ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition

POWER has renamed its flagship event, ELECTRIC POWER, to Experience POWER to more accurately reflect how the event brings to life the premier content covered in POWER magazine. HOUSTON, Texas, December 8, 2020 – POWER announced today it is officially changing the name of the ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition to Experience POWER after a […]

In this session, industry experts will present brief case study presentations identifying significant operations & maintenance problems encountered as a result of plants cycling to meet dispatch demands or from operating for extended periods at reduced loads. Following the presentations, session attendees will have the opportunity to query the panelists regarding the presentations or ask […]

Digital Grid – Becoming a technology company – Building Digital Grid Platform – Moving at the speed of technology Creating an ecosystem using Open-Source and keeping the grid safe and reliable.

POWER has announced the decision to hold the ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition virtually, September 28–October 1, 2020, to safely bring the power community together, expand the event, and transition to a new name. HOUSTON, Texas, August 26, 2020 – With the health and safety of all participants and stakeholders as the number one priority, […]

High-purity water is important for power plants, which is why so much effort goes into treating and monitoring it. But often, data collected is used only in the moment. What if you could utilize computer programs with pattern recognition to provide more informed and accurate information so better operating and maintenance decisions could be made? […]

Most people think of combustible dust (activated carbon, biomass, coal) as a housekeeping issue. Once there is so much of it in one place, it is time to clean it up. What about its true hazards? The likely potential it will spontaneously combust, causing a fire or explosion. People are inhaling it and its long-term […]

While battery storage technology seems to get most of the headlines, pumped storage hydro accounts for about 94% of the energy storage capacity currently installed in the U.S. Still, there are several other storage technologies currently available and even more under development. This session will provide an overview of non-battery energy storage solutions and their […]

As a result of COVID-19, the electricity industry is facing spikes in non-payments, posing liquidity challenges and uncertainty for the future. Dentons’ public policy partner Andrew Shaw and Capital Power’s Jon Sohn will share their perspectives on the current and future landscape for the electricity sector, including what the industry may expect in the next […]

Nuclear power remains an important source of zero-emission electricity across the world. Scientists, environmentalists, and others recognize the need to maintain nuclear power’s place in the global generation mix, particularly as a solution to combat climate change. The advent of advanced nuclear power technologies also provides a way to bring reliable, clean energy to areas […]

Decarbonizing the energy sector is challenging. It involves implementing new technology and hitting aggressive targets and timelines. This session will explore how utilities, system designers, and equipment suppliers view the evolution of the hydrogen economy for the power industry. Moderator – Sonal Patel, Senior Associate Editor, POWER magazine Decarbonizing our Energy Ecosystem with Gas Turbines– […]

The ELECTRIC POWER Conference + Exhibition celebrates its 21st birthday this year, with the event scheduled for April 23–26 at the Mirage Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. ELECTRIC POWER for the past two

MGM Resorts International took a bold step in 2016 when it ended its energy-buying relationship with NV Energy and instead chose to purchase electricity from private providers. The company’s decision was driven by a desire to slash bills and boost renewables. Henry Shields, executive director of finance and analysis in the Corporate Sustainability division of […]

If you look up the history of users’ groups, you’ll find that many early organizations focused on computers. While it’s hard to confirm all the details, at least one source suggested that the first