EPRI

Anterix to Explore Grid Cybersecurity with Leading Research Organizations

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024

WOODLAND PARK, N.J., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) announced that it is participating in a project led by leading energy research and development organization EPRI to help reduce cybersecurity risks to critical energy infrastructure by applying standards architectures. This project, Secure Telecommunications Architecture for Trusted and Resilient Electric Communications, or STAR TREC, is one of five that EPRI is leading after being selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response to receive more than $22.2 million in funding. Additional participants in STAR TREC include George Mason University, Southern Company, and Virginia Tech.

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  • WOODLAND PARK, N.J., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) announced that it is participating in a project led by leading energy research and development organization EPRI to help reduce cybersecurity risks to critical energy infrastructure by applying standards architectures.
  • Specifically, Anterix will assist EPRI in researching, developing, and demonstrating zero-trust architectures for secure and private broadband communications networks that are vital to integrating distributed energy resources and microgrids into the grid.
  • "STAR TREC is a proactive, forward-looking approach to addressing threats to the energy grid, and Anterix is proud to contribute our expertise in secure mission-critical grid communications," commented Carlos L'Abbate, Chief Technology Officer.
  • "Advancing grid security and innovation is key to our mission, which we pursue in collaboration with leading utilities, our Security Collective, and our broader ecosystem.

Wärtsilä Awarded Prestigious Recognition by Environment+Energy Leader on Earth Day

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024

Wärtsilä, in collaboration with WEC Energy Group, the Electric Research Power Institute (EPRI), and Burns & McDonnell, carried out a hydrogen fuel demonstration project at WEC’s A.J.

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  • Wärtsilä, in collaboration with WEC Energy Group, the Electric Research Power Institute (EPRI), and Burns & McDonnell, carried out a hydrogen fuel demonstration project at WEC’s A.J.
  • The hydrogen fuel tests were conducted using an unmodified 18 MW Wärtsilä 18V50SG gas-fired reciprocating engine.
  • “This recognition on Earth Day underscores Wärtsilä’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and working towards a 100% renewable energy future.
  • Some of the judges’ commendations include:
    “Wärtsilä’s endeavors pave the way for a more sustainable energy landscape, where innovation, safety, and compliance intersect.

Exelon Receives EPRI Technology Transfer Awards for Innovative Solutions Shaping the Future of Energy

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024

Three project teams led by Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) engineers and innovators have been selected to receive Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) 2024 Technology Transfer Awards.

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  • Three project teams led by Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) engineers and innovators have been selected to receive Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) 2024 Technology Transfer Awards.
  • These prestigious awards recognize projects that have incorporated EPRI’s cutting-edge research to help accelerate the adoption of sustainable energy solutions.
  • EPRI and a group of 10 companies worked together to identify the functions of DER gateways.
  • Going forward, ComEd will standardize these wind diverters knowing they provide a measurable benefit preventing severe conductor galloping.

CleanTech Strategies Selected by U.S. Department of Energy to Advance Innovations in Flow Batteries, with Close Industry Collaboration

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024

SEATTLE, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean technology expert firm CleanTech Strategies (CTS) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Office of Electricity (OE) as one of three selectees to receive a $5 million award each to advance energy storage innovations to help deliver clean, affordable electricity to Americans. The DOE OE awards are through the Storage Innovations 2030: Technology Liftoff funding opportunity announcement.

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  • SEATTLE, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean technology expert firm CleanTech Strategies (CTS) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Office of Electricity (OE) as one of three selectees to receive a $5 million award each to advance energy storage innovations to help deliver clean, affordable electricity to Americans.
  • CTS appreciates DOE OE's further support of flow battery innovations, building on its sustained efforts for two decades.
  • CTS very much appreciates DOE OE's further support of flow battery innovations under the Storage Innovations 2030 program, which builds on its sustained efforts for two decades."
  • FBIG was established in 2023 as part of BCI in collaboration with CTS, and has grown into an industry-leading platform for industry collaboration and advancement.

BrightNight Unveils PowerAlpha® Artificial Intelligence Software Platform at the "AI: Powering the New Energy Era" Summit in Washington D.C.

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星期三, 四月 17, 2024

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightNight, the next-generation global renewable power producer built to deliver clean and dispatchable solutions, today introduced PowerAlpha®, the proprietary software platform that uses cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, and cloud computing to design, optimize, and operate renewable power plants with industry-leading economics. 

