Security
The American Public Power Association’s cyber security team recently attended the 13th annual grid security conference GridSecCon 2024 to learn about the latest threats to the grid, technology as an enabler, and how best to ensure security remains front of mind for the power sector.
Reliability
Dave Meisinger, CEO of Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative, and other officials recently gathered for a ribbon cutting event for a new microgrid at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London, located in Groton, Conn.
Electric Vehicles
The New York Power Authority has successfully deployed a power boosting and management product that will enable ultra-fast electric vehicle charging in grid-constrained locations.
Grid Modernization
The Energy Systems Integration Group has released a new report, Grid Planning for Building Electrification, that discusses new challenges for distribution systems under increased levels of building electrification and outlines key actions for planners and stakeholders to prepare the system for these new load impacts.
Generation
Shell Energy North America (US) L.P., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% equity stake in RISEC Holdings LLC, which owns a 609-megawatt two-unit combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Rhode Island.
AEP Ohio on Oct. 23 filed a settlement agreement that addresses the power needs of Ohio’s growing data center industry “while protecting AEP Ohio’s other customers,” the utility said.