Electric companies have called the grid system "complex," saying the way the power grid is designed makes it complicated.

After Storm Fern cut power to millions, GoodPower CEO Leah Qusba explains what really failed on the grid, and why wind and solar weren’t to blame.

News cycles are increasingly dominated by debates about AI’s impact on power systems, consumer energy prices, grid emissions and grid resilience.

The need for robust emergency preparedness cannot be overstated in today’s world, where uncertainty is a constant companion. Whether due to natural disasters, unexpected infrastructure failures, or ...

Modernizing the electric grid involves more than upgrading control systems with sophisticated software—it requires embedding sensors and automated controls across the entire system. It’s not only the ...

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U.S. energy needs have changed dramatically over the last few decades, and questions are growing as to whether our grid can manage these new demands. Aside from rising temperatures—the National ...

Steps engineers can take to help mitigate power outage impacts. Paths to PLC redundancy. Paths to PAC redundancy. How can a dual Ethernet ring help with resilience? Power outages are becoming more ...

One of the most important technologies that substantially influence the quality of our lives and is vastly underappreciated is the ubiquitous battery. Whether it's the lead-acid batteries that start ...

PG&E is modernizing its substation automation to improve reliability, cybersecurity, and integration with renewable energy sources. The upgrade focuses on replacing outdated RTUs with modular, ...

The US used a cyberattack to turn off power in Caracas during the raid to seize Maduro. The US grid is also vulnerable to ...

ISO-New England operates the region's electricity grid. New Hampshire lawmakers are advancing a bill that would initiate a study into withdrawing from ISO-New England, the organization that operates ...