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AEIC Member Company National Grid Announces Partnership With GE Vernova National Grid, an AEIC member company, is partnering with GE Vernova to enhance the stability of New York’s power grid. GE Vernova will build two 115 kV synchronous condenser sites in Watertown, helping to manage electricity flow, ease voltage dips from renewable energy, and de-energize […]

Data Centers: Challenges and Opportunities for Utilities by Steve Hauser, AEIC CEO The rapid expansion of data centers across the country is creating new challenges for electric utilities. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, data centers are one of the most energy-intensive commercial building types, consuming ten to fifty times the energy per floor

AEIC Member Company Bandera Electric Cooperative Receives Texas Impact Enterprise Award Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) received the Texas Impact Enterprise Award, recognizing their innovation in energy efficiency through their Apolloware real-time energy management software. This award, presented by the Inclusive Economy Consortium and SMU’s Hunt Institute for Engineering & Humanity, celebrates BEC’s commitment to sustainability

Data-Driven Journey to Transformation by Dr. Elizabeth Cook, VP of Technical Strategy, AEIC The electric utility industry is undergoing a profound transformation, spurred by a variety of technological, regulatory, consumer-driven changes, and the economic necessity of upgrading aging infrastructures. Smart grid technologies that enhance transmission and distribution efficiency through real-time monitoring and management are an

AEIC Member Company Duke Energy Awards $100,000 Grant to American Red Cross Duke Energy, an AEIC member company, is proud to support the American Red Cross in enhancing their Emergency app with a $100,000 grant. This update ensures accessibility for diverse audiences, including Spanish speakers, people with disabilities, and seniors. Read more about how Duke

AEIC Member Company NRG Energy Celebrates $4 Million Donation Milestone to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia NRG Energy, an AEIC member company, celebrates surpassing $4 million in contributions to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia through its Choose to Give program. This milestone reflects their commitment to creating a healthier future for children. Learn more about their impactful

Achieving the Long-Standing Promise of Battery Storage by Dr. Elizabeth Cook, AEIC, VP of Technical Strategy The development and evolution of the electric grid, from its early stages in the late 19th century to its current complex and dynamic state, has been driven by a continuous quest for more efficient energy storage and utilization methods.

AEIC Member Company Pacific Gas & Electric Utilizes “Pig” to Conduct In-Line Inspections 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 pipeline inspection gauge, or, “pig.” This innovative inspection ensures safety and reliability for over 5 million

AEIC Member Southern Company is at the Forefront of Solar Expansion In 2023, solar power accounted for over 50% of new U.S. electricity generating capacity. AEIC member company, Southern Company, and its subsidiaries are at the forefront of this solar expansion, adding over 2,800 MW of solar capacity since 2015.  Their commitment to a net-zero

Let’s Take the Grid Mod Journey Together by Dr. Elizabeth Cook, VP of Technical Strategy, AEIC The journey toward an electric grid that meets the needs of the twenty-first Century represents a transformative leap for electric utilities, driven by the urgent need for a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient energy infrastructure. This transition is not