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Whales Helping Uncover Climate Change Secrets

Whales, the majestic giants of the ocean, have long captivated human imagination. Beyond their grandeur, these marine mammals are now providing scientists with invaluable insights into climate change, offering a unique perspective on the health of our planet.

Whales as Climate Change Indicators

Whales are not just passive inhabitants of the ocean; they are active participants in its ecosystems. Their behaviors, migration patterns, and health can serve as early indicators of environmental changes. By studying...

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Reducing Alaska’s Prison Population as a Climate Strategy

Solar for All Protected from Trump's IRA Rollback

Natural Gas Market Faces Challenges Amid Cold Winter Predictions

Forest Fires: A Growing Threat to Carbon Absorption and Climate Stability

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Winds of Change: Vineyard Wind Ushers in a New Era for Clean Energy

The crisp Atlantic air off the coast of Martha's Vineyard carried a new melody on February 2nd, 2024. Five colossal turbines, each taller than the Statue of Liberty, began their graceful rotations, marking the historic moment power began flowing from Vineyard Wind, the first large-scale offshore...

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U.S. Treasury Finalizes Clean Energy Tax Credit Rules

In a significant move for the U.S. clean energy sector, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the final set of rules for the Clean Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which is poised to provide major financial incentives for renewable energy projects across the nation. This tax credit,...

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New York Offshore Wind Project Approved for Transmission Work

New York City is taking another step closer to realizing its first offshore wind project, as the state’s Public Service Commission has granted final approval for critical transmission infrastructure needed for the Empire Wind 1 Offshore Wind Project. This approval allows Empire Offshore Wind...

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States Challenge Trump Administration's Halt on Wind Energy Approvals

In a significant legal move, 17 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, aiming to block its executive order that halts federal approvals for new wind energy projects. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of...

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Reducing Alaska’s Prison Population as a Climate Strategy

In Alaska, a novel approach to climate strategy is gaining traction: reducing the prison population. Advocates argue that addressing the high incarceration rates can play a crucial role in mitigating climate change. This perspective reflects a broader understanding of how social justice and...

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Scheduling Vegetation Maintenance Activities

How to adopt best practices to improve reliability and reduce costs

BY PHILIP CHARLTON, Utility Arborist Association

Electric utilities have always faced the challenge of determining the optimum frequency of maintenance operations for the control of trees and brush growing near the electric system. Utilities must balance the cost of maintenance with the cost and impact of avoiding or deferring action.

In an effort to improve maintenance operations for controlling intrusive trees and brush growing near the power grid, among other reasons, vegetation managers representing electric utilities throughout North America, gathered in Fort Worth, Texas to determine optimum scheduling strategies through shared experiences.

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Cable Cleats Testing - Crucial to Cable Management

Essentially, cable cleats are devices designed to secure cables and to ensure the retention and support of them, reducing the load that the cable may be exposed to under its own weight. They are also designed to contain the cables under fault conditions, protecting the cables and the cable...

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Intelligent Underground Distribution

Unearthing the potential in Smart Grid technologies BY DOUG HOUSEMAN, IEEE Senior Member, EnerNex Corporation After Hurricane Sandy, resiliency became a key factor in the modernization of the power grid. In looking at modernization and resiliency, underground was the first item on many lists....

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Distribution Grid Monitoring Technologies

How to improve situational awareness of grid operations BY MARK FEDERLE, QinetiQ North America The adoption of Smart Grid technology in recent years has accelerated the modernization of the electric utility grid. This is a positive development given that the grid infrastructure in North America is,...

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Whales Helping Uncover Climate Change Secrets

Popular T&D Articles

Reducing Alaska’s Prison Population as a Climate Strategy

Solar for All Protected from Trump's IRA Rollback

Natural Gas Market Faces Challenges Amid Cold Winter Predictions

Forest Fires: A Growing Threat to Carbon Absorption and Climate Stability

T&D Buyer's Guide

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Winds of Change: Vineyard Wind Ushers in a New Era for Clean Energy

U.S. Treasury Finalizes Clean Energy Tax Credit Rules

New York Offshore Wind Project Approved for Transmission Work

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States Challenge Trump Administration's Halt on Wind Energy Approvals

Reducing Alaska’s Prison Population as a Climate Strategy

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Scheduling Vegetation Maintenance Activities

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Cable Cleats Testing - Crucial to Cable Management

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Intelligent Underground Distribution

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Distribution Grid Monitoring Technologies

DHS/FBI Alert: Russian Government Cyber Activity Targeting Power Grid

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