News Archive

	Digital Smart Technology January 23, 2012 Bernie Neenan is quoted in a Charlotte Observer story on the technology in residences.
	Energy Storage January 19, 2012 Haresh Kamath is quoted in this article about metrics used in measuring energy storage projects.
	EPRI Profiled by NEI December 5, 2011 SafetyFirst nuclear web article features EPRI research activities related to Fukushima.
	Integrating Renewables Into the Grid (Dec. 5, 2011) Aidan Tuohy is quoted in this December 5 Greentech Media story about the challenges of integrating more renewable resources integrated into the grid.
	Data Center Efficiency (Dec. 2, 2011) Dennis Symanski is quoted throughout this this story in the December 5 Wired Magazine about an EPRI data center demonstration project conducted with Duke Energy.
	EPRI Data Center Demo Results Featured (Nov. 21, 2011) Dennis Symanski is quoted in Data Center Knowledge regarding recent results from EPRI's own data center efficiency demo from a data center conference.
	To Own or not to Own: Utilities and Solar Power (Nov. 9, 2011) Renew Grid features story about incentives for utilities as they consider solar asset ownership.
	EPRI Robot is the Future of Transmission Maintenance (Nov. 9, 2011) Renew Grid featured the development of EPRI transmission robot, "Ti."
	Wind costs and R&D (Nov. 1, 2011) Intelligent Utility highlighted EPRI's research into ways to reduce the costs of wind power.
	New Turbine Technology (October 24, 2011) PennEnergy featured a story about EPRI and the Alden fish-friendly turbine.
	Vehicle Charging Impacts (October 19, 2011) Mark Duvall is mentioned in Power Engineering about the EPRI Transportation Electrification report.
	Water Quality Trading (September 23, 2011) EPRI's project collaboration work highlighted in Foodstuffs.
	Complying With Pending EPA Regulations (September 9, 2011) Bryan Hannegan highlights the value of innovation.
	New York Times Reports from North Anna (September 7, 2011) Neil Wilmshurst is quoted and EPRI's seismic work cited in story on quake risks to nuclear plants.
	New York Times focuses on 316-B (September 1, 2011) Article examines EPRI's comments on proposed rule by EPA.
	Gas: Rising to the top (September 1, 2011) EPRI's new report on costs of power generation is featured in the latest issue of EnergyBiz
	Cooling Water Rules (August 30, 2011 ) EPRI's assessment of EPA's proposed rule highlighted.
	Ohio River "Pilot Trades" (August 29, 2011) EPRI's work and recent federal grant featured in latest issue of Inside EPA's Water Policy Report.
	Marketplace Looks at FGD Scrubber Corrosion (August 24, 2011) John Shingledecker talks about EPRI's rapid response to the problem.
	EnergyNow Focuses on the Grid (August 16, 2011) Clark Gellings and Ti, EPRI's line-crawling robot, are featured on national TV broadcast on protecting the grid.
	National Geographic Focuses on Solar Max (August 3, 2011 ) Rich Lordan discusses how EPRI is helping the industry prepare for the event.
	Storage and Disposal of Used Nuclear Fuel (July 5, 2011) New York Times article includes input from Neil Wilmshurst.
	Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) (June 28, 2011) Robert Schainker lends comments related to the costs of above-and below-ground technologies in MIT Technology Review.
	Focus on Cyber-Security (June 22, 2011) Intelligent Utility Daily ran a three-part series with Annabelle Lee about cyber-security and the challenges faced by the utility industry. Part I Organic effort required for cyber-security Part II Control systems and IT systems Part III Cyber security demands end-to-end thinking
	Technology Depends on Policy, Funding (June 22, 2011) Stu Dalton observes that "policy trumps funding and funding trumps technology" when it comes to CCS RD&D.
	Better Battery Key to Electric Cars (June 21, 2011 ) Hank Courtright featured in Electric Co-op Today story about how battery development can influence electric vehicle adoption.
	100 People Making a Difference (June 13, 2011) Mark Duvall has been named by Autonews among those who have steered the auto industry toward adopting electric transportation.
