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Grid congestion occurs when a high demand for electric utilities is met with low transmission capacity, resulting in higher costs for consumers. The latest major upgrades to the American electrical grid were completed around 10 years ago, and our current transmission...

The American electrical grid is in much need of an upgrade, and the US Department of Agriculture recently recognized this in a large way. The USDA pledged $2.7 billion in loans, specifically for rural electrical cooperatives and utility companies, to continue the...

Recently, Duke Energy published an article that dives into their construction of an advanced microgrid in Hot Springs, North Carolina. Sumter Utilities works directly in this area, and this new microgrid is sure to have a positive impact on grid reliability in the Hot...

Earlier this month, Power Magazine released an article highlighting the efforts being made to upgrade the U.S. power grid. The need is definitely evident, as the article states, "The U.S. needs to expand electricity transmissions systems by 60% by 2030..." We've seen...

In a press release from Battelle Memorial Institute, several utilities across the Southeast region announced plan to establish a six-state hydrogen hub in an effort to share resources and meet targets for carbon reduction. Companies such as Duke Energy, Dominion...

In a news update on October 4, Duke Energy announced an update on their strategy to provide critical energy infrastructure, meeting customer needs while also achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company plans to invest $145 Billion over the next 10 years....

In a recent press release, Duke Energy shared they are teaming up with Ford to develop a pilot program to test the performance of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology. This new technology is just one of many innovative efforts Duke is using to reduce carbon emissions and...

According to a recent article from Utility Dive, the Department of Energy is making plans for the provision of $10.5 billion to improve grid resilience, enhance grid flexibility, and explore new approaches to reliability throughout the power industry. This new...

The Edwin I. Hatch nuclear power plant in Georgia has been operating since the mid-seventies, and currently provides carbon-free energy for co-owners Georgia Power, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Dalton Utilities, and Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia. In late...

As we approach the peak months of hurricane season, the supply chain struggle in the US continues, and it could make an impact on the ability to restore power after a storm.  A recent article from Fox Business highlighted the need for transformers - a critical...