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Optimizing Power Delivery
Effective Energy Efficiency Programs for Utilities

Energy efficiency has become a critical focus area for electric utilities and their customers. With rising energy costs and climate change concerns, utilities must balance meeting electricity demand growth while reducing...

Energy Transition
Large-Scale Storage as the Key to Grid Stability

The transition to renewable energy is changing power systems globally. As countries speed up this 'energy transition' - known as the 'Energiewende' in Germany - integrating wind and solar power...

Load Profiling 101
How Utilities Optimize Energy Distribution

Effective energy distribution is essential for modern power grids. As electricity demand grows and renewable energy sources increase, utilities use load profiling to maintain grid stability and improve efficiency. Understanding...

From Barleycorns to Quantum Constants
The Evolution of Measurement Standards

Measurement is fundamental, yet often overlooked. The ability to quantify length, mass, time, and other physical properties forms the basis for science, technology, and infrastructure. Standards underpinning measurement affect everything...

Recently in a Galaxy Not So Far Away…

As we commemorate May the Fourth, let's explore how Yoda's wisdom can inspire and guide electrical engineers to master their craft and face challenges with confidence and wisdom.

Workforce Transformation in Utilities
Labour Day Reflections on Skills, Diversity, and Digitalization

Labour Day is more than a date on the calendar—it's a nod to the people whose expertise and adaptability keep the lights on, quite literally. In the energy sector, this...

Energy Storage Integration
Metering and Monitoring Requirements

The integration of energy storage systems into the electric grid is accelerating as utilities and consumers adopt storage to improve grid reliability and resilience. Proper metering and monitoring of these...

Intelligent Systems
Augmenting Rather Than Replacing Human Capability

The swift progress, in intelligence (AI) and smart systems has stirred up discussions about how humans can work alongside advancing technology efficiently. There are differing opinions about the impact of...

When Energy Prices Go Negative
Understanding the Causes and Solutions

Negative wholesale electricity prices present a paradoxical challenge in modern power systems. While seemingly counterintuitive, these events reveal critical insights into grid operations and market dynamics. This analysis examines the...

Is the Electrical Energy Sector Overregulated?

The electrical energy sector is a complex industry that plays a major role in modern economies and societies. It includes the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric power. Key...

The Challenges of Renewable Energy in Europe
A Comprehensive Overview

Europe stands at the forefront of the global renewable energy transition, driven by ambitious climate goals such as the EU's target to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. While progress...

The Utility Transformation
Innovation or Resistance?

The utility industry finds itself at a critical junction. The intersecting forces of decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization are disrupting century-old utility business models. This transformation requires utilities to rethink their...