Electricity News in July 2017
Russia suspected as hackers breach systems at power plants across US
US Power Grid Cyberattacks target utilities and nuclear plants, probing SCADA, ICS, and business networks…
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Opinion: The awesome, revolutionary electric-car revolution that doesn't actually exist
Ecofiscal Commission EV Policy Shift examines carbon pricing limits, endorsing signal boosters like subsidies, EV…
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Why subsidies for electric cars are a bad idea for Canada
EV Subsidies in Canada influence greenhouse-gas emissions based on electricity grid mix; in Ontario and…
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94,000 lose electricity in LA area after fire at station
Los Angeles Power Station Fire prompts LADWP to shut a Northridge/Reseda substation, causing a San…
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Opinion: With deregulated electricity, no need to subsidize nuclear power
Pennsylvania Electricity Market Deregulation has driven competitive pricing, leveraged low-cost natural gas, and spurred private…
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NB Power launches public charging network for EVs
NB Power eCharge Network expands EV charging in New Brunswick with fast chargers, level 2…
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Alberta breaks summer electricity record, still far short of capacity
Alberta Electricity Peak Demand surged to 10,638 MW, as AESO reported record summer load from…
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Energize America: Invest in a smarter electricity infrastructure
Smart Grid Modernization unites distributed energy resources, energy storage, EV charging, advanced metering, and bidirectional…
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Ambitious clean energy target will mean lower electricity prices, modelling says
Australia Clean Energy Target drives renewables in the National Electricity Market, with RepuTex modelling and…
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Shopping for electricity is getting cheaper in Texas
Texas Electricity Prices are shifting as deregulation matures, with competitive market shopping lowering residential rates,…
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Gaza electricity crisis:
Gaza Electricity Crisis drives severe power cuts in the Gaza Strip, as Hamas-PA tensions and…
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UK electricity and gas networks making ‘unjustified’ profits
UK Energy Network Profits are under scrutiny as Ofgem price controls, Citizens Advice claims, and…
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IEA warns fall in global energy investment may lead to shortages
Global Energy Investment Decline risks future oil and electricity supply, says the IEA, as spending…
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IEA: Electricity investment surpasses oil and gas for the first time
Electricity Investment Surpasses Oil and Gas 2016, driven by renewable energy, power grids, and energy…
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Opinion: Now is the time for a western Canadian electricity grid
Western Canada Electric Grid could deliver interprovincial transmission, reliability, peak-load support, reserve sharing, and wind…
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