As a part of her MITEI Energy Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) project, Anoushka Tamhane ’28 analyzed the causal effect of power outages on decision-making in solar and storage installations, facilitating the development of better policy incentives that are tailored…
On Monday, the PJM Board of Managers directed that two regulatory proposals be filed with FERC. Arising from PJM’s Critical Issue Fast Path stakeholder solutions process, the filings aim to preserve grid reliability and mitigate rising electricity capacity costs across…
Large-load prospects are the main driver but executives also have grown their estimate for downtown Houston investments. “We see no indication that growth is slowing here in Texas.”
Customer awareness of utility sustainability goals is gradually increasing, with regional leaders in the West and South excelling in both awareness and satisfaction. The study underscores the link between visible sustainability actions, such as EV support, and higher customer approval,…
This new sensor system, which harvests power inductively from lines, enables precise fault location and early detection of grid issues, reducing inspection time and improving response to severe weather events and aging infrastructure.
Utility failures often have long-standing root causes such as corrosion or hardware loosening, which are not immediately obvious. Improving data collection, inspection practices, and standardization can help utilities identify and mitigate these risks proactively.
Powering the grid of tomorrow starts with smarter infrastructure today. Join SCE to discover how intelligent substations, real-time analytics, and digital protection technologies are enhancing grid resilience, accelerating renewable integration, and driving a more reliable, sustainable energy future.
As inverter-based resources reshape the grid, planners need better ways to connect system reliability needs with technology performance requirements. Join industry experts to explore how EMT studies are helping define practical, technology-neutral solutions for the next generation of power systems.
The California utility, which serves 16 million customers, is paving the way for grid modernization by implementing an integrated planning model.