	Solar Flares (June 9, 2011) Rich Lordan is quoted extensively in New York Times about the potential impact of a solar flare on the earth's magnetic field.
	Smart Grid Costs & Benefits (May 25, 2011) EPRI analysis on fully developing a smart grid is featured in the New York Times.
	EPRI Lab Profiled (May 9, 2011) EngergyBiz article highlights Charlotte Lab's contributions to the industry.
	Toronto Star Reports on Bat Deaths (April 28, 2011) John Goodrich-Mahoney discusses a device that may reduce bat encounters with wind turbines.
	EPRI quoted in New York Times (April 25, 2011) The process of cycling coal plants may compromise critical components, Steve Hesler says.
	Japan Nuclear Plant (April 5, 2011) Neil Wilmshurst is quoted in this New York Times article examining reactor safety at Fukushima Daiichi.
	Virtual Power Plants (March 23, 2011) John Simmins is quoted extensively in this podcast that looks at virtual power plants and their potential.
	Report Focuses on Reactors (March 16, 2011) Neil Wilmshurst comments on different types of nuclear reactors for National Geographic Online News.
	Battery Powered Vehicle Technology (March 16, 2011) Haresh Kamath is featured in a story on GMVolt.com about EV battery technologies.
	Averting Disaster in Japan (March 14 , 2011) EPRI is mentioned and Neil Wilmshurst is quoted in the "Daily News" posting by National Geographic online.
	Nuclear Emergency Response (March 12 , 2011) Neil Wilmshurst is quoted in the Wall Street Journal report on Tokyo Electric Power Company's nuclear emergency response.
	Large-volume Biomass Handling (March 9, 2011) EPRI's R&D is featured on the cover of the March issue of Biomass Products & Technology
	Improving Power Plant Efficiency (March 9, 2011) Sam Korellis wrote an article on power plant heat rate improvements for the March issue of Energy-Tech Magazine.
	EPRI P87 Filler Metal (March 9, 2011) Biomass Products & Technology reported on early designs for on-site biomass production units.
	Finding Fault(s) in Power Plants (March 9, 2011) Power Magazine carries an article on two EPRI-developed tools for finding equipment faults.
	EPRI Transmission Line Robot (March 8, 2011) Homeland 1 has written an article about the EPRI transmission line robot, Ti. Andrew Phillips is also quoted extensively.
	Can a "Smart Grid" Help? (March 3, 2011 ) Andrew Phillips and the Charlotte Lab are featured in a NOVA segment on the smart grid
	Nuclear Fuel Cladding (February 28, 2011) Article in EnergyBiz cites EPRI research and quotes Ken Yueh.
	Smart Meter RF Test Results Highlighted (February 22, 2011) CNET News features EPRI's latest test results on radio-frequency exposures from smart meters.
	EPRI mobile torrefaction unit featured (February 10, 2011) Biomass Products & Technology reported on early designs for on-site biomass production units.
	How does burning biomass affect emissions controls? (February 10, 2011) Biomass Products & Technology reported on EPRI's look at impacts on selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst life.
	Forbes Reports on Vampire Loads (February 5, 2011) Tom Reddoch discusses vampire loads, those impact gadgets that consume electricity even when they're turned off.
	EV Window of Opportunity (February 1, 2011) Mark Duvall discusses the prospects for electric drive vehicles with the San Diego Union Tribune.
	EPRI-TVA Charging Station Unveiled (January 24, 2011 ) The New York Times reported on the prototype electric vehicle charging station at the Knoxville lab.
	Mother Jones Focuses on Smart Meters (January 17, 2011) Rob Kavet is interviewed on perceived health impact; Brian Seal on the benefits of the devices.
	Puttering Along Power Lines (January 12, 2011) The New York Times reports on the development of the EPRI transmission line robot.
	Thorium-based Fuel (December 21, 2010) Albert Machiels is quoted in this CNBC article on the use of thorium-based fuel for nuclear reactors.
	Power Play (December 17, 2010) Jeff Dols was interviewed by the New York Times on EPRI's tests of gaming consoles.
