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#LeadWithEPE – Distribution Intern Reflects on Time at EPE

#LeadWithEPE – Distribution Intern Reflects on Time at EPE

Katherine Greff, a high school engineering intern with Electric Power Engineers, first became interested in engineering as a child. Her grandfather, an engineer himself, gave her and her sister electric circuit kits to play with. This inspired a passion for STEM that has continued to grow as she’s gotten older. Greff developed an interest in electrical engineering specifically because she enjoys a challenge. “Both my grandpa and my sister, who’s now a mechanical engineer, have told me that...

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EPE Q4 Newsletter

Read about our activities over the last few months, upcoming events and more in our Q4 Newsletter:   

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Electric Power Engineers Supports Creation of $4B ‘Mega-Scale’ Green Hydrogen Plant in Texas

Electric Power Engineers Supports Creation of $4B ‘Mega-Scale’ Green Hydrogen Plant in Texas

Air Products and The AES Corporation have invested approximately $4 billion to build, own and operate a green hydrogen production facility in Wilbarger County, Texas. The facility is a mega-scale renewable power to hydrogen project and includes approximately 1.4 gigawatts (GW) of wind and solar power generation, along with electrolyzer capacity capable of producing over 200 metric tons per day (MT/D) of green hydrogen. Electric Power Engineers is currently supporting AES by preparing multiple...

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Events

Representatives from EPE to Attend the California Municipal Utilities Association 2023 Conference

Representatives from EPE to Attend the California Municipal Utilities Association 2023 Conference

Representatives from EPE will be at the California Municipal Utilities Association 2023 Conference in San Diego, CA, from April 16 -18. The California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2023. At our Annual Conference, we will reflect on the association’s history and many accomplishments while working together to envision the years ahead for California water and energy. Be there and help shape our future.   CMUA represents 74 publicly owned electric...

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Representatives from EPE to Attend the 2023 Energy Thought Summit

Representatives from EPE to Attend the 2023 Energy Thought Summit

Representatives from EPE will be at the 2023 Energy Thought Summit from April 3 -6 in Austin, TX. Technology is meant to advance and enhance our lives, but as we accelerate the future, we must not neglect the force behind the tech -- human connection. Humanity, in all its weirdness, is the driving force behind solving the challenges around decarbonization to create a cleaner, more just world. Celebrate ten years of Energy Thought Summit -- be yourself and bring your weirdness by visiting us in...

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Representatives from EPE to Attend the 2023 Energy Storage Summit

Representatives from EPE to Attend the 2023 Energy Storage Summit

Representatives from EPE will be at the 2023 Energy Storage Summit from March 28 - 29 in Austin, Texas. As the industry grows through a change in federal and local government policy, increased capital, and a need for grid resilience in geographies with high renewable penetration, can the necessary scale be met across the value chain to meet the USA’s decarbonization goals? We will gather industry leaders across the sector to discuss a range of vital topics including the most lucrative states...

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Publications

California ISO’s 2023 Interconnection Process Enhancements Initiative

California ISO’s 2023 Interconnection Process Enhancements Initiative

The California ISO (CAISO) recently launched its 2023 Interconnection Process Enhancements (IPE) initiative to make improvements to the current generation interconnection and transmission planning processes. According to CAISO, "The 2023 Interconnection Process Enhancements initiative is part of a larger set of foundational framework improvements being coordinated among the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Energy Commission (CEC), and the ISO." 205 projects are...

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What are the benefits of a smart grid?

What are the benefits of a smart grid?

A smart grid is an upgraded version of the electricity grid that includes various advanced technologies to improve the reliability, efficiency, and security of the power grid. These include two-way communication, automation, and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). Some benefits of a smart grid are as follows:  Greater efficiency. A smart grid allows for real-time monitoring and control of electricity usage. The result is a reduction in energy waste and greater overall efficiency. Through...

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Why You Need an Energy Market Analysis

Why You Need an Energy Market Analysis

Many of our clients are considering investing in energy infrastructure or making strategic decisions regarding their consumption and generation. Before making a decision, it is important that the client has a clear understanding of the various factors that affect the energy market. This includes the regulations and the requirements of the ISO/RTO they plan to interconnect with. An energy market analysis can provide valuable insights that help inform decision-making to maximize investments in...

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