Topic
Electricity Grid
68 published works
Latham.London
Ofgem Approves Great Britain’s Grid Connections Reform
The reform aims to prioritise “ready” and “needed” projects for grid connection. By Conrad Andersen, Simon J. Tysoe, John Guccione, Tom Bartlett, and Evelyne Girio On 15 April 2025, the…
ComplexDiscovery
Historic Shift: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania Exit Russian Power Network
By Rob Robinson
Editor’s Note: In a landmark move for energy security and geopolitical resilience, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are set to permanently disconnect from the Russian and Belarusian electricity grids this weekend.…
Washington Energy Report
Department of Energy Issues Final Guidance on National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor Designation
By Troutman Pepper Locke, Steven G. Boughton, Elizabeth McCormick
On December 19, 2023, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) Grid Deployment Office released final guidance on how it will designate National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (“NIETC”) pursuant to Section 216(a)…
Internet & Social Media Law Blog
Power Grids and Points of Vulnerability: Keeping the Lights on Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
By Alicia M. McKnight, Brian E. Finch
Although that new smart refrigerator might seem like a fun gadget and great way to sync up grocery lists, smart appliances have the potential to become vectors in malicious power…
Perkins on Privacy
FERC Establishes New Monitoring Requirements for Bulk Electric Systems
By Jane Rueger, David Aaron, Stephanie Duchesneau
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published a final rule calling for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation to develop standards for internal network cybersecurity monitoring. This rule will be…
Washington Energy Report
DOE Announces $13.5M Distribution to Hydroelectric Facilities Through the Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program
By Sahara Shrestha, Elizabeth McCormick, Chuck Sensiba
On September 9, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it would distribute $13.5 million to incentivize hydroelectric generation in the United States. The financial support is part of…
The Right Coast
Heat wave headed for California, so here come the Flex Alerts HotAir
Gov. Newsom got a warning earlier this year that we could see another heat wave leading to blackouts this summer. That was right about the time he switched his position…
Washington Energy Report
FERC Proposes Rules to Address Extreme Weather
By S. Jennifer Panahi, Elizabeth McCormick
On June 16, 2022, FERC issued two Notice of Proposed Rulemakings (“NOPRs”) aimed at improving the reliability of the bulk power system against threats of extreme weather. The NOPRs build…
PURPA and Distributed Energy Resources Blog
The First Order No. 2222 Compliance Orders (CAISO and NYISO): Part 4 – Topic 9 (Coordination between the RTO/ISO, Aggregator, and Distribution Utility)
By Jennifer Key
Fourth post on the Order No. 2222 compliance filings issued on June 17, 2022: “CAISO 2222 Order” and the “NYISO 2222 Order.” The post covers the topic: Coordination between the…
Ride the Lightning
President Biden’s 100 Day Plan to Improve Electric Grid Cybersecurity
The Washington Post (sub.req.) reported on April 20 that the Biden administration is launching a 100-day plan to beef up the cybersecurity of the nation's electricity infrastructure. The plan is…