	Particulate Components Matter (December 17, 2010) EPRI research on particulate matter health effects is featured in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette series on air pollution in southwestern Pennsylvania.
	EPRI's "Duke Energy DC Data Center" (December 15, 2010) Intelligent Utility Daily wrote this extensive article about the project and the preliminary results.
	iTest, iMeasure (December 10, 2010 ) R&D Magazine takes a closer look at research EPRI is performing on portable electronic devices and their use in the electricity industry.
	Natural Gas Versus Coal (December 8, 2010) Revis James comments on NPR's "Morning Edition" show
	Hydropower Renewal (December 8, 2010) Hydro Review features Doug Dixon and renewed interest in conventional hydropower.
	Balancing Electricity and Water Demands (PDF 44.8KB) (December 8, 2010) Bob Goldstein and Kent Zammit characterize water needs for advanced generation technologies in Energy Washington.
	Chevy Volt Introduction Nears (November 30, 2010) Mark Duvall comments on potential market acceptance of new electric vehicle technology in The Detroit News.
	N.Y. Times Focuses on Transmission (November 28, 2010) Mike Howard says: "If you're going to have renewables, you'd better love transmission."
	Electric Vehicle Charging (November 23, 2010) Mark Duvall was interviewed by WNYC, a New York-based radio station and an affiliate of Public Radio International, about whether the grid is ready to accommodate electric vehicle charging.
	Solar Coal- or Gas-fired Plant (November 17, 2010 ) EPRI's research into adding solar thermal power to existing fossil-fueled plants was featured in Renewable Power News.
	Solar Storms (November 16, 2010 ) Luke Van der Zel is quoted throughout this New York Times article on the potential impacts and what utilities have done and what they could do to limit their impacts.
	Storage Technologies (November 11, 2010) Investor's Business Daily talked with Dan Rastler about bringing more solar power to the grid.
	Sun power Not a Given in North Africa (November 5, 2010) Solar thermal hybrids could be key for renewable energy in North Africa.
	Long-Term Nuclear Plant Operations (November 2, 2010) EPRI's research into long-term nuclear plant operations featured in New York Times article.
	Scaling Up Fish-Friendly Turbine (October 31, 2010) Hydro Review article featuring Alden's fish-friendly hydro turbine quotes Doug Dixon.
	EV Confusion Affecting Purchases (October 22, 2010) BNET writes about the confusion consumers are having with electric vehicles and how that confusion could affect buying decisions.
	Tidal Power Emerging (October 14, 2010) Paul Jacobson discusses tidal power with National Public Radio in New York
	Closed-cycle Cooling Retrofits (October 12, 2010) Power Engineering magazine article exploring ramifications of closed-cycle cooling retrofits at existing power plants cites EPRI research
	Hydropower Renewal (September 23, 2010) Doug Dixon explores hydropower potential at existing dams with Renewable Energy World.Com
	New Applications for Used Batteries (September 23, 2010) Mark Duvall is quoted in this Technology Review article as saying that used lithium-ion batteries could be used for back up storage at data centers.
	New York Times Explores LTO (September 20, 2010) Neil Wilmshurst offers perspective on an assessment on extending the operating licenses for nuclear power plants to 80 years.
	Health Concerns and Smart Meters (September 19, 2010) Rob Kavet addresses the health concerns related to smart meters in this commentary in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
	Demand Response (September 13, 2010) EPRI's Albert Machiels stresses importance of long-term research and development in a National Geographic article.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL	Renewing Hydropower (September 13, 2010) The Wall Street Journal cites EPRI's 2025 estimate for new U.S. hydropower capacity additions.
	FutureGen 2.0 Revisited (September 7, 2010) Jeff Phillips assesses the latest developments in CCS project in New York Times article.
	Preventive Maintenance Basis Database (September 2, 2010) Justin Thibault co-authored an Energy-Tech magazine article highlighting the EPRI Software
	Demand Response (August 25, 2010) Brian Seal wrote an article for Smart Grid News about enabling demand response at the consumer level.
	Hannegan Discusses PRISM 2.0 (August 19, 2010) The New York Times carried an article on August 19th about EPRI's work at developing an economic model that plots regional approaches to climate issues.
