In case you missed the first one, it’s back! Apps for Energy II runs through March 2014. DOE is inviting participants to use featured Department of Energy data, standards and ideas to develop apps that solve real world energy problems
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DOE Focuses on Physical Security of Electric Infrastructure
With recent cybersecurity breaches at large retailers, it’s easy to forget about the most basic and still threatening issue of physical security. That is why I am pleased to report the Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Homeland Security…
President Nominates FERC Director as Commissioner
On January 30, 2014, via a White House press release, President Obama indicated his nomination of Norman C. Bay, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the term expiring June 30,…
Florida PSC Supports Smart Meter Opt-Out Fees
In a recent press release, FPSC Chairman Art Graham states,
Smart meters reduce meter and billing costs, reduce billing errors, and help the utility quickly identify service issues, but we recognize that a handful of customers want to keep their…
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Unveils Energy Works for US Platform
I am not big on making New Year’s Resolutions. I prefer a broader approach that includes a glimpse back to learn from successes and failures. With this historical perspective (but not bound by it), I have fun strategizing and creating…
Energy Outlook for 2014
Cheers! I would like to take a moment to wish everyone a safe, fun and positive 2014. This will be the last post of the year. I am taking a break to learn how to ski. I will be back…
Mississippi PSC Denies Entergy/ITC’s Transmission Transfer Request
Entergy’s strategy related to its integration into MISO received another high hurdle this week. The Mississippi Public Service Commission (“MPSC”) denied the Joint Application to transfer ownership and control of Entergy Mississippi’s high voltage transmission system to a subsidiary of…
MISO, Entergy, SPP and the Battle Over Transmission Lines — U.S. Court of Appeals Remands Back to FERC
In 2011, Entergy announced it would be joining the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator (“MISO”). Entergy’s transmission lines are currently connected to both MISO and Southwest Power Pool’s (“SPP”) networks. In order to fully absorb Entergy’s electricity — which is based…
Got Electric?! Another Reason to be Thankful — Energy Poverty in the United States
Energy poverty is a lack of access to modern energy services and is usually defined as a lack of household access to electricity and clean cooking facilities. Typically the term is not used to describe conditions in the US. However,…
FERC’s Order 787 Promotes Reliability and Information Sharing
Last week the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued a final rule allowing interstate natural gas pipelines and electric transmission operators to share non-public operational information to promote the reliability and integrity of their systems. After extensive technical conferences with…