South Carolina recently faced unprecedented challenges to its power infrastructure due to Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that left 1.4 million homes and businesses without electricity, raising serious questions about the state's readiness for such extreme weather. One possible solution under
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
The rapid surge in electricity demand within the PJM Interconnection footprint has necessitated an unprecedented collaboration among three major utility companies. For the first time, Dominion Energy Virginia, American Electric Power, and FirstEnergy Corp. are joining forces to address mounting
UA Week 2024, hosted by the Utility Analytics Institute (UAI) in Chicago, has brought together industry leaders to recognize outstanding achievements in utility analytics. This highly anticipated event has highlighted the progress and innovation within the sector, particularly through the UAI
The journey to a clean and reliable energy grid in Illinois is fraught with challenges and opportunities. Recent issues within PJM's capacity market, which is responsible for ensuring power availability during peak demand, highlight the need for decisive actions. High prices, unreliable gas plants,
Heimdall Power, a trailblazer in global grid-enhancing technology, has unveiled a comprehensive plan designed to help U.S. utilities comply with and exceed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 881 mandate within a two-week timeframe. This groundbreaking blueprint aims to streamline the