	Electric Vehicle Charging (August 11, 2010) EPRI Project Manager Marcus Alexander offers perspectives in a Detroit Free Press article.
	Ultrasupercritical Materials (August 1, 2010) EPRI's research for advanced power plants is featured in the August issue of POWER Magazine.
	EPRI's Value Outlined (PDF 3.80MB) (July 2010) Great River Energy profiles the importance of working with EPRI in its company magazine.
	14 PowerPoint Slides That Shook the Earth (July 26, 2010) Greentech Media's list of historically significant PowerPoint slides includes EPRI's PRISM and Smart Grid slides.
	EPRI Long Term Operations Project (July 20, 2010) EnergyBiz article on the future of nuclear power features the EPRI research.
	EPRI-IPCC Role Discussed (July 16, 2010) Steve Rose, one of three EPRI econonmists selected to work on the next IPCC Report, is interviewed by Clean Skies TV.
	Energy Policy Scrutinized (July 12, 2010) Washington Post columnist cites EPRI and quotes Revis James on the potential of renewable generation.
	Could the lights go out in the Northeast? (July 9, 2010) EPRI VP Arshad Mansoor was interviewed on CNN to provide perspective on stressed transformers in the Northeast.
	Electric Car Charging Station at EPRI (July 8, 2010) ChargePoint networked charging station unveiled at EPRI's Palo Alto offices.
	Wave Energy Buoy Technology (July 4, 2010) EPRI's Doug Dixon is quoted in a Star-Ledger article on the technology for electricity generation.
	World's Most Efficient Solar Plant? (June 23, 2010) EPRI Project Manager Cara Libby was quoted in a Greentech Media story on the comparative (and competitive) efficiencies of concentrated solar power plants.
	Energy Risk Conference (June 14, 2010) EPRI's Art Altman was interviewed by Energy Risk Magazine about the Senate financial reform bill.
	Technology Review Profiles Robot (June 9, 2010) EPRI's Andrew Phillips explains how a line-crawling robot could eliminate the need for helicopters in diagnosing problems in transmission lines.
	Global Bioenergy Potential (PDF 3MB) (May 18, 2010) Renewable Energy World Magazine featured commentary from EPRI's Bryan Hannegan.
	SNL Publications featured EPRI research (May 18, 2010) Aerosol Research and Inhalation Epidemiology Study, or ARIES, program on component-based standards for particulate matter highlighted.
	Refueling With Electrons (May 17, 2010) Mark Duvall discusses electric-drive vehicles on American Public Radio's "Marketplace" program.
	Water Constraints on Power (May 17, 2010) EPRI's Kent Zammit discusses water consumption and cooling technologies for power plants with The New York Times.
	Securing the Smart Grid (May 13, 2010) EPRI's Don Von Dollen discusses an additional layer of smart grid cybersecurity concern in Scientific American.
	EPRI in the New York Times (April 22, 2010) EPRI's Paul Jacobson participated in a New York Times discussion on tidal energy potential and technology development.
	EPRI in Popular Mechanics (April 21, 2010) Electric Cars Could Slash Global Warming, But Harm Our Air? The NRDC-EPRI report on PHEVs (PDF 3.06MB) is debated, EPRI's Mark Duvall is quoted, in this recent Popular Mechanics article.
	Wanted: Transmission for Wind (April 21, 2010) EPRI's Daniel Brooks discusses how transmission capacity is critical for increased use of wind generation.
	New York Times Focuses on Jobs in Nuclear (April 21, 2010) EPRI Nuclear VP Neil Wilmshurst comments on the shift from analog to digital instrumentation at nuclear plants.
	Building Cleaner Generation (April 19, 2010) Revis James comments in the Knoxville News-Sentinel about how new-build generation will change the nation's portfolio.
	EPRI's Long-Term Operations Project Profiled (PDF 94KB) (April 16, 2010) The Nuclear sector project is covered on EnergyWashington.com - an outlet for national energy issues.
	Infrastructrue in South Carolina (March 30, 2010) EPRI's Matt Wakefield was interviewed on SCETV radio, an NPR affiliate in South Carolina, about smart grid and the grid infrastructure in the state.
