Electric companies have called the grid system "complex," saying the way the power grid is designed makes it complicated.

The electrical grid is a crucial, sometimes fragile, piece of infrastructure. As connectivity to the grid increases, so too does its vulnerability. Public Service Company of New Mexico, the state’s ...

Modernizing the electric grid involves more than upgrading control systems with sophisticated software—it requires embedding sensors and automated controls across the entire system. It’s not only the ...

Data centers in the U.S. could consume as much electricity by 2030 as some entire industrialized economies. The power demand from data centers is expected to soar just as a growing number of coal ...

The U.S. transmission and distribution (T&D) network is reliable and well-maintained, but as renewable energy continues being added to the grid, and demand increases due to growing data center needs ...

As El Paso grows, so does the demand for reliable energy to power homes, businesses and communities. Meeting this challenge requires careful planning and significant investments in infrastructure. El ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Extreme heat and stormy weather have been gripping New York City for weeks, straining the energy grid and causing a number of blackouts throughout the five boroughs. But ...