America’s electric grid faces a growing reliability gap. Aging infrastructure and severe weather are exposing weaknesses that ...

Electric vehicles (EVs) can effectively serve as mobile batteries that provide energy to the power grid when not being driven, improving the reliability of the grid, serving as a source of backup ...

Much ink has been spilled discussing Xcel Energy’s reliability and the price of electricity – which is a basic human need, alongside water, shelter, nourishment, and community. it is useful to think ...

A longstanding lack of long-range transmission lines in south Louisiana, which limits the amount of power that can be moved in from other areas, contributed to an “extremely rare” problem with the ...

Modern energy infrastructure is increasingly defined as cyber-physical systems where physical power distribution and digital communication are closely tied together. While this digitalization boosts ...

Electric vehicles are being sold as the ultimate solution. Clean transportation paired with grid support sounds perfect, right? Here's the thing though. The reality is way messier than the sales pitch ...

Can The Power Grid Handle A Surge In Electric Cars? If combustion engines are banned, can the electric power grid really handle a surge of electric cars? Let’s dive into the challenges associated with ...

In the late 19th century, a new technology began to illuminate the world and transform everyday life – and the innovations have continued to this day. We take a look at the electrifying history of pow ...