	EPRI in Renew Grid (March 2010) EPRI's Andrew Phillips and Clark Gellings each contributed a 2-page commentary to the magazine. Sensors Energy Efficiency
	Scientific American Examines Hydrokinetic Energy (March 16, 2010) EPRI research is cited and project manager Roger Bedard quoted in an article about the challenges to developing energy from the world's waterways.
	The Rebound Effect (March 11, 2010) Commentary by EPRI Executives Mike Howard and Arshad Mansoor in EnergyBiz magazine on the historic bounce in electricity demand as the nation emerges from a deep recession.
	Underwater Cable May Ease Electric Shortages (March 10, 2010) Andrew Phillips, EPRI Director of Transmission, appeared on NPR Morning Edition commenting about an underwater transmission line
	EPRI to Focus on Long-term Plant Operations, Including Fuel (PDF 20KB) (February 2010) Nuclear Fuel, a Platts publication, interviewed Constellation Energy's Maria Korsnick for an article on EPRI's long-term nuclear plant operations project
	Switching from Coal to Natural Gas (February 25, 2010) Revis James talks with Clean Skies about the challenges facing these potential transitions
	Forbes Talks with EPRI about Little Known Home Energy Hogs (February 23, 2010) Article reports that home energy hogs don't need to be large in size
	Nuclear Technology Concept (February 23, 2010) EPRI's Albert Machiels comments on advanced nuclear design in New York Times article
	EPRI Targets Creep Strength Enhanced Ferritic Steel Life (February 18, 2010) EPRI’s Kent Coleman discusses new research project in Energy Tech cover story
	EPRI’s MERGE Model (February 15, 2010) EPRI’s Rich Richels discusses the model, explaining the basis for the model and the principal insights gained from the analysis.
	Tomorrow's Transmission & Distribution (February 9, 2010) Karen Forsten writes an article for Public Utilities Fortnightly on electricity usage and losses by the industry.
	Duvall Talks Electric Vehicle Technology (February 4, 2010) Mark Duvall talks with Clean Skies News about the advancements in electric vehicle technology and where it’s headed in the not-too-distant future.
	100 “Movers and Shakers” of the Smart Grid (February 1, 2010) Steve Specker and Erfan Ibrahim are listed in Greentech Media’s article on influtential persons working with smart grid.
	The Future of Coal (January 27, 2010) Hank Courtright talks with the Environment Report about CO2 tests happening at American Electric Power’s Mountaineer Power Plant in New Haven, West Virginia.
	EPRI featured in Popular Science magazine (January 21, 2010) Three EPRI technologies are featured in the cover story titled “Rebuilding America.”
	Government and Utility Involvement in Renewable Projects (December 30, 2009) Bryan Hannegan & Nadav Enbar quoted in Renewable Energy World on government intervention and utility involvement in renewable projects
	NPR Focuses on the Future of Nuclear (December 11, 2009) Tom Terbush discusses how the prospects of deep carbon reductions may speed the development of new nuclear generation in the United States on NPR's "Morning Edition" program
	Solar-Augumented Demos Profiled (December 4, 2009) The New York Times environmental blog quoted Cara Libby in a Greenwire article on two demonstration projects that will test the integration of large-scale solar generation into coal and natural gas-fired power plants.
	National Australia Radio Interviews EPRI (November 17, 2009) Revis James provided an overview of the technology challenges faced by the industry as it lowers its carbon footprint while meeting growing demand during a discussion from Brisbane, Australia.
	EPRI featured in New York Times (October 28, 2009) Mark McGranaghan is quoted extensively about how Department of Energy smart grid grants may jump-start the process of enhancing the grid.
	White House Cites EPRI (October 27, 2009) EPRI research results were included in an October 27th White House press release about funding grants for local smart grid initiatives.
	Results of Carbon Capture Project Unveiled (October 8, 2009) Hank Courtright discusses the results of the chilled-ammonia carbon capture project in Wisconsin and the next steps in advancing the technology with Clean Skies TV.
