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READING, PA — FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), operating under Met-Ed in eastern Pennsylvania, has launched a significant infrastructure upgrade aimed at reducing power outages for its customers in …
FirstEnergy Enhances Grid Reliability for Pennsylvania Customers Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — In a strategic move aimed at bolstering the reliability and resilience of the U.S. power grid, PJM Interconnection and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) have …
PJM and MISO Launch Collaborative Study to Enhance Grid Resilience and Support Renewable Energy Integration Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — PJM Interconnection, the entity overseeing the largest electrical grid in the United States, is gearing up to handle the summer’s electricity demand in 2024, despite facing …
PJM Interconnection Braces for Summer with Tighter Electricity Reserves Amid Rising Demand Read More VALLEY FORGE, PA — A groundbreaking initiative aiming to bolster the efficiency and reliability of wholesale electricity markets has secured funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. This collaborative effort, …
Innovative Grid Management Project Wins Federal Funding to Enhance Electricity Markets Read More
READING, PA — In a move that could affect over two million customers, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania (FE PA) has submitted a review request of its base electric rates to the Pennsylvania …
FirstEnergy’s Modernization Drive Could Lift Electric Rates in Pennsylvania Read More VALLEY FORGE, PA — PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest electric grid operator, is poised to inject a significant amount of new generation into its network thanks to a successful reformation …
PJM’s Interconnection Reform to Infuse 72,000 MW of New Generation into Largest U.S. Electric Grid Read More VALLEY FORGE, PA — In preparation for the winter season of 2023-2024, PJM Interconnection, a leading grid operator serving 13 states and the District of Columbia, has implemented robust winter …
PJM Interconnection Implements Comprehensive Winter Readiness Measures for 2023-2024 Read More
EXTON, PA — A groundbreaking partnership between Heimdall Power and Meteomatics is set to revolutionize the energy sector, increasing power grid capacity by an impressive 30%. The collaboration brings together …
Heimdall Power and Meteomatics Boost Power Grid Capacity by 30% with Innovative Weather Intelligence Integration Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now accepting applications for projects that aim to enhance the resilience and reliability of Pennsylvania’s electric grid. This initiative comes …
Pennsylvania DEP to Fund Innovative Projects for a More Resilient Electric Grid Read More Power outages can occur for a multitude of reasons such as extreme weather conditions, technical difficulties, or infrastructure issues. Regardless of the cause, being prepared for a power outage is …
4 Essential Tips for Preparing for Power Outages Read More