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	T&DAlabama Power Modernizes Grid Using Data Analytics and Advanced Lateral ProtectionAlabama Power is a subsidiary of Southern Company and the largest electric utility within Alabama, delivering power through 85,586 miles of lines in the southern two-thirds of the state. We operate in one of the most storm-prone areas of the country, facing tornadoes, thunderstorms, and tropical storms year-round. The continual rush of disruptive weather events […] 
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	HydrogenPioneering Hydrogen-Powered Gas Peaking: Inside Duke Energy’s DeBary ProjectIn late 2024, a first-of-a-kind, fully functional project spearheaded by Duke Energy, GE Vernova, and Sargent and Lundy could begin demonstrating the commercial peaking capabilities of an integrated hydrogen power-to-power system at Duke Energy’s DeBary power plant in Florida. In an exclusive interview, project partners revealed details of the potentially trailblazing installation, which is slated […] 
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	Distributed EnergyChoosing the Right Distributed Energy ResourceThe decision on whether or not to invest in distributed energy resources is complicated. Evaluating all aspects, including cost, consumption metrics, resource availability, personal goals, and reliability 
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	NewsPropane: A Clean Energy Solution for Tomorrow That’s Available TodayElectrification is often presented as an optimal way to reduce carbon emissions, but it’s simply not practical to rely on electricity alone. No single energy source can solve the long-term environmental challenges the world faces. Why isn’t all electrification the answer? The infrastructure required to keep up with the electrification movement would take decades to […] Tagged in:
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	Energy SecurityFERC, NERC Reveal Disturbing Details from Winter Storm Elliott InquiryIncremental unplanned generation outages triggered during Winter Storm Elliott spiked to 90.5 GW—significantly more than the 61.8 GW during Winter Storm Uri in 2021—representing 13% of the U.S. portion of anticipated resources in the Eastern Interconnection. That finding, one of many disturbing details unveiled by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and North American Electric […] 
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	GasSouth Korea’s First ‘K-Gas Turbine’ Begins Commercial OperationMarking a significant inroad to establish a South Korean foothold in the world’s gas turbine technology market, heavy industrial company Doosan Enerbility this summer began commercial operation of its first 
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	FictionMarnie Surfaceblow: Bowing Under PressureJust because something hasn’t failed doesn’t mean it won’t—especially when an “old dog” of a plant is taught new tricks. Two women wearing personal protective equipment waited impatiently in the 
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	Connected PlantSelf-Tuning AI Strengthens Plant and Grid Reliability on IslandsEnergy transition is progressively being adopted globally, pushing combined cycle gas turbines (CCGTs) to embrace flexible operation also on islands. CCGTs are, or will be, ramping loads up and down to accommodate intermittent renewable power inputs into the grid. These maneuvers compromise operational stability and jeopardize plant availability. Plant trips on small to mid-size islands […] 
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	Legal & RegulatoryFERC Adopts ‘Historic’ Reforms to Ease Nationwide Generation Interconnection BacklogThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved key transmission reforms aimed at clearing a staggering backlog of more than 10,000 generation and storage projects—more than 2,000 GW—stalled in interconnection queues across the country. Order 2023, a final rule unanimously adopted by FERC’s four commissioners at a July 27 open meeting and posted in full […] 
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	O&MHot Weather: How to Maintain Power Plant Readiness and Reliable OperationExtreme temperature and weather events have become more prevalent in the past decade. In fact, July 2023 is shaping up to be “the hottest single month on Earth on record, and possibly in more than 100,000 years,” according to an article published by The Washington Post. The article, published on July 20, says, “Every day […] Tagged in:
 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					