	Updated Prism-Merge Analysis is Featured on Clean Skies (September 14, 2009) Revis James summarized key findings of the 2009 analysis that addresses the twin challenge of meeting load growth while reducing the industry's carbon footprint.
	Clean Skies TV Explores Prospects for CCS (September 4, 2009) Bryan Hannegan discusses recent advances in carbon capture and storage technology in this 10-minute interview.
	Magazine Publishes Smarter Grid Commentary (August 30, 2009) Arshad Mansoor shares his perspectives on making the grid smarter in the Washington Times Sunday Magazine.
	The New York Times examines coal in a new light (August 26, 2009) EPRI's Dan Rastler talks about the potential of direct carbon fuel cell technology which involves burning the carbon instead of the coal.
	PHEV Yard Tractor Makes Debut (August 21, 2009) Andra Rogers conducted an interview with Clean Skies TV about a PHEV yard tractor being tested at the Port of Long Beach.
	New York Times Reports on Prism-MERGE (August 4, 2009) EPRI's updated analyses, released at the Summer Seminar, confirms the "full portfolio" is best-suited to curb future emissions and meet demand growth.
	EPRI Participates in BBC Television Debate (July 18, 2009) EPRI's Barbara Tyran cited the "full portfolio" of technologies, including new nuclear and coal with carbon capture and storage, in a discussion of the role that renewables could play in a global generation portfolio.
	EPRI Participates in NPR's "Science Friday" (June 26, 2009) Revis James discussed the potential of wind energy and the challenges associated with integrating it onto the grid with program host Ira Flatow and a Harvard professor.
	NIST Releases Report on Smart Grid Development (June 18, 2009) The U.S. Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a report developed by EPRI that identifies issues and proposes priorities for developing technical standards and an architecture for a U.S. Smart Grid.
	Forbes Spotlights EPRI Nuclear (June 12, 2009) The development of EPRI's Nuclear sector and need to renew American leadership and momentum in nuclear generation is featured in a Forbes commentary by the magazine's publisher.
	EPRI Research Confirms Impact of Corona Discharge on Polymer Insulators; PNM and PSE&G Put the Knowledge to Work (May 20, 2009) EPRI research has confirmed that corona discharges can degrade certain 115 kilovolt (kV) and 138 kV polymer transmission line insulators. The organization has developed a 3-dimensional electric field modeling process to help utilities avoid the failure of these components, which can also affect transmission reliability.
	Transmission & Distribution (T&D) World Highlights Living Lab in Editorial (May 1, 2009) After visiting EPRI's Living Lab in Knoxville, TN, T&D World magazine explains the ongoing energy efficiency testing at the facility and how EPRI is seeking ways to use energy more efficiently.
	EPRI and the University of Pittsburgh Examine Air Pollution Health Effects (April 30, 2009) EPRI and the University of Pittsburgh are engaged in the first-ever large-scale characterization of air pollution health effects in the Pittsburgh region.
	EPRI to Join in Founding Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (April 16, 2009) EPRI has joined more than 100 governments and companies worldwide in supporting the new Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI), an Australian-led effort to advance global research.
	EPRI Featured in New York Times Environment Blog (April 8, 2009) Revis James, EPRI's Energy Technology Assessment Center Director, conducted an interview with New York Times Reporter Matt Wald discussing the mid-century outlook for U.S. power generation. His comments were based on EPRI's latest Prism and MERGE analysis.
	EPRI Selected to Facilitate Development of Smart Grid Roadmap (April 8, 2009) EPRI was selected by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the Department of Commerce, to facilitate the development of a smart grid interoperability roadmap for the electricity sector. The ultimate aim of the program will be to provide a framework to aid in the modernization of the nation's transmission and distribution system.
