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Grid operator ERCOT says network collapse cant happen again, as investigations into states lack of preparedness launched by the Federal Energy Regulatory Co

Frigid weather exposes the nation’s frail power grids People walk on snowy streets in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 16. Photo: The Associated Press By Robert C. Jones Jr. 02-18-2021 Frigid weather exposes the nation’s frail power grids By Robert C. Jones Jr. 02-18-2021 With cold temperatures knocking out electricity to millions of people in Texas and other parts of the country, the United States’ aging infrastructure is once again under scrutiny. University of Miami experts say upg...

Cloud Computing for Advanced Power System Monitoring Eugene Litvinov, Chief Technologist, ISO New England Eugene Litvinov, Chief Technologist, ISO New England The rapid proliferation of new technologies is transforming how electricity is produced, delivered, and consumed. While offering many benefits, these changes are also increasing the complexity of power systems and requiring innovative approaches to keeping the lights on. As the operator of a six-state high-voltage power gri...

And why some are inaccurately blaming solar and wind for the massive outages.

Let me preface this with an explanation. Over the last few days I read online people saying that Texas' power outages had been caused by Texas being on its own grid… deregulation… Not following national standards… had Texas been connected to the Eastern Interconnection or the Western Interconnection none of this would have happened. But not one post shows any evidence or requirements that backed up these claims. So, I went looking for proof and instead of fin...

Grid operator ERCOT says network collapse cant happen again, as investigations into states lack of preparedness launched by the Federal Energy Regulatory Co

This week, millions of Texans lost power and heat as temperatures plunged to the single digits for the first time in years. But Ohio experienced similar cold without any major problems -- and it’s not just because Ohio has weatherized its infrastructure for extreme temperatures.

Bad weather and bad policy.

And why some are inaccurately blaming solar and wind for the massive outages.

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has issued a report analyzing the effects of renewable energy growth in the MISO region and concluding that the system can reliably...