As electricity demand accelerates across the U.S., transformers have emerged as one of the most closely watched constraints in grid development. New analysis suggests the issue may be less about a single equipment shortfall and more about how the power industry plans, procures, and sequences infrastructure. According to Wood Mackenzie, U.S. power transformer demand has […]
As electricity demand rises across the U.S., driven by data centers, electrification, and industrial growth, the power sector is facing a constraint that receives far less attention than fuel or transmission: a shortage of skilled workers. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, nearly 90% of employers in transmission, distribution, and storage report difficulty hiring
A new perspective is emerging in the power sector: the strongest energy systems aren’t built one project at a time, they’re built as connected portfolios. A recent POWER Magazine analysis, “How AI Enables Multigenerational Power Planning, and Why You Need It,” outlines why the era of isolated, single site energy projects is ending. Instead, developers
As generative AI transforms industries, a less visible story is unfolding: its energy demand and energy consumption are climbing faster than expected, straining grids and reshaping infrastructure needs. Recent research by Hugging Face shows that AI video generation is structurally inefficient: a six second video consumes four times more energy than a three second clip.
When new energy projects are proposed, one of the first community concerns is noise. Residents imagine engines roaring day and night, disrupting daily life. But modern design shows that power plants can deliver reliable power while remaining virtually silent to surrounding neighborhoods. A Real World Example: Growing Community, Quiet Power A recent case study, “Growing
As communities look for reliable, flexible sources of power, concerns about noise from new energy projects often come first. Today, we are proud to share how modern reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) power plants are specifically engineered to provide significant electricity output while maintaining peace and quiet in surrounding neighborhoods. A Case Study: 214 MW
The U.S. is facing a collision of trends: aging power infrastructure, surging demand, and escalating climate volatility. Taken together, they underscore why grid hardening and modernization can no longer be treated as optional upgrades, they are critical to keeping the lights on in an era defined by electrification and disruption. The Problem: Old Grids in
The once booming promise of green hydrogen, a clean burning fuel touted as a game changer for energy and climate goals, is hitting a wall in the United States. Recent policy changes have shortened the timeline for qualifying for federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, requiring projects to begin construction by the end
Baltimore and surrounding areas are facing an escalating grid reliability crisis. On July 21, PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization serving much of the Mid-Atlantic, took the rare step of requesting an emergency order from the U.S. Department of Energy under the Federal Power Act. The move was prompted by concerns of an “imminent electric
America’s largest power grid is running out of room. And if you’re tracking energy infrastructure or the AI boom, that should be on your radar. A new warning from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) highlights a growing mismatch in PJM Interconnection, covering 65 million people across 13 states, as power demand surges faster
