Distributed Energy

DOE's Grid Modernization Initiative targets 21st-century grid demands with national lab partnerships

The DOE's Grid Modernization Initiative is coordinating public-private research to rebuild grid resilience, security, and distributed energy capacity.

States accelerate virtual power plant programs as grid demand climbs

Massachusetts and Minnesota are making headline moves on virtual power plants, signaling a wider shift in how U.S. grids manage rising electricity demand.

Schneider Electric Spotlights Next-Generation Energy & Automation Tech at Energy Projects Conference 2026

Schneider Electric executives to address how automation and energy tech are future-proofing operations amid an unparalleled U.S. energy expansion; The company also released two next-generation innovations that advance the first open, software-defined distributed control system — EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ Software Defined Automation (SDA) — via EcoStruxure™ Automation Processor 310 and EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ Edge Communication Node

Schneider Electric Advances Pathways to Close U.S. Power Gap at BNEF NY 2026

Schneider Electric executives to address how electrification, grid modernization, and digital intelligence can accelerate U.S. competitiveness; New research highlights the smart orchestration of distributed energy resources as cost-effective alternatives to traditional grid expansion

Managing Trusted Devices on the Energy Grid with Intertrust

Utilities grapple with securing thousands of new devices flooding decentralized energy networks

Understanding Modern Energy Infrastructure, Demands, and Resiliency Needs with ABB

Power grids face unprecedented strain as data centers and AI infrastructure accelerate demand beyond current capacity

AI-Powered Modular Microgrids Reduce Energy Chaos and Boost Local Talent

Distributed energy systems powered by artificial intelligence are helping communities build resilience while creating new skilled workforce opportunities in the

Modular Microgrids Replace Full Grid Overhauls in Fossil Plant Transitions

Communities transitioning away from fossil fuels are finding faster, cheaper alternatives to complete grid replacements through smaller, localized power systems

From Scalability & Security to Holistic Data Integration: The Impact of LTE Networks in Grid Modernization

Unified wireless infrastructure proves essential as utilities balance cost pressures with the connectivity demands of increasingly complex grid operations

Utility Companies Should Aim for Flexible Network Solutions for Long Term Success

Grid modernization requires network solutions that adapt as technology and demand evolve, not just today's needs

Utility Industry is Prioritizing Bandwidth Optimization as Part of Network Integration Efforts

As power grids face mounting pressure from EVs and renewables, utilities are discovering that efficient data management is becoming as critical as the infrastru

Advanced Metering and Data Management Tech: The Key to Meeting Clean Energy Goals in the Utility Industry

Utilities must leverage real-time insights to balance intermittent renewable sources and achieve net-zero commitments

Asset Intelligence is a Major Factor in Modernizing the Energy Grid

Real-time visibility into distributed energy assets is becoming essential for utilities navigating the shift toward renewable power and decentralization

Redefining the Energy Grid Edge Has to Include What’s Beyond the Meter

The energy industry's understanding of where the grid actually ends is expanding far beyond what meters can measure

Electric Vehicles are Fueling a Change in Battery Technology and the Energy Sector

The race for better batteries is reshaping how industries store and distribute energy across entire power grids

DTECH 2024: SPAN is Ready to Charge Up the Home Electrification Journey

Major funding surge accelerates the race to make electric home upgrades accessible and affordable for millions of homeowners