Integrating distributed energy resources

There's no question that the availability of distributed energy resources (DERs) will continue to grow across North America. More solar, wind, energy storage and other sources are increasingly coming online. That raises the question of how you can successfully integrate those resources into your existing networks. No matter what the level of DER penetration in your market, there are many compelling reasons to begin or expand the process of developing a smarter grid. >> Learn how the DER investment offers both immediate and future returns.

>> Talk to SmartSquad experts about distributed energy resources and other grid optimization topics in booth 1421 at Distributech.

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Using technology to reduce power system impacts from the next “Superstorm”

Power system resilience took on added relevance and importance in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Approaching the two-year anniversary of that industry-shaping event, all parties affected have taken steps to boost readiness for a future event. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has focused research efforts on technologies that offer enhanced resilience in three areas: damage prevention, system recovery, and survivability. >> Explore some of the more prominent technology efforts, such as recovery transformers.

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High Voltage Service

Improving high voltage resiliency improves fleet reliability

The greatest benefit of improved grid resiliency is that fleet assets are more resilient to natural and unexpected events. The payoff is improved reliability, regulatory compliance, and happier customers. >> Here are four reasons to pay attention to grid resiliency.

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Remaking the utility business model webinar

Remaking the utility business model

The traditional regulated utility business model is under siege. Demand growth is on the decline at the same time that costs, customer expectations and regulatory scrutiny are increasing. As the industry and its regulators search for an alternative to cost-of-service regulation, new technologies and a re-thinking of the value of the grid could change the game. >> Discover the solutions - technological and otherwise - to address the challenges facing utilities today.

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