Americans are using more electricity than ever. As more of our lives are conducted digitally and rely on services powered by electricity, there is also an increased push to move sectors like transportation and home heating and cooling to run on electricity. That makes the nation increasingly dependent on the security and reliability of the power system – which faces mounting threats from cyber breaches and attacks.
Read MorePodcast: Engineering a Reliable Grid (ft. Mark Lauby, NERC)
Mark Lauby, senior vice president and chief engineer at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation discusses priorities for maintaining nationwide grid reliability through the upcoming winter.
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With Power Demand Rising, Reliable Resources Will Be Essential
According to the Energy Information Agency’s (EIA) latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) report, US power demand is expected to reach record highs. Ensuring that power supply is both affordable and reliable is vital to US recovery from pandemic-era setbacks.
Read MoreNERC Report: Fossil Resources Still Needed for Reliability in a Transitioning Grid
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) details “unprecedented” challenges facing the nation’s electric power system, underscoring need to focus on reliability.
Read MoreContinuing Drought Conditions in the West Show Need for a Range of Fuels to Ensure Reliable Power
For decades, hydropower has played an important role in the electrical grid of the Mountain West, providing consistent carbon-free electricity. But historic drought conditions have reduced the amount of power being generated by dams along the Colorado River.
Read MorePodcast: How Do We Address Reliability Challenges, Today and Into the Future?
In recent weeks, the nation’s electric power supply has been called into question. Expected extreme weather this summer will drive up demand, and power supplies are increasingly coming from intermittent sources that rely on favorable weather conditions to power the grid. During this episode, we highlight speakers at EPSA’s recent Competitive Power Summit and the solutions they would like to see implemented.
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