Electrification is about offsetting energy coming directly from fossil fuels with electrons. And it’s a key strategy to support decarbonization across sectors. Depending on the generation mix providing the electrons, the amount of decarbonization may vary. But wherever a customer has electrified their energy usage, they stand to benefit from future deployments of clean generation resources. The post The POWER Interview: Innovation, Market Incentives Can […]
What Trump’s First 100 Days Have Meant to the Power Industry
U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn into office for the second time on Jan. 20, 2025. That means April 30 marks his 100th day back in office. A lot has […] The post What Trump’s First 100 Days Have Meant to the Power Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Energy Companies Join to Expand Solar at Pittsburgh Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport, in partnership with Duquesne Light Company (DLC) and IMG Energy Solutions, a Liberty Energy company, on April 29 announced an expansion of a solar field as part of the airport’s energy innovation plans. The project marks DLC’s first power purchase agreement, boosting local energy production and economic development while making clean energy more accessible for the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region. The post Energy […]
Solar and Steel Offer Resilience Against Breakage, Tariffs, Supply Chain Woes
The commercial solar industry, now more than 50 years old, is facing a pivotal moment. Years of rapid growth—driven by exponentially falling costs and rising demand—are running up against global supply chain instability, geopolitical tensions, and structural vulnerabilities in the latest module designs. The post Solar and Steel Offer Resilience Against Breakage, Tariffs, Supply Chain Woes appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Trump’s Latest Actions Can Make America’s Grid Reliable
Recent executive actions announced by President Trump will go a long way in restoring the reliability of America’s electric grid, which has been eroding due to green energy policies and […] The post Trump’s Latest Actions Can Make America’s Grid Reliable appeared first on POWER Magazine.
SEL Introduces the LINAM UGFI Underground Fault Indicator
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories recently announced the release of the LINAM UGFI Underground Fault Indicator, a product of the E. O. Schweitzer Manufacturing facility in Lake Zurich, Illinois. The innovative device […] The post SEL Introduces the LINAM UGFI Underground Fault Indicator appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Funding the Power Surge: Navigating the Trillion-Dollar Investment in the U.S. Power Sector
The U.S. power sector stands at a juncture, facing a confluence of factors that are poised to trigger an era of unprecedented growth and necessitate a large influx of capital. Driven by the increasing demand from data centers, the reshoring of manufacturing, and electrification across transportation, heating, and industry, the demand for electricity is rising at a pace unseen in recent decades. The post Funding […]
Next-Generation Panels Recharge Utility Solar Economics
A massive surge in energy demand is about to reshape the U.S. power landscape, presenting an opportunity for forward-thinking utilities. The nation’s energy demands are poised to explode, as everything from the enormous data centers powering the artificial intelligence (AI) boom to broad electrification efforts increase the need for electricity. The post Next-Generation Panels Recharge Utility Solar Economics appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Optimizing Supply Chain Processes to Ensure a Reliable Electric Power System
The power industry supply chain is facing unprecedented strain as utilities race to upgrade aging infrastructure against a backdrop of lengthening lead times and increasing project complexity. As one Midwestern […] The post Optimizing Supply Chain Processes to Ensure a Reliable Electric Power System appeared first on POWER Magazine.
U.S. Coal Production Continues Steady Decline as Generation Capacity Falls
U.S. production of coal has continued to decline since peaking in 2008, according to a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The EIA–on the same day earlier this month when President Trump signed an executive order designed to increase U.S. coal production and coal-fired power generation—released data showing the U.S. produced 578 million short tons (MMst) of coal in 2023, or less than half […]