Member news, the monthly Public Utilities Fortnightly column, the Achievement Awards, and episode notes from the Grid Mod Pod and All Things DER. April 2022 through March 2025.
In 2024, there were nearly sixty-five thousand wildfires reported across the U.S., causing loss of life, consuming almost nine million acres of land.
The U.S. power grid is one of the most complex and critical infrastructures in the world, delivering electricity to millions of homes and businesses across the country.
BANDERA, Texas, Aug. 22, 2024 — Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC), in collaboration with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA).
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), an AEIC member, is charging ahead in the journey to a safer, cleaner, and more resilient future!
AEIC Member Company NRG Energy Celebrates $4 Million Donation Milestone to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia NRG Energy, an AEIC member company.
The development and evolution of the electric grid, from its early stages in the late 19th century to its current complex and dynamic state.
As an AEIC member company, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) achieved a historic milestone with Line 400—a 300-mile natural gas pipeline journeyed by a specialized.
In 2023, solar power accounted for over 50% of new U.S. electricity generating capacity.
The journey toward an electric grid that meets the needs of the twenty-first Century represents a transformative leap for electric utilities.
Empowering women in the workplace is a core value at SRP, an AEIC member company. Meet Courtney Christopher, a Substation Electrician and a driving force for change.
The electric utility sector is in a critical era marked by rapid technological advancements and a paradigm shift toward a more sustainable and efficient energy economy.
Exciting News in Energy Innovation! San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), an AEIC member.
Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC), an esteemed member of AEIC, proudly announces the launch of its Battery Storage Subscription Service.
Check out Duke Energy’s EV Charger Rental Program in North Carolina! This program will offer residential and business customers the convenience of leasing an EV charger.
In an era where the energy sector stands at the cusp of transformation.
AEIC Member Company Puget Sound Energy Explores Multi-Day Energy Storage Solutions Puget Sound Energy (PSE), an AEIC member company.
It’s no secret that the electric utility industry is undergoing transformative change.
Southern Company, an AEIC member company, is spearheading a sustainable energy future, showcasing dedication through projects like Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4.
AEIC Member Company First Energy Donates $100,000 to Garfield High School in Akron FirstEnergy, a proud AEIC member, has contributed $100.
Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working.
Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working.
AEIC Member Company EPRI Explores Repurposing Coal Sites New research by the Electric Power Research Institute, an AEIC member company.
Asset Management has always been an integral function of electric utility operations.
Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working.
Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working.
Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working.
Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working.
AEIC Hires Grid Modernization Expert, Elizabeth Cook, to Lead Technical Strategy The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC).
Orange and Rockland Utilities, an AEIC member company, is leading the way in biodiversity enhancement through their innovative program.
Threading the Needle: Clean, Reliable, Affordable Energy at LIPA Every utility is charting its own path to clean, reliable, affordable energy.
Washington DC – November 6, 2023 – The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC).
Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working.
Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working.
Since 1885, leaders in the electric utility industry have been gathering annually as members of AEIC to discuss the issues of the day, share ideas.
Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working.
Check out this groundbreaking partnership between one of our member companies, leading community-based public power utility Salt River Project, and CMBlu Energy!
Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working.
JEA has been serving customers in and around Jacksonville, Fla., for more than a hundred and twenty-five years, working to improve lives and build community.
Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working.
New York State has achieved a major accomplishment in its commitment to sustainable energy.
New York Power Authority, a distinguished member of AEIC, is embarking on a groundbreaking journey to revolutionize power infrastructure inspections.
AEIC member company Great River Energy is teaming up with Minnesota Power to unveil plans for a groundbreaking transmission line.
Hydro One, an AEIC member, is partnering with nine First Nations to build the Waasigan Transmission Line in NW Ontario.
AEIC Members Address Work Force Challenges It’s no secret that employers in the U.S. are facing an unprecedented labor crisis.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
AEIC member company National Grid Renewables makes a significant pledge!