	The challenge of affordable, coal-based electricity generation in a carbon-constrained world (PDF 6.3MB) (March / April 2009) The broad range of EPRI's research, demonstration and pilot projects to develop and prove carbon capture technologies for full scale deployment is detailed in an article in the March/April 2009 issue of Carbon Capture Journal
	EPRI Report Assesses Residential Electricity Feedback Potential (March 26, 2009) An EPRI report highlights how the potential benefits of residential energy feedback could be increased if some gaps of knowledge are addressed. Press Release EPRI Report 1016844 (PDF 1.3MB) Executive Summary (PDF 112KB)
	Carbon capture pilot featured in Wall Street Journal report (March 20, 2009) EPRI is leading the research collaboration around a project in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin in which Alstom is testing a chilled ammonia process for carbon capture at a We Energies power plant. The research was profiled in a March 20 article, "Coal Hard Facts: Cleaning It Won’t Be Cheap".
	Growing Risk of Counterfeit Items Emphasizes Need for Industry Guidance (March, 2009) In light of specific instances where counterfeit items have been found at nuclear plants, EPRI is developing industry guidance to improve detection and identify risk mitigation options.
	Smart Grid Development - The Promise and the Pitfalls (April 27, 2009) Arshad Mansoor offers a glimpse of some challenges faced by the industry to improving the grid in this Los Angeles Times article.
	EPRI Featured in New York Times Environment Blog (April 8, 2009) Revis James, EPRI's Energy Technology Assessment Center director, conducted an interview with New York Times Reporter Matt Wald discussing the mid-century outlook for U.S. power generation. His comments were based on EPRI's latest PRISM analysis.
	EPRI Featured in IEEE Spectrum Online Edition (March 2009) Mark Duvall responds to an extensive list of questions about the economics of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
	National Public Radio (NPR) Takes a Look at Televisions (March 9, 2009) EPRI's Arshad Mansoor provides some insight on how much power is consumed by plasma-screen televisions.
	EPRI and Ford Announce PHEV Deliveries (February 3, 2009) EPRI Vice President Arshad Mansoor and Ford Motor Company group Vice President Sue Cischke handed over the keys to PHEVs to seven utilities and a state agency.
	EPRI Featured in Rural Electric Magazine (PDF 4.9MB) (Various 2008) EPRI's "Electricity Technology in a Carbon-Constrained Future" was featured in seven articles in Rural Electric Magazine, the monthly publication of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
	EPRI to Evaluate Adding Solar Thermal Energy to Coal Plants (January 29, 2009) The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced today that it has launched the second of two projects to help electric power companies add solar energy to fossil-fueled electric power plants, reducing fuel costs and plant emissions. Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, Inc., Progress Energy and Southern Company are participating in the project. The case study analyses will be performed by WorleyParsons Group, Inc.
	EPRI to Study Adding Carbon Capture to Existing Coal Power Plants (April 1, 2008) Five electric utilities in the US and Canada have joined EPRI to host studies of impacts of retrofitting advanced amine-based post-combustion CO2 capture technology to existing coal-fired power plants. Press Release EPRI Report 1016525 (PDF123KB)
	What Can Efficiency, Demand Response Programs Realistically Deliver? (January 14, 2009) Energy efficiency programs in the US could realistically reduce the rate of growth for electricity consumption according to a report released by EPRI titled, "Assessment of Achievable Savings Potential From Energy Efficiency and Demand Response in the U.S." Press Release Executive Summary (PDF 1.0MB) EPRI Report 1016987 (PDF 2.9MB)
	The Cheapest New Power Plant is the One You Don't Have to Build (December 31, 2008) Time Magazine discusses how energy efficiency is the way to start addressing our energy and climate crises in "America's Untapped Energy Resource: Boosting Efficiency."
	Eight Technologies Likely to Dominate Future U.S. Generation (PDF 3.0MB) (November 30, 2008 ) EPRI Report 1018329 "Integrated Generation Technology Options" provides the latest cost, performance and technology trends for electricity generation stations (>50 MW), addressing eight technologies likely to dominate the U.S. generation mix in future decades.
	"Keeping Options Open" Key to Responding to Changing Market Conditions (PDF 809KB) (December 11, 2008) EPRI Report 1018431 "The Power to Reduce CO2 Emissions: the Full Portfolio - 2008 Economic Sensitivity Studies" updates the 2007 analysis.
