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Underground Resiliency for FERC 2222
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 2222 requires the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) into the transmission and distribution (T&D) system and will use the principles of transactive energy to move towards net-zero energy and carbon-free generation portfolios.
Kentucky Utilities and Undergrounding
According to this article, a Kentucky Utilities spokesman said “very few utilities are converting older, overhead lines to underground lines across the country.” Where has he been? Kentucky Utilities….the utilities below are happy to share lessons learned and best...
Underground Resiliency for FERC 2222
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 2222 requires the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) into the transmission and distribution (T&D) system and will use the principles of transactive energy to move towards net-zero energy and carbon-free generation portfolios.
Kentucky Utilities and Undergrounding
According to this article, a Kentucky Utilities spokesman said “very few utilities are converting older, overhead lines to underground lines across the country.” Where has he been? Kentucky Utilities….the utilities below are happy to share lessons learned and best...
Undersea Cables
A great new idea! Undersea cables linking islands to mainland generation has been done around the world. Could Puerto Rico be next?
Austin Takes Action
“By having our power lines underground, we are hardening our infrastructure. We are creating a more resilient city and we are preparing our community,” said [Austin Council Member] Fuentes.
Transformer Supply Crisis
This article about transformer lead times doesn’t offer much help, but here’s an idea that might work.
World-Changing Ideas for “Decarbonizing the Grid”
Energy is the foundation of our economy and is at the forefront of everything we do. This whitepaper explores ideas for carbon neutral or carbon free sources of renewable energy.
IEEE PES GRID EDGE TECHNOLOGIES Event
Grid Edge is coming! Be sure to attend. We have three great panels.
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Electric T&D
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of a computer or machine to perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. There are different types of AI, ranging from simple rule-based systems...
Plane on a Wire
A plane crashed into power lines in Maryland.
50% Underground by 2040
We set goals for renewables, net zero energy and carbon free energy. These resource related goals will require a 21st Century distribution grid that is reliable, resilient and still affordable. Will it be our grandfather’s distribution grid? No. The electric...
Humans on the Moon?
What will engineers of the future build on the moon? 3D printed concrete structures and landing sites made with moon aggregate and the water NASA hopes to discover in the south https://lnkd.in/gwzdRX9t Solar energy with some version of hydrogen storage or small...
Defining Resiliency
Our industry needs to provide simple, understandable definitions for commonly used terms such as smart grid, smart cities, distributed energy resources, and microgrids. The simple, understandable definition of resiliency is: The ability to withstand a High Impact, Low...
IEEE PES Grid
At the IEEE PES Grid, I will have three panels on World Changing Ideas for Positive Economic Development, Customer Engagement and Strategic Undergrounding, and Wildfire & Risk Mitigation.
Distributech Event
Come to Distributech next February and attend our panel “Driving Cost Out of Underground Programs.”
Entergy
Entergy is asking regulators to spend $15B over the next 10 years to harden an overhead system from the late 1900’s. But, in 2022 and after massive hurricanes in 2005 and 2021 wiped out much of the T&D serving New Orleans, why would Entergy propose more of the...
Underground or overhead 46KV in paradise? HECO vs Neighbors
What is total the cost of ownership of these overhead lines compared to underground for the life of the asset?
AI Robot Self Aware
Elon Musk has said that Artificial Intelligence is far more dangerous than nuclear weapons. https://lnkd.in/gxFD27Uu Now, this former Google engineer claims that the AI robot is self aware. AI has many good possible applications for our industry but we will...
AN ELECTRIC BUS CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BATTERY EXPLOSION IN PARIS
A state-owned public transport operator in Paris has pulled out 149 electric buses from its fleet after two of them spontaneously exploded within the same month.
Mercedes AA Class
April 1st fun from SNL. In case you missed the Mercedes AA ….be sure to wait for last line. Very funny. LINK
Power Production By Source
The “Power Production by Source” graphic herein shows a 10 year trend in power production for each state.
Burial Benefits
Here's a podcast about the benefits of burying lines: Mike Beehler, spokesman for the Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative, or PDI2, advocates for more strategic line burials around the country. Mike says many utilities are seeing benefits of burial beyond...
Undergrounding and ESG
Investors are increasingly socially aware. They invest in value but also examine how a company sustains the environment, engages the community, and operates the organization. Investors evaluate the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores of publicly traded...