Power outages have become a pressing issue for Michigan residents, particularly those serviced by DTE Electric and Consumers Energy. A combination of aging infrastructure, severe weather events, and maintenance challenges has led to prolonged outages and growing frustration among customers. To
The landscape of energy management is quickly evolving as utilities face mounting pressures in the era of clean energy transition. With rising peak demands and climate-induced disruptions, the strain on grid infrastructure is evident. However, an innovative solution has emerged—Virtual Power Plants
As winter approaches, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is raising significant concerns about the reliability of natural gas supplies and the potential impacts on the electric grid. These concerns are not unfounded, as past events like Winter Storm Elliott in December 2022
The evolving digital landscape, characterized by the rise of hyperscale data centers, has introduced a new era of unprecedented power demands. Data centers, unlike traditional commercial and industrial (C&I) customers, now request hundreds of megawatts, far exceeding the historical modest load
Pennsylvania's electric grid is grappling with significant challenges that disrupt service reliability, from severe weather conditions to an aging power grid. The state's struggle to keep the lights on is becoming increasingly evident as Pennsylvania's 2023 Electric Service
The electric vehicle (EV) market is expanding rapidly, driven by automakers’ efforts to make EVs more affordable and policies aiming at reducing carbon emissions. However, a significant roadblock remains: the inadequate and unreliable charging infrastructure. Electric utilities, with their e
