In a groundbreaking development for the energy storage sector, a consortium led by Energy Dome and Alliant Energy is set to deploy the United States' first utility-scale CO2 battery. This innovative pilot project, known as the Columbia Energy Storage Project, will feature a 20-MW/200-MWh
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
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
Every year, wildfires devastate communities, ecosystems, and economies, with the 2023 wildfire season in North America serving as a stark reminder of their destructive power. As climate change worsens and existing grid infrastructures age, the risk of utility equipment failures causing wildfires
The Smackover Formation in southwestern Arkansas is emerging as a potential game-changer in the global lithium market, essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and energy storage devices. A recent report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment
The increasing demand for energy and the growing impact of climate change underscore the critical need to upgrade and expand the power grid in the United States. Modernizing the grid is not only about meeting current energy consumption demands but also about anticipating future needs and
