The Department of Energy (“DOE”), Office of Electricity, recently issued a Request for Information (“RFI”), seeking comments regarding cost-effective ways to make electric infrastructure systems more resilient against severe weather events. DOE says, “The purpose of this RFI is to gather “relevant consensus-based codes, specifications, and standards,” state and industry best practices, and other pertinent
Still Thankful
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It crosses cultural and political boundaries. Gratitude never goes out of style. Given the utility related events we have experienced throughout the year, last year’s post from November 23, 2011 is quite current. Happy Thanksgiving.
Thankful for the Smart Grid and So Much More
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite
NERC Report Highlights Concerns About Long-term Electric Reliability
Over the next ten years, the electric industry will face a number of significant emerging reliability issues. The confluence of these uses will drive a transformational change for the industry, potentially resulting in a dramatically different resource mix, a new market for emissions trading, a need for enhanced modeling, and a new risk framework built
PJM’s CEO Terry Boston discusses Cyber Security and Reliability
Although PJM headquarters is just minutes from Steven & Lee’s Valley Forge office, it took a recent trip to Washington, DC, for me to catch up with its President and CEO, Terry Boston. PJM manages the largest power grid in North America and the largest electricity market in the world. It is a regional transmission
Thankful for the Smart Grid and So Much More
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it causes me to reflect on life and the many things I often take for granted. Last year, as host of the family dinner, after everyone was fed and happy, we gathered for a presentation. I explained the crisis regarding fresh drinking water and challenged the 30-plus
Governor Quinn Vetoed Utility Modernization Bill
He has been threatening to do it all summer and yesterday Illinois Governor Pat Quinn made good on his promise to veto Senate Bill 1652. Joining him at the press conference was Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
“This bill would have been devastating for Illinois consumers,” Attorney General Madigan said. “At a time when people are