Staged fault testing is key to preventing protection system misoperations. This is not only important to prevent nuisance misoperations;...

Last week, we discussed the risk of wide area blackouts from renewable energy transfer to the grid. We concluded that staged fault...

Last week, we talked about renewable energy transfer from the production source to the grid. We noted that the two best options for...

After energy is produced, it needs to be transferred to the electric energy grid, frequently referred to as the electric power grid, so...

Last week, we discussed updates to electric utilities’ cost structures that will greatly benefit utilities in the future with widespread...

Renewable energy must be expanded to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent the worst impacts of climate change. When considering a...

This is part three in a series dedicated to helping electric utilities prepare for a future with wide-spread electric vehicle (EV) usage....

Throughout our recent series on electric vehicles (EVs), readers have commented with concerns about how electric utilities will provide...

This is part two in a series dedicated to helping electric utilities prepare for a future with wide-spread electric vehicle (EV) usage....

This is part one in a series dedicated to helping electric utilities prepare for a future with wide-spread electric vehicle (EV) usage....

Our recent series on implementing innovative ideas within electric utilities has focused primarily on updating management best practices...

Renewable energy sources are expanding, electric vehicle ownership is increasing, and the climate continues to change. While energy...

Last week, we outlined two changes to electric utilities’ work culture that will foster innovation: sharing the rewards of innovation...

When people acquire a new position, join a new company, or embark on a new career, they proudly announce their successes to family,...

Last week, we shared that the key to responding effectively during a crisis is for managers to establish trust with their employees...

The Southwest Airlines crisis over the recent holiday season is an example of a once-in-a-decade incident that brought the airline’s...

As we continue to examine the intersection of climate change and electric utilities, it is important to evaluate changes that need to be...

Last week, we took a deep dive into the wholesale cost of electric energy, including pricing methodologies and marginal pricing...

As we continue to think about the development of distributed offshore windfarms, it is important to take a closer look at the wholesale...

In our series on offshore wind development in Oregon, we have been discussing the merits of distributed offshore wind development, an...