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NYPA Board of Trustees Approves $400,000 for Energy Storage and Microgrid Training Program

January 31, 2025 - in Electric Grid, Energy

Virtual Reality Training to Educate Utility Workforce on Operations and Maintenance of Energy Storage and Microgrid Systems   Residents of Disadvantaged Communities Eligible to Enroll in Tuition-Free ESAMTAC Trainings at 14 Locations Throughout New York…

Researchers from Incheon National University Propose Novel Approaches for Improved Microgrid Management

January 29, 2025 - in Electric Grid, Energy, News, Technology

"Rural electricity" by kevin dooley   A new optimization model improves microgrid operation, enhancing energy efficiency and ensuring reliable power…

Global Grid Digitalization Investment to Hit US$150 Billion by 2030 Amid Growing Demand for Energy Capacity and Flexibility

January 10, 2025 - in Electric Grid, Energy

Investments in energy grid modernization and digitalization have not kept pace with energy demands and requirements over the past years. Given rapid electrification…

Morningstar DBRS Comments on MISO’s Historic $22 Billion Regional Transmission Plan

December 27, 2024 - in Electric Grid, Energy, News

Key Highlights • We expect the credit impact of Tranche 2.1 on utility companies to be neutral, provided that they can finance the capex and maintain their debt-to-capital ratios in alignment with the regulatory capital structure. • MISO’s alignment…

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Three High-Priority Areas Advancing in National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor Designation Process

December 17, 2024 - in Electric Grid, Energy, News

DOE Seeks Public Input on Proposed Public Engagement Framework and Possible Scope of Analysis for Areas Moving to Phase 3 of Designation Process   WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a continued effort to expedite the build out of a resilient and reliable electric…

Morningstar DBRS Comments on Impact of Potential U.S. Tariffs or Electricity Export Ban on Ontario Independent Power Producers

December 16, 2024 - in Electric Grid, Energy, News

Key Highlights • Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to cut off electricity supply to the United States if it imposes a blanket 25% tariff on Canadian goods. • If the tariff or the electricity export ban occurs, we do not expect either to materially…

Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Nearly $474 Million in New Grid Resilience Funding to States and Tribes as Part of Investing in America Agenda

October 28, 2024 - in Electric Grid, Energy, News

Investing in America Agenda Continues Efforts to Modernize Electric Grid To Deliver Reliable, Clean, and Affordable Energy Across the Country, in 5 Territories and Among 254 Tribal Nations     WASHINGTON, D.C.— In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s…

EnergyHub and Wallbox Partner to Accelerate Growth of Utility Programs for EV Managed Charging

July 24, 2024 - in Electric Grid, Energy

Integration makes it easy for EV drivers to access the benefits of utility programs, helping programs scale   New York & Mountain View, CA - EnergyHub, a top provider of grid-edge flexibility, and Wallbox, (NYSE:WBX) a global leader in electric vehicle…

Global Investments in Public Grid Digitalization and Transmission Network Expansion Must Exceed US$4 Trillion by 2030 to Meet Clean Energy Targets

July 11, 2024 - in Electric Grid, Energy

Public grid capacity constraints risk slowing the energy transition toward net zero, with fast-growing distributed renewable energy assets such as solar micro-grids and battery storage increasingly failing to connect to the grid, needed to take full advantage…

New Report Acts as Framework to Improve Interregional Transmission Amidst the Evolving U.S. Electricity Landscape

July 10, 2024 - in Electric Grid, Energy, News

WASHINGTON — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners released a new report, Collaborative Enhancements to Unlock Interregional Transmission. This report underscores the importance of enhancements to interregional transmission infrastructure…