Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:15:00 +0000
The term “nuclear renaissance” was very popular in the early 2000s. Nuclear power plant operators had substantially improved existing plant performance, and many new plants were being considered around the
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Read moreCredit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:09:47 +0000
A tailored approach to evaluating and implementing benefit-based cybersecurity technologies for wind power plants. Recent research and development (R&D) have provided insights into cybersecurity strategies and business cases for cybersecurity investments. These findings will help renewable sector entities tailor an approach to evaluating and implementing cybersecurity technologies for wind power plants. A Cyber Resilient Reference […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2023 22:27:03 +0000
Deep reinforcement learning for cybersecurity could help deter adversaries. close In simulations against three distinct types of adversaries, deep reinforcement learning demonstrated the promise of autonomous AI in proactive cyber defense.
Credit to Author: Don Reeves| Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 13:55:25 +0000
The aging energy grid is in need of an upgrade. Converging challenges, such as distributed energy resources, electric vehicles and frequent extreme weather events, are pushing our infrastructure—some of which is over a half a century old—to the limit. As grid modernization efforts move full steam ahead to meet these challenges, security implications are often […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 23:43:47 +0000
Physical security at power plants has received renewed concern of late, owing to a spate of gunfire vandalism events in the U.S. However, power plants have long-fielded several other physical security risks, including from terrorism, sabotage, natural disasters, insider threats, and physical breaches. Power plants have typically employed a set of physical security tools, such […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:14:35 +0000
Several major power companies have launched a software assurance database that will serve as a software bill of materials (SBOM) repository for the power industry. Part of a long-sought solution to address a critical supply chain cybersecurity risk, the collaborative effort announced on Feb. 8 seeks to help vendors identify and remediate vulnerabilities in software […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:14:35 +0000
Several major power companies have launched a software assurance database that will serve as a software bill of materials (SBOM) repository for the power industry. Part of a long-sought solution to address a critical supply chain cybersecurity risk, the collaborative effort announced on Feb. 8 seeks to help vendors identify and remediate vulnerabilities in software […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:43:48 +0000
In 2023, U.S. utilities have a multipronged ambition to realize: how to provide customers with reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, and safe water. However, increased pressure around decarbonization and the adoption of cleaner energy sources, electrification, and related infrastructure needs, and customer-driven disruption will make this energy trilemma even more difficult to balance. Management at […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Robert Nawy| Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:23:18 +0000
Cybersecurity risks can occur daily, taking multiple forms. While there are personal measures that the general population can do to eliminate some of these risks, power utility companies must take a more aggressive approach to keep the communities they serve safe and their security unquestioned. COMMENTARY Should a power utility company face a cyberattack, it […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:50:20 +0000
While the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides steps in the right direction by expanding renewable energy development and electrification incentives, it may also lead to a worsening duck curve and a larger proportion of variable power sources in the generation mix—putting significant pressure on utilities’ ability to maintain reliability. U.S. utilities need to be proactive […]
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