Electricity News in June 2017
Russia Develops Cyber Weapon That Can Disrupt Power Grids
CrashOverride malware is a Russian-linked ICS cyberweapon targeting power grids, SCADA systems, and utility networks;…
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Clean energy stored in electric vehicles to power buildings
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) enables bidirectional charging, letting EV batteries supply smart grid services to large buildings,…
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As Trump ditches Paris, California is one step closer to getting wind power from Wyoming
TransWest Express Power Line will deliver Wyoming wind energy to California via a 730-mile high-voltage…
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Coal comeback unlikely after Paris climate pact withdrawal, says utility CEO
US Shift From Coal to Renewables accelerates as natural gas, solar, and wind power gain…
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Mississippi power plant costs cross $7.5B
Kemper County power plant costs and delays highlight lignite coal gasification, syngas production, carbon capture…
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Seasonal power rates could cause consumer backlash
NB Power seasonal electricity rates face backlash amid smart grid delays, meter reading limits, and…
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Unilorin develops device to check electricity theft
Ilorin Electricity Theft Device delivers remote monitoring and IoT-based detection for smart meters, identifying bypassed…
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Australia electricity market: Plan to avoid threats to electricity supply
National Electricity Market review calls for clear coal-fired closure schedules to safeguard energy security, backing…
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Premier warns NDP, Greens that delaying Site C dam could cost $600M
Site C Project Delay raises BC Hydro costs as Christy Clark warns $600 million impact;…
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Wynne defends 25% hydro rate cut:
Ontario Hydro Rate Cuts address soaring electricity prices, lowering hydro bills via refinancing, FAO-reviewed costs,…
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How Hedge Funds May Be Undermining the Electric Car Boom
Cobalt Supply Chain for EV Batteries faces shortages as lithium-ion demand surges; Tesla gigafactories, ethical…
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Electric car market goes zero to 2 million in five years
Electric Vehicle Market Growth accelerated as EV adoption hit 2 million in 2016, per IEA,…
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Zambian government says close to agreement with mines on electricity price rises
Zambia Mining Electricity Tariff Agreement signals a shift to a 9.33 cents/kWh flat rate for…
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Three Mile Island nuclear plant will close in 2019, owner says
Three Mile Island closure highlights Exelon's nuclear plant losses as cheap natural gas, grid auctions,…
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California regulators weigh whether the state needs more power plants
California Natural Gas Plant Rethink signals a shift toward clean energy, renewables, distributed solar, battery…
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