Some Strong Utility Trends for 2019 and Beyond

The electric power grid and the industry is continuing to evolve with major trends happening in 2019 and beyond. Nuclear…

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NextEra and Dominion Are Getting Bigger

NextEra Energy recently acquired Gulf Power from Southern Company for $6.475 billion. Likewise, Dominion Energy acquired SCANA Corporation (formerly known…

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The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) Utility Will Eliminate Fossil Power by 2031

The New Mexico utility regulators have approved PNM’s plan to abandon all coal power generation by 2031. PNM plans to…

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Georgia Electric Coops Are Adding Solar Power as Part of Its Power Distribution Mix

Electric cooperatives in Georgia are making solar energy a part of their reliable power supply mix. The benefits of turning…

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By 2020, an Estimated 150 Gigawatts of Fossil Plants Will Be Retired Since 2010

According to PacifiCorp, fossil power plants cost more to operate than to shutdown and replace. Even though the White House…

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DER and Energy Storage To Take Precedence Over Energy Efficiency & Demand Response

According to new research from the Association of Energy Services Professionals, DER and Energy Storage will become the forefront for…

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California Utilities to Use LiDAR Drones to Prevent Future Wildfires

Utilities in California are using Drones with LiDAR sensors to help evaluate thousands of poles and power lines to determine…

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Basic Explanation of the Electric Power Grid

This is a basic explanation and summary of how the electric power grid works – by Matt Cole with 3…

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