Massive data centers are pushing energy demand higher. Some people claim that AI will be a net benefit for the grid.

ALBANY — National Grid is in the process of installing so-called smart meters at the homes of its gas and electric customers.

Edge computing and AI are revolutionizing utility operations by enabling real-time, autonomous decision-making at the grid ...

Fifteen years ago, planning for a new substation upgrade barely considered how distributed energy resources (DERs) might ...

As the backbone of modern energy systems, smart grids and digital substations promise efficiency and sustainability—but they also open the door to escalating cyberthreats. This article dives into a ...

Grid congestion - an ‘overloaded’ electricity grid - results in delays to building projects and sustainable initiatives. However, research by energy scientist Nico Brinkel has found that ‘smart ...

A New York-based start-up company wants to use batteries to reduce stress on the energy grid and put money back in the pockets of state residents. The pilot program, courtesy of Standard Potential in ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — As wildfire season intensifies across Oregon, Portland General Electric (PGE) is relying on smart grid technology and upgraded safety protocols — known as Enhanced Powerline Safety ...

U.S. electricity demand is rising rapidly, and all the while the electric system is operating closer to its physical limits, causing more frequent system disturbances. These problems will increase in ...