New York Power Authority’s Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory Added to U.S. Registry of Electric Grid Test Beds
National Clients Can Utilize NYPA’s AGILe to Assess New Technologies The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (AGILe) has been added to the U.S. Electric Grid Test Bed Inventory managed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The designation recognizes AGILe as the only test bed nationwide with full system-level functionality that hosts models and digital twins of multi-regional large-scale electric power grids. The unique assets at AGILe are availab...
Gridlocked! The Shortage of High Voltage Lines Threatens U.S. Electrification
Utilities in the U.S. have forecast annual compound growth in electricity demand of around 2.5% by 2035, compared with the compound growth of 0.5% witnessed from 2014 to 2024. Along with the increased demand, the industry faces concerns about continued reliability, resource adequacy, and affordability as it works to ensure transmission capacity.-- The surging demand for electricity means the U.S. needs to double its regional transmission capacity and quadruple interregional transmission capacity...
New Committee Report for Transmission Lines Released
Hawthorne, N.J.: Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) and the Electric Power Systems Foundations Committee have released a new committee report, Design and Construction of Deep Foundations to Support Electric System Transmission Lines State of the Practice. This state-of-practice report gathers into a single document the diverse deep foundation investigation, design and construction practices the power industry uses in North America, according to Peter Kandaris, P.E., Gannett Fleming (retired) a...
Line of Fire: How Wildfires Threaten Utility Credit
Summary Between 2020 and 2024, North America experienced an alarming increase in the frequency and severity of wildfires. Wildfire activity has reached unprecedented levels, fuelled by hotter, drier conditions and decades of fuel buildup in forests. The overall credit profile of the utility sector has been shaken by this new risk landscape. -- In what used to be considered a stable, low-risk industry, there has been a growing concern that wildfire-related losses, liabilities, and mitigat...
Global transformers market to reach $89.34 billion in 2030, led by Asia-Pacific, forecasts GlobalData
The global transformers market is on a strong growth trajectory, projected to reach $89.34 billion in 2030, driven by rising electricity demand, renewable integration, and grid modernization. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is set to lead the charge with robust investments, while the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region is poised to grow fastest, fueled by infrastructure upgrades and power sector reforms across developing economies in the Middle East and Africa, reveals GlobalData, a lea...
Grid-Scale Energy Storage: A Power Play for Regulated Utilities
Summary Battery energy storage is revolutionizing the utilities sector--enhancing grid reliability, enabling renewable integration, and creating new revenue streams. Falling costs, policy support, and innovative commercial models like battery energy storage systems-linked power purchase agreements are accelerating deployment. From a credit perspective, widespread adoption has the potential to strengthen utilities' overall credit profiles by improving cash flow predictability and operational...
NYPA Board of Trustees Approves $400,000 for Energy Storage and Microgrid Training Program
Virtual Reality Training to Educate Utility Workforce on Operations and Maintenance of Energy Storage and Microgrid Systems Residents of Disadvantaged Communities Eligible to Enroll in Tuition-Free ESAMTAC Trainings at 14 Locations Throughout New York WHITE PLAINS— The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees yesterday approved $400,000 in funding for the Energy Storage and Microgrid Training and Certification (ESAMTAC) program to prepare electrical contractors and workers fo...
Researchers from Incheon National University Propose Novel Approaches for Improved Microgrid Management
"Rural electricity" by kevin dooley A new optimization model improves microgrid operation, enhancing energy efficiency and ensuring reliable power supply Scientists at Incheon National University have developed a new optimization model to improve microgrid operation. This model adapts to unexpected changes in power supply and demand, ensuring stable and efficient energy systems. By addressing challenges like power outages and varying energy needs, this approach enhances the reli...
Global Grid Digitalization Investment to Hit US$150 Billion by 2030 Amid Growing Demand for Energy Capacity and Flexibility
Investments in energy grid modernization and digitalization have not kept pace with energy demands and requirements over the past years. Given rapid electrification and the ongoing energy transition toward net zero, spending on grid digital transformation needs to accelerate. According to a new report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, aggregated worldwide investments in grid digitalization will grow from US$81 billion in 2024 to US$152 billion in 2030. “The benefits of t...
Morningstar DBRS Comments on MISO's Historic $22 Billion Regional Transmission Plan
Key Highlights • We expect the credit impact of Tranche 2.1 on utility companies to be neutral, provided that they can finance the capex and maintain their debt-to-capital ratios in alignment with the regulatory capital structure. • MISO’s alignment with FERC Order No. 1920 should benefit transmission owners. • Legal challenges to right of first refusal laws could create delays. • Uncertainty on decarbonization policies could weaken cost-benefits On December 12, 2024, the Midcontinent In...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
