Herman K. Trabish

4 weeks ago | utilitydive.com | Herman K. Trabish

A White House Executive Order claiming authority over federal agencies could delay two vital Federal Energy Regulatory Commission initiatives, former commissioners from both political parties agree. FERC Orders 1920/1920A, reforming transmission planning, and 2023/2023A, reforming interconnection rules, are crucial as the U.S. power system confronts spiking demand growth and increasing extreme weather events, former Republican and Democratic commissioners said.

1 month ago | urgentcomm.com | Herman K. Trabish

New artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms can optimize complexities across the power system if utilities and regulators can make data more accessible — and protect it, experts say. Utilities and system operators are discovering new ways for artificial intelligence and machine learning to help meet reliability threats in the face of growing loads, utilities and analysts say.

1 month ago | utilitydive.com | Herman K. Trabish

Utilities and system operators are discovering new ways for artificial intelligence and machine learning to help meet reliability threats in the face of growing loads, utilities and analysts say. There has been an “explosion into public consciousness of generative AI models,” according to a 2024 Electric Power Research Institute, or EPRI, paper. The explosion has resulted in huge 2025 AI financial commitments like the $500 billion U.S. Stargate Project and the $206 billion European Union fund.

2 months ago | utilitydive.com | Herman K. Trabish

The urgently needed modernization of the U.S. power system is being impeded by slow access to vital new electric transformers. Advanced computing and economy-wide electrification are expected to grow demand almost 16% by 2030, increasing the need for both more and bigger transformers, according to a December National Renewable Energy Laboratory study.

Dec 4, 2024 | utilitydive.com | Herman K. Trabish

Transportation electrification, if not effectively managed, may become the most disruptive new electricity demand on the power system, analysts and utility leaders agree. Electric vehicle drivers prefer home charging for its low cost and convenience despite the longer charging times, according to a 2023 study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.