On August 14, 2003, a power line in Ohio overheated, causing a widespread blackout that affected over 50 million people in the United States and Canada. Grid operators at power plants are trained to ...

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home, a podcast from Vox Media ...

Smart meters have gained widespread adoption. According to the latest figures from Berg Insight, the number of smart meters in North America reached almost 146 million at the end of 2023 with that ...

Because today’s energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies lack connective infrastructure, they provide only first steps toward climate change mitigation. Quantitatively they only make dents.

It’s rather evident that collectively, the energy industry must make some optimizations to the conventional power grid. There are many questions and concerns—both ethical and security-focused—about ...

Having seen the backlash around smart meters, utility executives say that for the smart grid to work, consumers need better tools to control their home energy. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer ...

Grids are becoming smart in every part of the world, although some countries invest more than others in modernizing their electricity networks. According to online data portal statista, cumulative ...

Cross-island transmission cable tunnel project, which offers cost-effective long-term solution for reliable electricity supply in Singapore. Modernizing the power grid through smart grid enhancements ...

Webinars, podcasts, and virtual panels provide convenient access to expert insights on smart grid innovations and emerging technological trends. The convergence of digitalization, AI, and operational ...

Smart grid technologies can be attached to power lines and electric infrastructure above or below ground. They detect threats to the system, such as a tree limb hitting a line. Local utilities are ...