Congratulations to AEIC member company WEC Energy Group for being honored with the prestigious Regents Business Partnership Award from UW System for their unwavering.
Avangrid, an AEIC member and leading sustainable energy company, has been honored with the prestigious EEI Emergency Response Award for their exceptional recovery.
According to statistics from the International Energy Agency (IEA), from 2011-2021.
Edison Congress 2023 was convened by Public Utilities Fortnightly and the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies May 15 – 17 in Washington.
The importance of a safe workplace cannot be overstated. Everyone should be able to come to work knowing that their safety is the top value for their employer.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Electric utilities in the U.S. are continuously focused on improving efficiencies in operations, maintenance, and capital projects.
Thomas Edison himself presided over that meeting, the first annual conference of the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies in 1885.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
AEIC Member Spotlight: Tampa Electric Since its founding by Thomas Edison in 1885, AEIC’s members have established a legacy of industry leadership.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
All Things DER: Combining IT & Engineering to Improve Demand and Response Energy Efficiency Programs Welcome to the All Things DER podcast!
The electric power grid of tomorrow is here today and is the keystone infrastructure for all our public utilities and the backbone to our way of life.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
As a new year begins, with several significant federal grant opportunities for electric utilities.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
The end of the year is a natural time to reflect on achievements over the past twelve months and to look forward to what we hope to accomplish in the new year.
The CEOs of ALLETE, Arizona Public Service, Cleco Corporate Holdings, Long Island Power Authority, Orange & Rockland Utilities, Southern California Edison.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
All Things DER: Combining IT & Engineering to Improve Demand and Response Energy Efficiency Programs Welcome to the All Things DER podcast!
The All Things DER Podcast is back! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining, and discussing where the new energy economy is heading with electric industry leaders.
With more frequent and severe weather impacting the U.S. energy grid, increased power outages are inevitable.
Tennessee Valley Authority, an AEIC member company, is collaborating with Volkswagen on a year-long test of its ID.4 electric vehicle.
AEIC Member companies Partner on Underground Cable Challenge Three AEIC Member companies – Duquesne Light Company, ComEd.
This month, executives and senior operational leaders from our nation’s leading electric utilities are coming together in Scottsdale, Arizona to share knowledge.
AEIC is pleased to congratulate the winners of our prestigious 2022 Achievement Awards.
AEIC would like to congratulate Julie Sloat, President and CEO of American Electric Power (AEP), on being named AEP’s 11th CEO effective January 1st, 2023.
AEIC’s members are at the forefront of the U.S. electric industry’s achievements that lead the nation and world in making meaningful reductions in carbon emissions.
AEIC’s members — which include large utilities, state and regional cooperatives.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
All Things DER: An Interview with Our Host, Dr. Elizabeth Cook Welcome to the All Things DER podcast!
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
All Things DER: Combining IT and Engineering to Improve Demand and Response Energy Efficiency Programs Welcome to the All Things DER podcast!
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Welcome to the All Things DER podcast! In this podcast, we’ll be digging in, defining.
Committed to achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2030, Eversource, New England’s largest energy provider, has some big projects on the horizon.
Glasgow. Kabul. Fort Bragg. Eight time zones and more than 11,000 miles separate these locations.
Following six months of stakeholder input, Duke Energy recently filed an additional $56 million proposal of Phase II programs to continue the advancement.
Approximately 400 employees operate and maintain Cleco’s 23 generating units at nine power plant facilities across the state.
After decades of little change in their business model, companies that provide the energy to light, heat.
From transportation to industrial processes, most sectors of the American economy are looking to the electric power industry to provide clean, reliable.
Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Electric companies are committed to unlocking benefits for the customers.
As we all witnessed, 2020 and 2021 brought extreme weather and environmental conditions across the country, from hurricanes in the Gulf and Atlantic.
Virtual power plants are a relatively new solution for customers seeking to increase their resiliency to extreme weather and provide clean energy to the grid when it.
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