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  • PowerAlpha was unveiled today at the " AI: Powering the New Energy Era " summit in Washington, D.C.
  • Sponsored by BrightNight and hosted by the Foundation for American Science and Technology, it is the first independent industry summit in North America exclusively dedicated to exploring the influence of Artificial Intelligence on the energy sector.
  • BrightNight's PowerAlpha platform accelerates the global clean energy transition and decarbonization by ensuring the generation of reliable power at the lowest cost attainable in various geographies and power grids globally.
  • Ultimately, PowerAlpha® helps BrightNight's customers put renewable resources where they make the most impact and achieve their clean energy goals.

Study: EV Efficiency Improvements Can Reduce Future Electric Infrastructure and Consumer Costs

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a joint study issued today, EPRI and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) found that electric vehicle (EV) efficiency improvements have the potential to significantly reduce future electric infrastructure buildout, energy usage, and consumer costs over the next three decades as the U.S. works toward meeting net-zero targets by 2050.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a joint study issued today, EPRI and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) found that electric vehicle (EV) efficiency improvements have the potential to significantly reduce future electric infrastructure buildout, energy usage, and consumer costs over the next three decades as the U.S. works toward meeting net-zero targets by 2050.
  • Key vehicle energy efficiency measures evaluated include reduced weight without sacrificing size or safety, reduced aerodynamic drag, improved battery and powertrain efficiency, and higher battery energy density.
  • According to the study, efficiency gains create opportunities for lower vehicle ownership costs and better performance.
  • To read the full paper, visit: Valuing Improvements in Electric Vehicle Efficiency (epri.com)

KeyLogic announces Prime Contract Award for $900 Million Energy Information Administration Omnibus Procurement 5 (EOP V)

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星期一, 四月 8, 2024

MORGANTOWN, W.Va., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyLogic Systems LLC (KeyLogic), renowned for its expertise in energy analysis and policy analysis and development, proudly announces its designation as a prime contractor for the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration (EIA) Omnibus Procurement 5 (EOP V).

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  • MORGANTOWN, W.Va., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyLogic Systems LLC (KeyLogic), renowned for its expertise in energy analysis and policy analysis and development, proudly announces its designation as a prime contractor for the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration (EIA) Omnibus Procurement 5 (EOP V).
  • Our selection is a testament to the continued growth of KeyLogic as a leader in energy analysis.
  • This partnership will further the EIA's crucial mission by bolstering its capabilities in data collection, analytical research, and the dissemination of energy information.
  • This ensures the EIA remains the premier source of information driving our understanding of energy."

Pamela Keefe to Join the American Institutes for Research as Chief Financial Officer

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星期一, 三月 25, 2024

Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pamela J. Keefe, a leader with broad financial experience at non-profit and for-profit organizations, is joining the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as senior vice president and chief financial officer.

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  • Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pamela J. Keefe, a leader with broad financial experience at non-profit and for-profit organizations, is joining the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as senior vice president and chief financial officer.
  • Keefe, who begins her new position in April, has most recently served as senior vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), a non-profit research and development organization that seeks to address challenges facing the energy industry.
  • Keefe has more than 30 years of experience in finance, with much of that time in senior leadership positions.
  • She will succeed Marijo Ahlgrimm , who is retiring from AIR after 15 years as chief financial officer and, overall, more than 40 years in financial management and leadership of government contracting organizations.

Sygnia Announces Participation in EPRI Consortium backed by the DOE to Enhance U.S. Energy Infrastructure Security

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星期二, 三月 19, 2024

Sygnia , the foremost global cyber readiness and response team, today announced its participation in a consortium led by EPRI to improve cybersecurity of the U.S. energy sector.

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  • Sygnia , the foremost global cyber readiness and response team, today announced its participation in a consortium led by EPRI to improve cybersecurity of the U.S. energy sector.
  • Securing industrial control environments, also known as OT (Operational Technology) Security, has typically relied on network segregation as its primary form of defense.
  • “Safeguarding the energy sector is a critical priority for both EPRI and the DOE, and it is a mission that Sygnia takes very seriously,” said Ram Elboim, CEO of Sygnia.
  • “The energy sector and critical infrastructure, in general, are becoming targets for threat actors.

The Foundation for American Science and Technology Announces the Inaugural 'AI: Powering the New Energy Era' Summit in Washington, D.C.

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星期一, 四月 1, 2024

The 'AI: Powering the New Energy Era' summit will take place in Washington, D.C., on April 17.

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  • The 'AI: Powering the New Energy Era' summit will take place in Washington, D.C., on April 17.
  • The first summit dedicated to exploring the influence of AI on the Energy sector will take place on April 17.
  • The summit program focuses on different aspects of leveraging AI for enabling the clean energy transition, such as technology, policy, public-private cooperation, and investment.
  • The Foundation for American Science and Technology invites energy industry professionals, business leaders, investors, members of academia, and policymakers to visit https://cleanenergy-ai.com to learn more about and register for the 'AI: Powering the New Energy Era' summit.