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CASPER — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the nation’s top utility regulator, issued a sweeping new rule two weeks ago requiring regional utility operators to plan for long-term transmission build-outs
New rule aims to bolster grid reliability - but may require big project investments
SAN JOSE — Pacific Gas & Electric Co. says it plans to increase security at electricity substations following the sabotage last April of one of its substations in Silicon Valley. PG&E spokesman Brian Swanson told the Oakland Tribune (on Monday that the utility will install opaque walls and deploy advanced camera systems, enhanced lighting and […]
A widespread collapse of the US power grid system—triggered by solar storms, physical attacks, or cyberattacks—could threaten nuclear facilities, including overloaded spent fuel pools.
America's electric grids face a hidden danger- dangerous power quality. Unnoticed by many, sudden voltage surges pose a serious threat, leading to home fires.