No Light in August
On 14 August 2003, three 345-KV transmission circuits in Northeastern Ohio contacted overgrown trees during…
Down, But Not Out
Modern Power Systems are highly reliable. They are operated to withstand the variability in system conditions that occurs in the course of normal operations…
The New Black Start
The very first commercial High-Voltage dc (HVdc) transmission system, commissioned in 1954, had black-start capability. This system links the island of Gotland with…
The Healing Touch
Major electric power disturbances can be triggered by storms, heat waves, solar flares, and other sources, but all have their roots in the vulnerabilities of existing power grids.
A Changing Map
Restoring service to customers has always been a top priority at the Alabama Power Company during my 45 years there…
Only Connect
As the utility grid ages and the demand for electricity grows, the impact of major interruptions of the electricity infrastructure will be more intense.
From the Editor
What appears like a proliferation of blackouts worldwide as a result of abnormal storm activity, man-made accidents, climate change, or…
Letters to the Editor
Readers are encouraged share their views on issues affecting the electric power engineering profession.
Leader’s Corner
The beginning of 2014 offers a change in the leadership of the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES).
Guest Editorial
Engineers are doing their best to harden the grid and promote high levels of reliability required for meeting the demands of the digital age.