	EPRI Releases Report on Energy Savings and Carbon Emissions Reductions Enabled by a Smart Grid (December 4, 2008) EPRI has completed an analysis showing that deployment of a "smart grid" could potentially reduce annual U.S. energy consumption by 56 to 203 billion kWh in 2030, corresponding to a 1.2 to 4.3% reduction in projected retail electricity sales in 2030. Press Release The Green Grid: EPRI Report 1016905 (PDF 0.97MB) Greentech Media Article
	EPRI Research Confirms Effectiveness of Manhole Cover Restraint System (November 14, 2008) EPRI conducted research that supports the effectiveness of a manhole cover restraint system that may prevent or limit damage caused by a manhole cover in the event of an explosion.
	The State of the Art For Coal and Carbon Capture and Storage (PDF 1.7MB) (September 18, 2008) Advanced coal power systems with carbon capture and storage (CCS) are highlighted in EPRI interim report 1016877 "Advanced Coal Power Systems with CO2 Capture: EPRI's CoalFleet for Tomorrow Vision."
	Time Magazine Looks at the Impact of GM's New Chevy Volt Electric Plug-in Car (September 16, 2008) GM's Huge Bet on The Electric Car Is America Ready to Drive Electric?
	Nuclear Industry Strives to Reduce Fuel Failures (September 1, 2008) An article in the September issue of Nuclear Engineering International magazine profiles EPRI's recently released fuel reliability guidelines, which support an industry initiative to eliminate fuel failures by 2010.
	Ten Questions on Energy Use (September 1, 2008) Tom Reddoch, EPRI's Director of Energy Utilization, talks to Consumer Reports about hyperefficient appliances, electric vehicles, and why not everyone embraces smart-meter technology.
	EPRI, GM, 34 Utilities Collaborate to Advance Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (July 22, 2008) EPRI announced an R&D collaboration with General Motors and 34 top utilities to facilitate integration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) into the grid.
	Central Solar Power for the Southwest (July 2008) As utilities in the United States seek to develop renewable energy projects, one promising option is central station solar power (CSSP). The July 2008 issue of Power Engineering highlights EPRI research.
	EPRI's Hydropower in a Carbon-Constrained Future Conference (July 8, 2008) The July issue of International Water Power & Dam Construction magazine features an article on an EPRI-sponsored conference that was the first major North American workshop to explore opportunities related to the control of carbon emissions.
	After the Show: Plug-in 2008 (July 2008) EPRI's President & CEO, Steve Specker, discussed the environmental challenge, the big picture and the overall strategy that is emerging. Steve Specker at Plug-in 2008 EPRI Electric Transportation Program Manager, Mark Duvall, discussed the possibilities for electrical transportation today and tomorrow. Mark Duvall at Plug-in 2008
	Plug-in Cars Hot Again? (June 23, 2008) Fox Business News features a two-part discussion on electric cars. Are rising gas prices driving consumers to electric cars? Can you convert your fuel-powered car?. Electric Cars Part 1 Eledtric Cars Part 2 (featuring EPRI's Tom Reddoch)
	EPRI's Digital Radiographic Systems for Detecting Boiler Waterwall Cracks Featured in POWER Magazine (June 15, 2008) The June issue of POWER Magazine features an article on field trials of EPRI's remotely operated robotic device, capable of imaging x-rays of corrosion fatigue cracking in hard-to-reach areas.
	Larsen Discusses Nuclear Sector Priorities (May 5, 2008) Power Engineering Magazine interviewed Chris Larsen, EPRI Vice President, to discuss four nuclear sector research priorities.
	Brattle Report Assesses Patterns of Electric Generation of Expansion and Fuel Use in Diverse Regions Around the World (May 29, 2008) EPRI Report 1014920 (PDF 1.5MB) Press Release
	Workshop on Cost Estimates of Climate Legislation (May 8, 2008) EPRI convened a workshop on the cost estimates of Lieberman - Warner climate legislation in Washington.
	Alstom, EPRI, We Energies Launch Innovative Way to Capture CO2 (February 27, 2008) The first pilot project that uses chilled ammonia to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from coal-fueled power plants is expected to commence operation soon, according to an announcement from Alstom, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and We Energies.