In the heart of urban centers and along sprawling highways, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a common sight, with charging stations popping up at an unprecedented rate, yet beneath this visible shift lies a hidden crisis. The electric grid, the backbone of this transformation, struggles to keep
The electric grid stands as the backbone of modern society, powering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure across America, yet it faces relentless challenges from environmental stressors, mechanical wear, and evolving energy demands with over 160,000 miles of high-voltage transmission
In the heart of the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions, a pressing challenge is unfolding as PJM Interconnection, the entity responsible for managing the power grid and wholesale markets across 13 states and Washington, D.C., grapples with integrating massive data center loads into an already
As winter approaches in 2025, the North American electric grid faces an unprecedented challenge with peak demand projected to surge by 20 gigawatts (GW), a staggering 2.5% increase compared to last season, raising serious questions about the grid’s ability to keep pace. This rapid escalation,
Setting the Stage for Safer Infrastructure In the wake of devastating wildfires that scorched West Los Angeles County, a staggering reality has emerged: outdated overhead power lines pose a lethal threat during natural disasters, often knocked down by high winds or flames. These exposed wires have
In a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, an unseen crisis brews beneath the surface of digital innovation, threatening the stability of our power systems. Data centers, the powerhouses behind AI's rapid advancements, are consuming electricity at an unprecedented rate, with some
