolding. This battle is over the future of rooftop and community solar energy initiatives. The Save Oregon Solar Coalition, comprised of numerous solar energy companies and environmental
Springfield Utility Plans for a Sustainable and Reliable Future Gary Gibson, CEO of City Utilities (CU) in Springfield, outlines a comprehensive strategy aimed at ensuring that the power supply of the future remains sustainable, reliable, and affordable. Gibson addresses three major hurdles that CU
In response to escalating electricity costs, Pennsylvania residents are exploring various strategies to tame their rising electric bills, with both immediate and long-term actions proving effective. The drive to lower utility expenses comes amid a sharp increase in energy prices over recent years,
EVLO Energy Storage has achieved a milestone with the successful commissioning of its first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in the United States. The 3-MW/12-MWh installation in Troy, Vermont, stands as a testament to the growing significance of battery storage in
Water quality is a critical issue for communities across New South Wales (NSW). The collaborative initiative between WaterNSW and 12 local water utilities (LWUs) in regional NSW is designed to monitor and improve water sources. This partnership aims to establish baseline water quality data, helping
Electricity demand is rising globally, driven by the increase in electric vehicles (EVs) and distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Traditional utility management systems face significant challenges in keeping up with this increased demand and the added
