U.S News: Cyberattacks Surge on Energy Companies, Electric Grid

Tue, Apr 12, 2016

Companies and utilities reported a raft of ‘successful’ attacks – and worry worse is yet to come. Steam rises from Germany’s Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant June 11. IT workers at energy companies and electric utilities in the U.S. reported a spike in cyberattacks in the past 12 months. Energy companies and electric utilities have experienced […]

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RELEASE: Illinois Reaps Benefits of Rate Decreases and a Smarter Grid

Thu, Apr 7, 2016

Illinois Reaps Benefits of Rate Decreases and a Smarter Grid Missouri Senate Bill 1028 Modeled After Successful 2011 Legislation JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On the heels of the passage of SB1028 out of a Missouri Senate Committee, evidence of successful results from similar legislation is being felt by Illinois electric consumers.  According to an article […]

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ABC 17 News: Government reveals details about energy grid hacks

Tue, Apr 5, 2016

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – Hackers have stolen sensitive information from American energy companies — and have planted malware in the energy grid with the intent to turn off the lights in the future. They even managed to infect at least three energy companies with Cryptolocker ransomware, a particularly nasty computer virus that locks digital files and […]

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RELEASE: Grid Modernization Bill Advances in the Missouri Senate

Fri, Apr 1, 2016

Grid Modernization Bill Advances in the Missouri Senate Strong Support for Energy Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Unprecedented Consumer Protections JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Thursday, the Missouri Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee voted 7-2 to pass Senate Bill 1028, the 21st Century Grid Modernization and Security Act.  The legislation includes provisions that […]

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The Missouri Times: Ameren, Noranda fight for grid modernization bill

Wed, Mar 30, 2016

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A bill offered by Rep. Rocky Miller, R-Lake Ozark, primarily seeking to modernize the state’s electricity grid has set utilities companies at odds with many consumers in the state. Miller hopes the bill will streamline utility upgrades. The stated design of HB 2816, billed as the “21st Century Grid Modernization and […]

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