Decarbonization efforts are rapidly reshaping the electric grid. Distribution systems no longer represent a passive load connected to a substation transformer. Each year brings new significant ...

As more distributed energy resources (DER) — primarily solar — are connected to electric utility power distribution systems, the equipment that makes it all work safely and reliably is under ...

A major Southeast Asian utility is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of its distribution network, integrating ...

Aging infrastructure is forcing U.S. utilities to get out their checkbooks. Spending on electricity distribution systems by major U.S. electric utilities has risen 54 percent over the past two decades ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Xcel Energy is proposing to spend about $5 billion over the next five years to make sure the system that delivers power to homes and businesses can handle a ...

As energy storage facilities (“ESFs”) are developed and deployed in the Northeast, questions about how ESFs will be charged for use of the electric distribution system while participating in wholesale ...

The increase in size of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in recent years has made it more difficult to install the AC output into existing building panelboards, either at the electrical service ...

San Diego Gas & Electric says the purchase of the city of San Diego’s electric distribution system could cost between $7.4 and $9.3 billion. The utility said costs could climb above $11 billion if ...