U.S. Energy Department Awards $28 Million to Enhance Energy Infrastructure Cybersecurity

U.S. Energy Department Launches Genesis Mission to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence in Energy and National Security

President Donald Trump on Nov. 24 issued an executive order to establish the Genesis Mission, a national effort led by the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate artificial intelligence across U.S. science and energy innovation. The action advances the administration’s push to strengthen domestic innovation and reduce dependence on foreign competitors. The mission will mobilize…...

California Regulator Clears 175 Megawatts of Energy Storage Contracts for Resource Adequacy, Distribution Deferral

Amazon Unveils $20 Billion Data Center Investment in Pennsylvania to Boost AI and Cloud Infrastructure

Amazon announced a landmark plan on June 9 to invest at least $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand its data center infrastructure, aiming to support the accelerating demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technologies. The initiative marks the largest private sector investment in the state’s history and is expected to create over 1,250…...

U.S. Energy Department to Invest $120 Million in Research Center to Advance Next Generation Battery Technology

U.S. Energy Department Identifies 16 Sites for AI Infrastructure and Data Center Development

The U.S. Energy Department on April 3 announced plans to position the U.S. as a global leader in (AI) and reduce energy expenditures by co-locating new energy infrastructure and data centers on its lands. The department issued a request for information to explore the potential utilization of federal lands for AI infrastructure expansion to support…...

U.S. Energy Department Awards $28 Million to Enhance Energy Infrastructure Cybersecurity

U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Seeks Feedback on Draft Plan to Update Cyber Incident Response Framework

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Dec. 17 published the draft National Cyber Incident Response Plan, or NCIRP, update for public comment. This update tackles significant changes in cyber operations and policy since NCIRP was released in 2016. The 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy requested for an update of the 2016 National Cyber Incident Response…...

FERC Approves Rules to Mitigate Cyber Threats Related to Supply Chain for Grid Systems

U.S. Energy Department Announces Efforts to Advance Trustworthy Usage of AI

The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 30 highlighted its efforts to ensure trustworthy development of artificial intelligence, or AI. A memorandum of understanding signed earlier this year with the U.S. Commerce Department facilitates collaboration on safety research, development, testing, analysis and examination of innovative AI systems and models. On Oct. 24, the Biden Administration issued…...

U.S. Energy Department Awards $28 Million to Enhance Energy Infrastructure Cybersecurity

Biden Administration Emphasizes Five Cyber-Enabled Technologies for Energy Transition

The Biden administration on Aug. 9 highlighted five key cyber enabled technologies that it will prioritize to enhance the digital ecosystem for a secure energy future. In line with the National Cybersecurity Strategy’s pledge to the cyber enabled foundations of the energy transition, the administration is committed to ensuring that the digital ecosystem remains equipped…...

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States Enhance Oversight of Utility Resource Planning

There is a growing focus on enhancing oversight, transparency, and stakeholder engagement in the integrated resource planning process for electric utilities across various states. The pursuit for a low-carbon future is driving the need for innovative policy initiatives to maximize…Read the full report…...

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Visual Primer: States Enhance Oversight of Utility Resource Planning

There is a growing focus on enhancing oversight, transparency, and stakeholder engagement in the integrated resource planning process for electric utilities across various states. The pursuit for a low-carbon future is driving the need for innovative policy initiatives to maximize renewable energy utilization and maintain grid reliability. Integrated resource plans (IRPs) that utilities file with state commissions identify the optimal mix of resources required to serve customers over a long-term planning horizon.

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Visual Primer: Growing Share of Intermittent Generation Prompts Closer Scrutiny of Potential Resource Adequacy Issues

Evolving electric system reliability needs that stem from the anticipated unprecedented growth in intermittent resources have prompted a closer scrutiny of resource adequacy (RA) issues. The increasing share of renewables to facilitate a lower-carbon grid, coupled with fossil generation retirements and increased demand for electrification, pose emerging challenges to the ability of system operators to meet reliability requirements. RA ensures that the planned resource mix is sufficient to meet the future system capacity needs and maintain grid reliability.

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Visual Primer: States Explore Reforms to Utility Resource Planning Amid Emerging Policy Developments

Several states across the U.S. are revisiting utility resource planning processes to account for changing policy developments and demand projections while also considering long-term affordability and reliability to build a more resilient grid.

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Visual Primer: Resource Adequacy Planning Evolves to Meet Changing Electricity System Requirements

The electricity system is in a state of transition amid the increase in fossil-fueled generation retirements and the penetration of intermittent renewable resources. Grid operators and regulators across the U.S. are exploring tools and strategies to adapt resource adequacy planning to the changing generation mix.