Much ink has been spilled discussing Xcel Energy’s reliability and the price of electricity – which is a basic human need, ...

The convergence of AI‑driven demand and widespread electrification is redefining what the grid must do and how it must operate.

Grid reliability, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance are at the top of every electric utility’s priority list. Aligning every planning and operations silo across the organization to ...

Over my nearly 15 years in power systems research, I've watched grid modeling tools evolve dramatically to reflect the growing interactions between transmission and distribution. I'm excited by the ...

An i ncreasingly complex set of rules governs utility electric grids, and the financial consequences of failing to comply are rising. Utilities also face a business imperative to maximize grid ...

An electric semi-truck charges while driving on a test dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) roadway located at Utah State University. EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 4, 2025) – Running out of gas in a remote ...

In February 2021, Texas came within four minutes and 37 seconds of a complete statewide blackout. A winter storm knocked out 40 percent of the state’s grid capacity in just four hours, leaving ...

Global conflicts are making renewable energy more attractive, but an all-renewable grid will require solving physics problems ...

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are increasingly used in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) applications for data centers and to speed grid connections, offering services beyond what gas ...

Much ink has been spilled discussing Xcel Energy’s reliability and the price of electricity – which is a basic human need, alongside water, shelter, nourishment, and community. it is useful to think ...