System Engineering Cyber Security Approaches for Distribution, Transmission and Generation Systems
By: Kay Stefferud, Director of Implementation Services
kay@enernex.com
865-218-4600 x8104
Like many other systems of systems (SoS), the electric grid is facing challenges as devices originally intended to be either standalone or locally networked are now being connected to both advanced management systems and to non-operational...
Live Line Clearance Evaluation Transient Study
Power system apparatus, such as transformers, switchgear, and cables may be exposed to various types of transients. High-frequency transients and very steep overvoltages may cause problems for electrical equipment because they can cause local overstressing of the insulation system. Utility transmission line circuit breaker opening-and-closing operations are an important potential source of these high rate-o...
Proper Utilization of PMU Data: Towards Prevention of Wide Area Blackouts
By: Sarina Adhikari, Senior Consultant
sadhikari@enernex.com
865-218-4600 x6177
The North American Bulk Electric Systems (BES) comprises of Eastern and Western Interconnection and Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). These are the combination of several complicated rotating machines along with several pieces of equipment for ...
The Energy Exchange Podcast Hosted by EnerNex
Now Live! Episode #2: Pre-Pay – Hitting an Inflection Point
https://anchor.fm/enernex-energy-exchange
Episode Summary
This episode of The Energy Exchange is all about the pre-payment movement within utilities. What are the drivers, motivators, benefits and societal impacts of these pre-pay programs? EnerNex VP Ron Chebra explores the topic with special guests David Elve, CMO and EVP of PayGo, and Scott ...
ADMS: a Product or a Philosophy?
By: Ron Chebra, VP of Grid Modernization
rchebra@enernex.com
865-770-4874
As more and more utilities undertake their Grid Modernization journey, an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is frequently at the core of many of their technology plans. An ADMS typically encompasses multiple application functions such as, Distribution Scada (dSCADA), Outage Management (OMS), Distribution Ma...
(“Smart,” “Intelligent,” “Advanced”) Meters: Are they mandatory or optional elements for Grid Modernization?
By: Ron Chebra, VP of Grid Modernization
rchebra@enernex.com
865-218-4600 x8108
Listening to a utility discussing their grid modernization efforts, it seemed obvious from the information provided that “smart,” “intelligent,” or “advanced” meters (pick your favorite adjective) were at the heart of many of t...
By: Aaron Snyder, Director of Grid Technology Consulting
aaron@enernex.com
865-218-4600 x6147
My laptop was stolen!
My hard drive crashed!
My laptop was detained by CBP!
Are you ready for these?
Resiliency is a hot topic for the electric industry, but it can also be a personal lifestyle aspiration. Those who travel for work are particularly tied to devices (laptop, mobile phone) but how tied are they to partic...
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The acquisition brings together two stable and profitable companies with complementary portfolios to provide utilities, ener...
Take a listen to The Energy Exchange podcast hosted by EnerNex. A podcast where we talk about a cleaner, smarter energy system of the future.
Episode #1: Reliability, Resiliency and Response In this first episode of The Energy Exchange, host and EnerNex VP Ron Chebra covers the topic of: Reliability, Resiliency and Response. Hear from special guests: Teresa Hansen, Editor-in-Chief of Electric Light & Power and PowerGrid International and Chair of...
Business Drivers across the Microgrid Landscape
By: Ron Chebra, VP of Grid Modernization
rchebra@enernex.com
865-218-4600 x8108
I was at the 3rd Annual Grid Modernization Forum in Chicago in May and was a panelist on the “Keys to Financing Microgrids” session chaired by Matan Metial of S&C. Other panelist included Mark Everette of MWE Consulting and Patrick Norton of Javelin Capital.
I set the framework for variou...
