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Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 23

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Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 23

EIA STEO, More EIA, and Old Chart Support. Energy Market Update Week 23, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 06092023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_06092023.pdf 726 KB download-circle This week, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their monthly Short-Term Energy

Empowering Connections & Unleashing Potential: My Experience at EDIST 2023 with Acumen

Empowering Connections & Unleashing Potential: My Experience at EDIST 2023 with Acumen

Insights, Inspiration, & Unforgettable Moments in the World of Electricity Distribution Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to attend EDIST 2023, a renowned conference in the Electricity Distribution industry, representing Acumen (AESI Acumen Engineered Solutions International Inc.). As a first-time attendee and a proud representative of Acumen, I embarked on a

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 22

Energy Market Update 🔌

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 22

More Senate Testimony, EIA Storage, and New Oil Index. Energy Market Update Week 22, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 06022023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_06022023.pdf 724 KB download-circle Yesterday the US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources continued hearings

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 21

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Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 21

Welcome Summer, LNG, and Nvidia. Energy Market Update Week 21, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 05262023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_05262023.pdf 725 KB download-circle Set your radio channel to Yacht Rock and get out the flip flops, the unofficial start

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 20

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Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 20

NERC Assessment, Natural Gas Bullish?, Reliability, and It Can Always Be Worse. Energy Market Update Week 20, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 05192023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_05192023.pdf 720 KB download-circle This week, NERC released their summer reliability assessment for

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 19

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Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 19

EIA, DOE Budget, and FERC Testimony. Energy Market Update Week 19, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 05122023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_05122023.pdf 707 KB download-circle Since natural gas is the main driver in US electricity prices, we usually mention the

Energy Hedging 101 - The What, The Why, The How.

Energy Solutions

Energy Hedging 101 - The What, The Why, The How.

In the Weekly Power Outlet, we often refer to our comments being directed at those in the energy markets who are considered hedgers, not speculators. Perhaps it's time for a deeper discussion on our view of hedging. In this post we will be covering some of the basic concepts behind

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 18

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Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 18

Natural Gas Recap, AEP Update from Quarterly, and Transmission. Energy Market Update Week 18, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 05052023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_05052023.pdf 726 KB download-circle The EIA storage data showed a build of 54 MMBtu in yesterday's

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 17

Energy Solutions

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 17

Natural Gas, Persian Gulf Happenings, and More Elliott Fallout for PJM. Energy Market Update Week 17, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 04282023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_04282023.pdf 687 KB download-circle The May contract for natural gas rolled off the board

The Importance of Addressing Supply Chain Risks in Industrial Control Systems

The Importance of Addressing Supply Chain Risks in Industrial Control Systems

Recent cyber, such as the X_Trader and the 3CX supply chain attack, have highlighted the importance of addressing supply chain risks in the energy sector (BleepingComputer, 2023).

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 16

Energy Solutions

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 16

Nat Gas Market, EVs and Utilities, and KY Power No Deal. Energy Market Update Week 16, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 04212023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_04212023.pdf 680 KB download-circle Natural gas tried to rise off the $2 level earlier

Energy Transition and the Distribution Utility

Energy Solutions

Energy Transition and the Distribution Utility

The energy industry has a new buzzword – “Energy Transition” – and it encapsulates everything that is involved with the significant shift in transitioning from a fossil fuels-based global energy system to a more sustainably sourced system. This in essence is a complete changeover in the way the world today produces and

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 15

Energy Solutions

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 15

Natural Gas and Electricity Correlation, PJM Capacity Event, and Day Ahead LMPs. Energy Market Update Week 14, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 04142023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_04142023.pdf 688 KB download-circle US natural gas injection season is officially upon us.

BES Cyber System Information in the Cloud - Clearer Skies Ahead!

Regulatory Compliance

BES Cyber System Information in the Cloud - Clearer Skies Ahead!

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, cloud computing has become an essential component of modern businesses. With its scalability, cost-efficiency, and accessibility, it's no surprise that more companies are moving their data and operations to the cloud. However, Bulk Electric System (BES) owners and operators are faced with a unique

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 14

Energy Solutions

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 14

PJM Capacity Fallout, Homer City, and Natural Gas Slide Continues. Energy Market Update Week 14, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 04072023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_04072023.pdf 682 KB download-circle Last week we reported that PJM had delayed its 25/26

Quantifying the Financial Impact of Cyber Breaches in the Utility Sector

Quantifying the Financial Impact of Cyber Breaches in the Utility Sector

Utility CxOs ask the question: how do you quantify the potential financial impact of cyber breaches? This has been a long-standing challenge in the utility sector and one that can lead to frustration for IT and OT leaders who often struggle to justify cyber security budgets. Utility CxOs intuitively understand

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 13

Energy Solutions

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 13

Natural gas $2, PJM Capacity Market, and a Lump of Coal. Energy Market Update Week 13, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 03312023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_03312023.pdf 705 KB download-circle This week the April NYMEX natural gas futures rolled off

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 12

Energy Solutions

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 12

Natural Gas, 2022 FERC Market Review, and Banking. Energy Market Update Week 12, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 03242023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_03242023.pdf 753 KB download-circle This week's EIA natural gas storage report was a yawner. The withdrawal of

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 11

Energy Solutions

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 11

Capital Rationing, LNG, and PJM Capacity Reform. Energy Market Update Week 11, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 03172023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_03172023.pdf 736 KB download-circle Last week we ended our commentary talking about the essential failure of a bank,

Critical Vulnerability in On-Premises Exchange Servers: Microsoft Urges Admins to Patch Now

Critical Vulnerability in On-Premises Exchange Servers: Microsoft Urges Admins to Patch Now

Microsoft has recently urged administrators to install the latest Cumulative Update (CU) and Security Updates (SU) on their on-premises Exchange servers to secure against potential cyber threats.

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 10

Energy Market Update 🔌

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 10

PJM Market Monitor 2022, EIA Outlook, and US Bank Stocks. Energy Market Update Week 10, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 03102023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_03102023.pdf 725 KB download-circle On Thursday, the PJM Market Monitor released their 2022 State of

Winter Is Almost Over, But Cold Weather Preparedness Is Here To Stay

Regulatory Compliance

Winter Is Almost Over, But Cold Weather Preparedness Is Here To Stay

Spring is a time for new beginnings, fresh starts, and warmer weather. For many of us, it is a time to put away our winter coats, hats, and gloves, and look forward to the upcoming summer months. However, for those of us in the electric utility industry, spring does not

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 9

Energy Market Update 🔌

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 9

Natural Gas, Diablo Canyon is Alive, and Electricity Prices Rally. Energy Market Update Week 9, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet 03032023 Weekly_Power_Outlet_03032023.pdf 749 KB download-circle EIA released their weekly natural gas storage report with withdrawal at

Protecting Your Assets using Holistic Security Solutions

Protecting Your Assets using Holistic Security Solutions

Similar to the cyber security attacks that have been experienced by many electric utilities, physical security threats are also on the rise. As stated in the news, attacks on electrical systems were up by nearly 80% in 2022 compared to the previous year.

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 8

Energy Market Update 🔌

Weekly Power Outlet US - Week 8

Cheniere Energy Announcements, the BASF, and Transmission Line (ROFR). Energy Market Update Week 8, brought to you by Acumen. For More Updates Like This, Subscribe Here! Weekly Power Outlet - Week 8 Weekly_Power_Outlet_02242023.pdf 744 KB download-circle Yesterday we published a blog post discussing some trends that