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Interesting, in light of recent lawsuits over fires being associated with electric utilities. There must be alternatives that can provide power that is both safe and reliable. A smaller power provider shows how Xcel might have handled high winds differently CORE Electric, which services one-tenth as many customers as Xcel, trusted fail safes during windy weather. https://lnkd.in/gGSuXU8B

In anticipation of the warmer months ahead, we reflect on the incredible performance of energy storage in the ancillary services market during record high temperatures in ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas). The deployment of BESS coupled with the HybridOS intelligent energy management system and advanced analytics platform has proven to be exceptionally beneficial for our customers and their customers, the people and businesses who rely on the grid. This case study highlights how BESS with Fast Frequency Response (FFR) capabilities not only meet these stringent requirements but also enable operators to capitalize on lucrative energy pricing opportunities in the market. #WePowerOn #GridResponse #EnergyStorage

https://lnkd.in/gGXSQCGP With the recent decision by Xcel Energy to shut off power to more than 55,000 homes and businesses in the Denver/Boulder area, we have yet another threat to the already fragile grid-reliant energy infrastructure on which we depend. The fairly novel rationale to shut off power to avoid wildfires due to downed power lines can be added to the growing list of direct power-related reliability threats to homes and businesses. Aimbridge Energy's goal is to remove these threats with reliable, off-grid options like our DC Microgrid, battery storage, and intelligent power distribution platforms. We are working with residential home developers, automotive dealerships, and other commercial entities to help solve these issues all while creating direct cost savings through the avoidance of escalating utility rates.

❄️ In 2021, a winter storm and sustained frigid temperatures resulted in power outages affecting millions of people and businesses in Texas. The “Big Freeze” led to 57 deaths and more than $195 billion in property damage, according to the Energy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin — and it highlighted vulnerabilities in the state’s electric grid, such as power shortages and a lack of preparation for extremely cold temperatures at natural gas power plants. Texas is now implementing innovative grid solutions. Read the full article to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02S3jZv0 #EnergyResilience #TexasGrid #PowerOutages #SustainableEnergy #GridInnovation

UPDATE 4/7 - 2:25p.m. from our Xcel contact: Our crews are actively working in the area. They have about 5,000 customers restored. ——— UPDATE 4/7 - 9:30a.m.: In talks with Xcel, the Boulder City Manager reports that those impacted by yesterday’s shutdown likely won’t see energy restored until noon. They estimate about 42,000 people were impacted in the Boulder County region alone and are prioritizing outages caused by downed power lines first for safety reasons. ——— 📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 With high wind conditions forecast today through Sunday, Xcel Energy is operating the electric system across Colorado to enhance public safety and decrease the risk of wildfire. In certain limited areas, Xcel Energy is planning to de-energize power lines beginning Saturday at 3 p.m. MT and lasting into Sunday. Communities that may experience a power shutoff are primarily in Boulder County, small sections of Gilpin, Jefferson, Larimer, Douglas, and Broomfield Counties, and the West Denver Metro area along the foothills. As a reminder, extreme winds can impact the system, causing an outage, and this does not necessarily mean that a customer has been proactively de-energized. 💡An estimated 55,000 Xcel Energy customers may be affected. If you received a phone call from Xcel, you are likely on the feeder line, which will be disconnected. *Map provided to the Boulder Chamber by the Xcel Energy team. 💡Learn more from Xcel: https://lnkd.in/gUqVEubs 💡City of Boulder Disaster Management Resources: https://boulderodm.gov/ 🍽️ Resources for restaurants: https://lnkd.in/gTANaGAQ

After being hit by a winter storm and Hurricane Ida, Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO), the largest electric co-op in Louisiana, hurried to restore power to over 42,000 co-op members. But with its outage management system failing and extreme weather conditions, operators struggled to make the necessary repairs swiftly. By deploying Hitachi Energy’s Network Manager OMS, grid operators saw a unified view of the entire grid system, making it easier to: ✔️ Collect and analyze real-time data ✔️ Field incoming calls ✔️ Provide advance metering infrastructure (AMI) meter information ✔️ Empower linesmen with vital information to address outage issues safely and quickly #HitachiEnergyGridAutomation #HitachiEnergyCSS

The first day of spring today (March 19) falls in the middle of “shoulder season” for PJM and other grid operators. Now is the time when milder temperatures and lower electricity use enable transmission and generator owners to take equipment offline to perform necessary grid maintenance, repairs and upgrades. Shoulder season happens twice a year in PJM, between more energy-intensive winter and summer peak seasons. During the coldest and hottest weather, routine grid outages are restricted to maximize the generation and transmission available for higher electricity demand, or load. The first shoulder season of 2024 runs from Feb. 29 through June 10. Overall, April, May and October tend to the busiest times for shoulder season outages and associated grid upgrades. As the regional transmission operator for 13 states and Washington, D.C., PJM is responsible for coordinating maintenance performed by its member transmission and generation owners while maintaining the reliable flow of power. https://lnkd.in/euKs6J7C

Electricity demand eases in spring and fall, allowing for critically-needed maintenance for grid transmission and generation facilities. PJM coordinates these outages to keep the power flowing. Working behind the scenes to keep the lights on is what we do.

After being hit by a winter storm and Hurricane Ida, Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO), the largest electric co-op in Louisiana, hurried to restore power to over 42,000 co-op members. But with its outage management system failing and extreme weather conditions, operators struggled to make the necessary repairs swiftly. By deploying Hitachi Energy’s Network Manager OMS, grid operators saw a unified view of the entire grid system, making it easier to: ✔️ Collect and analyze real-time data ✔️ Field incoming calls ✔️ Provide advance metering infrastructure (AMI) meter information ✔️ Empower linesmen with vital information to address outage issues safely and quickly #HitachiEnergyGridAutomation #HitachiEnergyCSS

When the eco system of grid is dynamic and when the Environment climate around us is also not supportive , what comes to mind is how do we ensure reliability of the life as we all reach to a more predictable life and days ..trust #hitachienergydigitalnetwork systems for your #reliablepowersystem