Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 38

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 38

FERC/NERC's report on Winter Storm Elliott unveils key findings. Plus, dive into the Transmission Bill debate and LNG's rising role

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 37

EIA's new outlook, IEA vs. OPEC debate heats up, and global power issues emerge.

Behind the Screen: How W3LL's Phishing Kit Targets 50,000 Microsoft Accounts

The W3LL phishing syndicate has just targeted thousands of Microsoft business email accounts.

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 36

For the fourth week in a row, we're diving into electricity conservation alerts in ERCOT. But this week, there's a twist. Discover how battery storage played a crucial role, the challenges offshore wind projects are facing, and the ever-evolving energy market dynamics.

Akira Ransomware Targets Cisco VPNs

Akira ransomware, debuting in March 2023, targets Cisco VPNs with a unique approach, drawing inspiration from the 1988 anime film 'Akira'. This cyber threat emphasizes the importance of multi-factor authentication and robust cybersecurity measures.

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 35

As summer unofficially ends, electric co-ops navigate hot weather alerts, ERCOT avoids Conservation Appeals, and natural gas futures shift.

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 34

TX VPP, Summer Continues, European Nat Gas Storage

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 33

ERCOT faced heat this week, trending below 5000 MW of reserve capacity. Wind saved ERCOT but fell to 3.5% of the stack. The energy market reflects complex interplay of supply and demand.

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 32

LNG Labor Strike, EPA vs ISO, PJM State Testimony Energy Market Update Week #, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly_Power_Outlet_08112023Weekly_Power_Outlet_08112023.pdf757 KBdownload-circle For those that follow us on this blog or have had conversations about electricity markets, you know we aren't much on predicting energy prices. While others take on the tougher job of trying to predict market prices, we are more interested in preparing plans des

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 31

Heat Mostly Gone, FERC, Investment Energy Market Update Week #, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 08042023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_08042023.pdf 983 KB download-circle As noted last week, ISOs from CAISO to PJM were issuing hot weather alerts, max gen alerts, conservative action messages and more as the heat moved across the US.  This week it moves back to the somewhat traditional summer of hot in Texas and beach weather everywhe

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 30

Hot Hot Hot!, FOMC, Nat Gas Production Energy Market Update Week #, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 07282023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_07282023.pdf 744 KB download-circle Hot, Hot, Hot!  Extreme heat means extreme load.  This week ISO emergency messages were popping like a slot machine in a casino.  PJM and MISO have issued multiple hot weather and max generation alerts, which basically tells generators to plan on being up and r

Managed EV Charging - A Solution for Distribution Utilities

Electric vehicles (EVs) – our new fascination. While Mr. Musk’s Tesla continues to occupy the majority market share outside China, where BYD Auto has taken first place, every other car and truck manufacturer is now in a race to produce EVs to meet ever-growing consumer demand for them, as well as Government mandates in reference to the electrification of the transportation sector. The government of Ontario’s recently released report titled “Powering Ontario’s Growth – Ontario’s Plan for a Clean

The Surprising Challenge of Charging Electric Vehicles: A Closer Look at Ontario's Energy Infrastructure

Electric vehicles (EVs) have been gaining traction as a sustainable solution for reducing CO2 emissions and combating climate change. However, one of the most significant challenges we face is providing enough electric power to charge the rapidly growing fleet of EVs. In this blog post, we will examine the energy requirements for charging EVs in Ontario, Canada, and discuss the implications for the province's power infrastructure. Understanding the Energy Requirements for EV Charging Recent s

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 29

Another Scorcher, Nat Gas, NYISO Reliability Energy Market Update Week #, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 07212023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_07212023.pdf 728 KB download-circle In last week's report the NOAA 6-10 day temperature report was calling for well above average chances for hotter weather in the US South and Southwest.  It's safe to say they nailed that one.  There's been a lot of discussion lately about the hottest day

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 28

EIA Storage, Summer Weather, and LNG. Energy Market Update Week #, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 07142023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_07142023.pdf 728 KB download-circle The front month of natural gas sold off 3% yesterday after the EIA storage number was slightly below estimates.  As the graph from EIA shows, storage levels are still well above last year and continue to work up the upper 5-year band. While the report was near t