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How Utilities Can Navigate the Energy Transition

The energy transition is an evolving process that is reshaping the utility sector, bringing both opportunities and challenges. As utilities face the need to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner, more sustainable sources of energy, they must develop strategies that address immediate operational needs while also planning for long-term transformation. In navigating this complex transition, utilities must balance near-term action with long-term vision. Here’s how utilities can approach this evolving landscape with both pragmatism and...

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Energy Storage Cuts Costs for Building Owners

On July 26, 2024, a new report highlighted the growing role of energy storage systems in reducing operational costs for building operators. As electricity prices continue to climb, energy storage has emerged as a strategic tool for managing energy expenses and enhancing building efficiency. The...
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Clean Energy Stakeholders Push to Preserve IRA Tax Credits

As the U.S. energy landscape shifts towards cleaner, renewable sources, stakeholders in the solar, storage, and broader clean energy sectors are intensifying their lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., aiming to secure the future of critical tax incentives introduced under the Inflation Reduction...

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Shipping: Global Trade’s Dirty Secret

Shipping is the backbone of global trade, transporting over 80% of goods worldwide. However, this essential industry is also a significant contributor to environmental degradation, particularly in the context of climate change. The Environmental Impact of Shipping The shipping industry is...
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Ground Tester Section Criteria

Ground Tester Section Criteria is important to decide. The electrical grounding component of an electrical facility can be easily overlooked. It doesn’t appear to have an active role. It isn’t moving, doesn’t emit light or sound, or provide data. It’s largely out of sight....

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FERC Complaint Targets Duke, PJM Transmission Planning

A coalition of large energy consumers and ratepayer advocates has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), urging the agency to prohibit transmission owners from independently planning "local" transmission projects exceeding 100 kilovolts (kV). The coalition argues that such local planning, lacking independent oversight, leads to inefficient and costly transmission development, resulting in unjust and unreasonable rates for consumers.

Background

Transmission planning involves determining the necessary infrastructure to transport electricity from generation sources to consumers. In the United States, this planning is typically conducted by transmission owners, which are often investor-owned utilities. These entities are responsible for identifying and implementing transmission projects to meet local reliability needs. However, the coalition contends that this approach can result in projects that are not cost-effective and may not represent the most efficient solutions for consumers.

The Complaint

The coalition's complaint highlights several concerns:

  • Lack of Independent Review: Local transmission projects...

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Storm-Hardened Switchgear

How to protect electrical equipment from Mother Nature BY ROBERT A. MURPHY, Trayer Engineering Corporation The U.S. National Weather Service called Hurricane Sandy the most destructive storm of 2012’s unusually active Atlantic hurricane season. Sandy delivered unprecedented damage across a wide...