Power and gas were cut in a California town because worsening landslides from two years of heavy rain are threatening to tear apart scores of multimillion-dollar homes perched over the Pacific Ocean.| POWERGRID International
Tens of thousands of customers including schools, homes and businesses were left without electricity this week amid selective power cuts stemming from a deficit in generation, with several units out of service for maintenance.| POWERGRID International
There's growing recognition that the power grid, centrally designed more than a century ago, has failed to keep pace with the energy transition.| POWERGRID International
The utility had purchased massive, more expensive generators that could not be used for Hurricane Beryl-related emergencies, rather than mobile generators as intended by Texas law.| POWERGRID International
The utility's customers could end up paying a partial share of wildfire-related expenses — 60%, or $1.6 billion — if regulators endorse the plan.| POWERGRID International
Hawaiian Electric will utilize publicly-accessible cameras at 78 locations and AI software to monitor wildfire threats.| POWERGRID International
Fire crews and helicopters were dispatched minutes after the wildfire was detected, ultimately limiting its impact to just three acres.| POWERGRID International
Technosylva uses AI to analyze weather, fuel conditions, and utility assets at risk of starting a fire. Their platform is used by many of the largest utilities.| POWERGRID International
Proponents of boosting industry faced critics seeking to block a proposed transmission project.| POWERGRID International
Austin Energy announced it is deploying an AI-driven wildfire detection system from Pano AI across its entire 437-square-mile service territory.| POWERGRID International
The commitment covers three transmission lines crossing six states, advancing projects aimed at adding 3.5 GW of additional grid capacity throughout the U.S| POWERGRID International
The Public Utility Commission is investigating CenterPoint's response at the request of Gov. Greg Abbott, with findings due by December 1, 2024.| POWERGRID International
Xcel Energy says its move was meant to prevent wildfires, but customers and government officials said they were blindsided by the decision.| POWERGRID International
The Smokehouse Creek Fire has grown to be the largest in state history.| POWERGRID International
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission unveiled two transmission rulings that, in combination, represent a "watershed" moment for the U.S. energy system.| POWERGRID International
The investment includes 58 projects across 44 states to strengthen grid resilience, create microgrids, and enable more renewable energy generation.| POWERGRID International
