Quick Take: When it comes to the pending electricity revolution, many utilities dither or postpone or explain away (“It may have happened to every other industry. But it will NEVER happen to us. Because we’re special.”) Many environmental groups, on the other hand, are stepping up. They are not just saying that something must change.… Keep reading →
Quick Take: The respected Economist magazine is out with a story documenting the “existential threat” to Europe’s electric power utilities titled “How to lose half a trillion euros.” It is valuable reading for anyone in Europe, of course. But important for the rest of the world, especially North America, which seems to be heading down… Keep reading →
Some innovative California cities are engaging in assurance planning practices to make their energy supply more resilient during a major disaster such as earthquake, wildfire or landslide that could disrupt the normal supply for weeks. Their forward thinking includes the application of renewable distributed generation, microgrids, demand response, and other smart grid techniques and technologies… Keep reading →
When you think of the strongest advocates for clean energy or clean air, your mind may not jump right to businesses. But it should. According to a new report issued today by the Chambers of Innovation and Clean Energy, local chambers of commerce are showing leadership around the country on clean energy innovation. It makes… Keep reading →
The United States has received yet another disappointing mark for overall performance, this time in the energy infrastructure sector. The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2013 report card for America’s Infrastructure gave the US a D+ for Energy Infrastructure, stressing the need for a national energy policy that adapts to future energy needs, a… Keep reading →
Cyber security, upgrading aging power infrastructure and integrating more renewables into the US energy portfolio are all high on Washington’s agenda and pressing issues for utilities, but addressing these concerns simultaneously is a major challenge Modernizing and protecting the often archaic US power grid is a massive – and expensive – undertaking, but if legacy… Keep reading →
