"So it's pretty complicated." Overall, the grid is "extremely reliable," he said. But with more of the U.S. electrified than at any other point in history, the grid also faces more threats.

As we enter 2023, this is the reality we face: that a small group of fanatical people in the United States hope to cause societal collapse by destroying the nation’s power grids. Let’s start ...

The Texas power grid's operator has asked consumers to use less energy as clouds threaten access to essential solar power. The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas asked residents and business ...

A recent report finds that the U.S. power grid is well prepared to maintain reliable electric service during “normal” conditions. The problem is, extreme weather fueled by escalating climate ...

The way power plants know what real-time power adjustments are needed is by closely monitoring the grid frequency. The goal is to provide electricity at a constant frequency—60 hertz—at all times.

State lawmakers’ real priority is clear.Yet a keener analysis of the Senate bills reveals that they hardly do anything to keep the grid running—and, in their current form, would actually make ...

Brunswick County turns to microgrids for energy independence amid aging power infrastructure. Discover how communities achieve energy independence through microgrids as America's power ...

Major power outages are more common and last longer than they did 10 years ago. It's a sign our electric grid is unprepared for the climate crisis.

Vistra Corp.’s Midlothian power plant. The Public Utility Commission of Texas is recommending changes to the state’s electricity market that aim to ensure a more reliable power supply during ...

With temperatures in the teens throughout much of the state, demand for power on the Texas grid topped 74,000 megawatts about 7:30 a.m. Friday — surpassing an ERCOT forecast in the days leading ...

New England’s power grid will be reliable this winter under mild or moderate weather conditions, but a long cold snap could cause some issues, according to the winter outlook from the region’s ...