Improving Energy Grid Reliability in California with Fast Response
Energy grid reliability during extreme weather conditions has been a concern for decades throughout California, but now, Enchanted Rock is helping bring more stability to the system.
Resilience: A Critical Tool Against Climate Change Effects
Climate change is making the electrical grid vulnerable to extreme weather events. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has noted that weather patterns are shifting, particularly with Tornado Alley extending further east and winter storms happening more frequently in places like California and Texas.
Building Resiliency in Unpredictable Times: California’s Power Plant
California officials are excited to announce the opening of a new power plant in Northeast Modesto, right next to the Modesto Irrigation District substation. With a high electrical capacity of 48 megawatts, officials believe that this plant, along with similar plants in Patterson and Lodi, can serve as the answer to California’s need to induce rolling outages when summer heat waves hit the state.
The Power of Partnerships: Communities Rethinking Resilience
When it comes to discussing microgrids, much of the discussion has been centered around data centers and how they will meet the growing power demands of AI computing technology. What hasn’t been talked about nearly enough, though, is how these solutions can serve entire communities — everyday people with standard power needs.
Microgrids Bridge the Gap for Data Centers Facing Big Power Demands
Microgrids are growing in popularity nationwide as a way for municipalities to build more resilient grid systems. These smaller-scale power solutions pack a big punch, operating independently from the grid to generate electricity for local residents when their municipal systems shut down due to a surge in electricity needs.
Data Centers Navigate Dual Goals of Reliability and Sustainability
In recent years, utility companies have reduced their focus on shoring up the grid for communities across America. Instead, they are now using their resources to meet demands from the rise of hyper-scale data centers.
Why Investing in Sustainable Energy Is Essential for Companies
The idea of switching to sustainable energy sources has been around for decades. Many companies have looked into it without committing to the change. However, now, more than ever before, it’s critically important for companies to embrace energy resilience as part of their risk-management strategies.
Microgrids and Data Centers: A Powerful New Partnership
Until recently, data centers have been fully connected to the grid while having a backup power system in place, typically in the form of diesel generators. That’s changing.
Improving Electric Grid Use to Meet Surging Demands for Power
The U.S. is in the midst of a surge in demand for power. With AI consuming countless megawatts each year and prompting the need for new data centers, America is feeling the power pinch. To address the issue, it will be necessary to build new transmission lines — a process that moves at a snail’s pace.
Baton Rouge General and Entergy Build New Hospital Generators
Louisiana is one of the parts of the country most affected by extreme weather events. Hurricanes knock out power for days or even weeks at a time, and flooding often makes it impossible to travel to get fuel for generators. That’s a serious concern for everyone, but especially for hospitals that depend on electricity to run crucial, life-saving equipment.