Electric utility crews, including those at public power utilities, have been at the ready over the last few days to help with the disaster unfolding in Houston, but so far, the situation in the biggest city in Texas looks more like a matter of saving lives than of getting power restored.
For easy printing, download the Wholesale Electricity Markets and Regional Transmission Organizations Issue Brief. Summary Some utilities generate the power they sell to customers, but a good portion of electricity sold to customers is first purchased at wholesale from a third party. In some regions
May 12, 2017
Grid Security Issue Brief (PDF) Summary The electric sector has mandatory and enforceable federal regulatory standards in place for cyber and physical security (collectively known as grid security). Close coordination among industry and government partners at all levels is imperative to deterring
May 12, 2017
For easy printing, download the Protecting 6 GHz Spectrum Usage By Public Power from Interference Issue Brief. Summary Electric utilities typically own and operate their own communications systems (wireline and wireless) for mission-critical operations throughout the electric system. These private
May 12, 2017
Energy Efficiency Issue Brief (PDF) Summary Energy efficiency is one of the most important, cost-saving tools available to utilities to meet energy demand, defer generation investment, reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions, and lower customers’ utility bills. The federal government creates
May 12, 2017