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Backed by EPRI, major utilities launch initiative to accelerate economy-wide deep decarbonization

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Gas Technology Institute (GTI) announced this week that they are embarking on a five-year initiative to accelerate the development and demonstration of low-carbon energy technologies. With the increase of decarbonization goals from private companies and governments, existing technology is not enough to achieve these targets. The Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) is an international

Nuclear fuel canisters all stored at decommissioned San Onofre nuclear station in California

A key late stage in the life of the retired San Onofre nuclear plant was completed this weekend, although the next move is uncertain. Crews safely stored the last of 73 spent nuclear fuel canisters in the Holtec dry storage system. Holtec International is contractor in the decommissioning efforts at San Onofre, which was closed by owner Southern California Edison

Can your home battery help power the grid in times of need?

Southern California Edison and Sunrun work together to form one of the largest virtual power plants. How can homes with solar plus battery systems supply energy to the power grid when it needs it the most? With the help of Sunrun and customers, it is one of the questions Southern California Edison expects to answer by creating one of the country’s

Edison International names 40 students to receive $1.2M in STEM scholarships

Edison International has awarded $1.2 million in scholarships to high school seniors who live within the service territory of its subsidiary utility, Southern California Edison. Most states if not all in the U.S., including California early on, have suspended classroom activities in the wake of the coronavirus. Scholarship announcements such as these give hope for the future of STEM industries

Tucson Electric, SCE, AVANGRID & Enel among latest utilities to deploy resources toward fighting COVID-19.

Utilities and service companies around the world are responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic by getting out their proverbial checkbooks in one way or another. This involves money to help the most vulnerable as well as added protection for their own employees. These announcements by utilities have been happening throughout March. The latest include Tucson Electric Power, Southern California parent

If carbon neutral by 2050 is the Moon Shot, where’s the Rocket Ship?

When Kennedy said we would send a man to the moon, people were doubtful this could — or should — happen. History may paint a rosier picture, but in 1969, only 47 percent of the public supported the moon landing. They weren’t necessarily on board, but for the teams of scholars, researchers, scientists and engineers working around the clock, failure

CPV: New decade requires software savvy approach to asset management for power producers

The new decade presents the energy industry with a host of challenges. The increasing rate of energy consumption, the modernization of the electric grid, the re…

Coronavirus puts utility resource management in focus

Each year, the U.S. federal government gives states and hospitals approximately $1bn for disaster preparedness. That is more than the entire healthcare budget o…

S&C Electric insights on grid resiliency and reliability

S&C Electric has a unique, long-term view on the switching and protection sides of the power grid, having designed and manufactured products for 109 years. …

TVA may move closed Allen Fossil coal ash to permitted landfills

The Tennessee Valley Authority has found potential homes for ash stored at a former coal-fired power plant it closed two years ago. Coal ash stored at the forme…

The new ecosystem: Where will winners come from in energy future?

The energy business consists of several multi-trillion dollar ecosystems that, depending on where you look or who you ask, are slowly evolving, being disrupted,…

Former SCANA execs accused by feds in ill-fated V.C. Summer nuclear project

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two former top executives with South Carolina utilities of defrauding investors about the V.C. Summer Nu…

Barakah plant startup brings nuclear energy to Arabian peninsula

The Arab world’s first nuclear power plant is ready to begin operations. The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp. (ENEC) and subsidiary Nawah Energy Co. have announc…

A tale of two laws: Basics of steam generation thermodynamics

When I began my power industry career years ago (initially in the chemistry lab of a coal-fired power plant), the criticality of proper chemistry control of ste…

Illuminating the Path to Successful Solar Construction

Navigating the dimly lit road of utility-scale solar requires the collaboration, continuity and experience of engineering-led EPC firms. Within the span of one …