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When it comes to the topic of energy. Most people are more familiar with generation. Most growing up in the American education system have learned that our electricity is produced with gas turbines, wind farms, nuclear reactors, etc, but no matter the form of energy we use, they all depend on Large Power Transformers (LPTs) to get that electricity to homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals. Large Power Transformers are vital to a strong & reliable grid, and a strong & reliable grid is vital to American energy & national security. A huge issue is that over 80% of Large Power Transformers are imported, which causes extremely long lead times! That's why this news, that Siemens Energy will be building the transformers locally, in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a game changer! The factory has been around for decades building massive pieces of technology for the generation side of the business. The Charlotte factory is already at the pinnacle of manufacturing with one of the biggest facilities I've ever seen with an incredibly experienced team. This extension of the Charlotte factory will create 475 direct operating jobs and 285 construction jobs. Plus it will create an additional 84 jobs in Raleigh, North Carolina over the next three years. This a huge win for the state of North Carolina, all of the United States, and the whole energy industry as many push for a reliable, affordable, and clean future! #energyindustry #teampurple #newjob

Pittsburgh-based Essential Utilities is selling three local microgrid and distributed energy projects to energy firm Cordia for $165 million. The projects in Pittsburgh Allegheny County include microgrid and district energy systems originally developed by Peoples Gas. The microgrid is at #Pittsburgh #International #Airport and was a highly publicized development during its construction and commissioning over the past few years. The PIA microgrid is centered on a 21.25-MW gas-fired generation plant powering airport operations. The system is grid-tied into the PJM Interconnection. Essential Utilities is selling #unregulated #market assets to focus on its regulated territories. Other larger utilities such as Duke Energy and American Electric Power have enacted similar divestments recently, seeing the investment for distributed energy resources as too risky and uncertain in unregulated markets. Unregulated markets allow for third party ownership of microgrids and create a more competitive landscape for customers to optimize their energy costs. Contact me to learn more about bringing energy resilience and optimization to your facilities. #airports #microgrids #energyresilience https://lnkd.in/gzghY7Yn

The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) plays a crucial role in maintaining a reliable and cost-effective energy supply across the central United States. Our latest blog, written by Justin Shearer, VP of customer experience, dives deep into the mechanics of the SPP market and highlights its importance and impact. 🔍 Key insights - SPP's function in maintaining grid reliability - How SPP optimizes energy markets for cost-efficiency - The role of SPP in integrating renewable energy sources Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gmXYB7vw #SustainableEnergy #GridManagement #ElectricityMarkets #PowerGrids #PCIEnergySolutions

Explore American Electric Power Companies in the Public Utilities Field – Discover the key players, services, and innovations shaping the electricity industry in the United States with AEP and its subsidiaries. Content of the Table:- These are Topics related to “Unlocking Success in the Consumer Services Industry” are described as below: Glimpses of Article A Glimpse into the Origins of AEP The Powerhouse of Operations – AEP Importance of AEP Companies in Public Utilities Field Conclusion #AmericanElectricPower #PublicUtilities #AEPsubsidiaries #Electricityindustry #Utilitycompanies #Energyproviders #AEPservices #Electricutilities #Powergeneration #Utilityinnovations https://lnkd.in/dCeyzBCr

The Public Utilities Commission has greenlit Integrated Distribution Plans (IDPs) for Dakota Electric Association, Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power Company, and Xcel Energy. These plans prioritize investments in renewable energy integration and grid resilience, setting the stage for a sustainable energy landscape. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dw9sYwbn #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #GridResilience #PowerSystemsTechnology

#ICYMI: The latest American Clean Power Association (ACP) #InvestinginAmerica report shows that the clean energy industry experienced unprecedented growth in the past year. Thanks to federal, state, and local leadership, in the last year the industry has announced: 🔵 ~30,000 new manufacturing jobs  🔵 $4.7 billion in consumer savings  🔵 80+ manufacturing facility openings or expansions  🔵 $270+ billion of investment  🔵 ~185,000 MW of new capacity We’re excited to create new manufacturing jobs in Weirton, West Virginia and help the U.S. reach energy independence through the deployment of multi-day energy storage systems made in America. Read more here: bit.ly/416pwXV #InvestingInAmerica #cleanenergytransition #manufacturingjobs #almostheaven #workatform

Webinar: Northern and Northcentral Appalachia: Opportunities within a Changing Power Generation Profile 📅 Mar 28, 2024 ⏲ 11:00 AM To register ➡ https://lnkd.in/eFd7xcie Demands for increased power generation continue to grow across the Appalachian region. At the same time, state policy mandates and goals focused on energy efficiency, diversification of energy resources, and increased use of clean energy continue to accelerate. This webinar will explore the current state of power generation within the footprint, future projections, leading state and federal policies driving these changes, and funding opportunities to meet these demands. Join us for this focused presentation on the Clean Energy Manufacturing Appalachia project footprint, covering PA, OH, WV, MD and NY and how your business can lean into and benefit from this changing energy landscape. #cleanenergy

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If recent coverage by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg News makes one thing clear, it's that US electric utilities have their work cut out for them. Across the country, the power needs of homes and businesses are growing alarmingly fast. And both the performance of the grid and, not for nothing, the size of our utility bills hang in the balance. Obviously, we've got to keep building renewable power systems, utility-scale batteries to store that power, and the poles and wires needed to deliver it to you and me. But that takes time we don't have and, in some cases, capital that may be better spent elsewhere. That's why we need more virtual power plants (VPPs). With several hundred VPPs active across North America, we have plenty of evidence that these aggregated networks of EVs, smart thermostats, electric heat pumps, rooftop solar plus storage systems, and other remotely controllable and operable devices can keep the grid humming along. But utilities and third-party VPP operators alike will struggle to realize the full potential of this readily available, demand-side grid resource without some assistance on the regulatory side. Fortunately, the folks at the RMI-backed Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3) have some actionable guidance. To see what I'm talking about, check out the latest from Liza Martin, Mary Tobin, EIT, WELL AP, Avery McEvoy, EIT, Angela Kent and Joe Bourg in POWER magazine. It wouldn't hurt to take a look at RMI's "VPP Policy Principles," too: https://lnkd.in/gyrfqQDX

Rolls-Royce to Supply Largest-Ever Battery Storage System to Safeguard Latvian Power Grid - https://lnkd.in/g_cHwHyF Average reading time for this story is 1 minutesRolls-Royce has been awarded a contract by the Latvian transmission system operator Augstsprieguma tikls (AST) to supply a large-scale battery storage system, marking a significant step towards securing the Latvian power grid ahead of the planned synchronization with the continental European power grid in 2025. Dr. Jörg Stratmann, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, expressed pride in contributing to this critical project, emphasizing the company’s commitment to sustainable and reliable energy solutions globally. The battery storage system, an mtu EnergyPack QG model, boasts an impressive output of 80 MW and a storage capacity […] #batterystorage #europe #latvianpowergrid #rolls-royce #sustainable #energystorage #batteries #battery #cleanenergy #alternativeenergy #cleantech