Groups Collaborate to Electrify Chemical Processing Plants

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:34:24 +0000

Three major chemical processing companies announced the startup of a demonstration plant to show the viability of large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnaces. BASF, SABIC, and Linde on April 17 […]

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How to Provide Reliable and Resilient Electricity Amid Today’s Changing Climate

Credit to Author: Ed De Varona| Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:53:22 +0000

The United Nations has gone on record to spotlight the negative effects of climate change that have affected the world in recent years. The group stated, “destructive storms have become […]

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OPG Embarks on Major Refurbishment of Niagara Falls Hydropower Stations

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:21:40 +0000

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will partner with GE Vernova to complete a 15-year project to refurbish the iconic 1.7-GW Sir Adam Beck I and II hydroelectric complex near Niagara Falls. […]

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A view of the 446-MW Sir Adam Beck I Generating Station in Niagara Falls. Courtesy: OPG

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DOE Eases Requirements in Final Transformer Efficiency Standards Amid Supply Chain Strain

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:08:46 +0000

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) final energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers appear to strike a compromise with industry, softening the agency’s stance on steel requirements for essential transformer […]

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NRECA is urging Congress to approve funding to speed-up production of transformers and other crucial electric grid equipment. This photo shows completed pole-top transformers at ERMCO’s transformer production plant.

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The Need for Consumer Engagement in the Transition to Clean Energy

Credit to Author: Hannah Bascom| Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:24:06 +0000

To state it simply, current decarbonization goals cannot happen without deeper engagement between utilities and their customers, and utilities are not yet truly harnessing the potential that their customers bring. […]

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The POWER Interview: District Energy Embraces Innovation

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:47:09 +0000

District energy systems are evolving across the power generation sector. Downtown business districts, college and university campuses, hospitals and healthcare facilities, airports, military bases and more are utilizing these systems […]

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The Clean Energy Balancing Act

Credit to Author: Arshad Mansoor| Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:35:01 +0000

Energy is the lifeblood of our economy. It powers our phones, homes, offices, and transportation. As our energy consumption has evolved, so too has our electricity system to adapt to […]

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5 Ways to Ensure Grids Don’t Become Bottlenecks in the Energy Transition

Credit to Author: Marcus McCarthy| Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:50:16 +0000

Meeting ambitious climate targets while transitioning from fossil fuels remains a key priority for businesses, policymakers, and society in general. The good news is that the grid can play a […]

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How Power Companies Can Ride the EV Wave for New Revenue

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:17:00 +0000

Have you noticed more electric vehicles (EVs) driving around your neighborhood? According to Kelley Blue Book’s “Electric Vehicle Sales Report Q3 2023,” EV sales volume in the U.S. set a new record in

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How Electric Utilities Are Enabling Transportation Electrification at Scale

Credit to Author: Ram Ambatibudi| Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:49:52 +0000

With states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Hawaii beginning to execute their National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program plans, utilities within these states are rapidly coordinating the electrical power requirements […]

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