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Recent months have shown that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a hot topic in the energy industry, sparking extensive discussions about its implications and opportunities. As businesses and organizations seek to join the renewable energy movement, understanding the nuances of the IRA is crucial.  A recent study highlighted that renewable energy investments are…

As cities and states increasingly implement energy benchmarking, disclosure, and transparency mandates, utilities and businesses find themselves navigating a complex landscape of compliance and opportunity. The rise of building performance standards, such as New York’s Local Law 97, Boston’s Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO), and Denver’s Energize Denver, underscores the urgency for detailed…

Data sharing and GIS integration are revolutionizing utility asset management, enabling unprecedented collaboration and efficiency between utility companies and telecommunications providers. As these entities increasingly share critical infrastructure, the need for robust, data-driven strategies to monitor and maintain these assets becomes paramount. This integration facilitates precise asset health monitoring, enhances preventive maintenance, and…

As the demand for more robust and resilient power grids intensifies, utilities increasingly combine public and private LTE networks. This strategic shift is essential for meeting the complex requirements of modern power grids and ensuring reliable energy distribution. The collaboration between telecommunications companies and utility providers is now more critical than ever to…

As the utility sector pushes towards grid modernization, a pressing question arises: Why should carriers provide low-cost LTE networks for monitoring new devices in the grid, and why is it crucial for utilities to avoid deploying a multitude of disparate network solutions? This inquiry is especially pertinent given the rapid evolution of smart grid…

As the global push towards sustainable energy practices intensifies, utility companies face the monumental task of modernizing their grids to accommodate new technologies and increasing demand. The challenge lies not just in the adoption of new technologies but in choosing the right network solutions that align with their specific modernization goals.  How can utility…

With the utility industry gradually changing, a significant focus has been placed on modernizing the energy grid to accommodate more sophisticated data capture and sharing capabilities. This shift is driven by the need to optimize bandwidth and improve the efficiency and reliability of power delivery, especially in light of increasing demands such as electric…

As nations and communities aggressively pursue clean energy targets, utilities find themselves at a pivotal crossroads of innovation and responsibility. These ambitious objectives are far more than aspirational—they herald a transformation in the operation of energy systems, incorporating inherently intermittent renewable sources such as solar and wind. This evolution prompts essential questions about whether…

NERC’s 2024 regulation updates undergo significant transformations with the introduction of new standards focusing on virtualization and internal network security monitoring (INSM). This shift, vital for ensuring robust cybersecurity across the electrical grid, beckons a new era of compliance and operational technology management. Understanding their implications becomes crucial for industry professionals as these…