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How utilities can avoid data overload and turn maintenance data into action
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (455+ words) Data collection can feel meaningless when utilities lack the tools to turn that data into improved performance or efficiency, writes Ariel Santamaria from Advanced Technology Services. Ariel Santamaria is the vice president of Reliability 360 Operations at Advanced Technology Services, and…...
Commercial electricity use will likely surpass residential in 2027: EIA
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (386+ words) Meanwhile, residential prices have been growing in all regions of the United States, "and we expect this trend to continue," the U. S. Energy Information Administration said. Commercial electricity consumption is likely to surpass residential use for the first time on record…...
FERC declines to stay $1. 5 B in refunds New England transmission owners owe to customers
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (341+ words) In order to support a stay, the movant must substantiate that irreparable injury is "likely" to occur. Bare allegations of what is likely to occur do not suffice," FERC said. FERC"s decision states that for an injury to qualify…...
DOJ may intervene in NAACP lawsuit over x AI's data center gas turbines
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (627+ words) A court notice suggests the government may intervene on behalf of x AI. It is "the policy of the United States to sustain and enhance America's global AI dominance," the DOJ said. The NAACP sued x AI and MZX Tech…...
How utilities can turn maintenance data into action: avoiding data overload
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (391+ words) Data collection can feel meaningless when utilities lack the tools to turn that data into improved performance or efficiency, writes Ariel Santamaria from Advanced Technology Services. Ariel Santamaria is the vice president of Reliability 360 Operations at Advanced Technology Services, and…...
Crux gets $500 M debt facility for clean energy investments
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (358+ words) The company said it plans to use the funding to finance "tax-driven investments," including "hybrid tax equity, accelerating the deployment of clean energy." Finance technology company Crux announced Thursday that it has closed a deal to receive a $500 million debt…...
CPUC to make final decision on community solar rules
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (422+ words) State regulators will vote on whether to finalize a proposed decision by an administrative judge rejecting changes to the Community Renewable Energy Program sought by solar advocates. The Solar Energy Industries Association criticized the proposed decision in an April release,…...
US and allies collaborate on operational technology security guidance
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (20+ words) A new report for critical infrastructure operators stresses the importance of logging, network segmentation and strong authentication, among other practices....
Polish power grid hack offers lessons for critical infrastructure operators, CISA says
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (157+ words) The targeted Polish wind and solar farms used OT control devices from multiple companies, including Hitachi, Mikronika and Moxa, but all of the devices used default passwords....
CISA seeks critical infrastructure sector input on cyber-incident reporting rule
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (267+ words) CISA announced a series of town hall meetings with affected industries about the pending rule. The one for the energy and nuclear sectors is scheduled for March 9....