On August 14, 2003, a power line in Ohio overheated, causing a widespread blackout that affected over 50 million people in the United States and Canada. Grid operators at power plants are trained to ...

Smart grid technologies use digital communication to monitor and manage energy flows, allowing for real-time adjustments and improved grid stability. As these technologies continue to develop in the ...

An innovative smart control system is helping to accelerate the transition to clean energy by connecting major battery ...

The idea of the smart grid has been around for decades, but today, new technologies and solutions are transforming the way that electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed. The global smart ...

The power industry is in the midst of a shake-up, a revolution in how electricity is generated and distributed. Smart grid technology is changing the way utilities and customers interact, and ...

Residential applications for smart grid technologies continue to grow as electricity customers take more control of their energy usage and costs. Homeowners with rooftop solar have been selling power ...

Over the past several months, alarm bells have been going off regarding potential attacks against the U.S. electrical grid. Consider these recent media headlines: The Wall Street Journal: Cyberattacks ...

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home, a podcast from Vox Media ...

The term “smart grid” encompasses much more than just power delivery, though that is an important factor. At its core, the main pillar of a smart grid is a two-way connection of energy and information ...

The U.S.' electric grid, imagined for 20th century life, is in desperate need of an overhaul as 21st century challenges wreak havoc on the industry and the customers it serves. Infrastructure is ...

(2) An electrical power distribution network that includes two-way, digital communications between producers and consumers in addition to transmitting electricity. For example, when power is least ...