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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 responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, a figure that surpasses that of many individual countries. In Canada alone, marine shipping emitted 8 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2019 . These...

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Ireland Faces €26 Billion Bill for Missing EU Climate Targets

ES Foundry Opens Solar Factory in South Carolina

Biden’s Green Vision vs. Trump’s Traditional Energy Policies

FERC Rejects PJM Transmission Planning Change

T&D Buyer's Guide

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Renewable Energy News

SouthCoast Wind Project Faces Third Delay Amid Uncertainty

The SouthCoast Wind project, a major offshore wind initiative set to deliver clean energy to the New England grid, has encountered significant delays as contract negotiations stretch into their third extension. The project, located south of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, has already been...

Utility News

Grid Operators Prepare for Tariffs on Canadian Electricity

In a significant development, grid operators in New York and New England are preparing to manage the impact of new tariffs on Canadian electricity imports. These tariffs, introduced as part of a broader trade policy under the Trump administration, could add millions of dollars in costs for...

Renewable Energy News

Duke Energy Florida Plans Four New Solar Projects

Duke Energy Florida is making significant strides in its commitment to renewable energy with plans to develop four new solar energy sites across the state. The proposed facilities are part of the utility’s broader strategy to increase its solar capacity and contribute to Florida's clean...

T&D Trends

Climate Change News

B.C. Climate News: Urgent Calls for Enhanced Emissions Targets and Displacement Due to Climate Change

As climate change increasingly shapes the landscape of our planet, British Columbia (B.C.) is at the forefront of addressing the challenges posed by a warming world. Recent developments highlight two critical issues: the call from Canada’s net-zero advisory body for more ambitious emissions...

Climate Change News

Ireland Faces €26 Billion Bill for Missing EU Climate Targets

Ireland is at risk of facing a hefty financial penalty that could amount to as much as €26 billion if it fails to meet its climate targets set by the European Union. As the country grapples with the urgency of climate action, experts warn that missing key goals for emissions reductions would...

Smart Grid

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Energy Storage & Grid Integration

FERC Conference Highlights Challenges in Resource Adequacy

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently hosted the Co-Located Load Conference, a significant event that focused on resource adequacy, energy reliability, and the challenges of ensuring sufficient electricity supply amidst changing grid dynamics. As the energy landscape continues to...

Distribution Automation

Building a better world of smart structures on the smart grid

It is a truth universally acknowledged that billions of people around the world live in poverty. But does it have to be that way? Today’s technological progress means that tomorrow we will be able to produce more, more efficiently – lifting people above the breadline with accelerated...

Deterrence Drives Next Gen Security

Theft, destruction, disablement, vandalism, and terrorism: any of the aforementioned words receive the attention of organizations with susceptible critical assets. Physical security and its costs, benefits, and risks are becoming more important as each day passes. Important, not only from a safety...

Plugging into Electric Vehicles

Most future planning discussions about electric vehicles begin with a prediction for significant impact by 2020. While these studies are important for future planning, utilities must consider the direct impact that EVs are currently having on society. Despite recent news about lower gas prices at...

FERC Proposes Ride-Through Standards for Renewables

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public input on proposed "ride-through" reliability standards for inverter-based resources (IBRs), including wind, solar, and battery systems. These standards aim to ensure that IBRs can maintain operation during grid disturbances, such as frequency and voltage fluctuations, rather than disconnecting, thereby enhancing grid stability and reliability.

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has observed an increasing number of IBRs unexpectedly going offline during grid disturbances. For instance, in 2022, approximately 2.5 gigawatts of solar power in Texas were lost due to such an event, posing significant reliability risks.

NERC's proposal outlines clear...

Electricity Today T&D Magazine

News and Trends

Shipping: Global Trade’s Dirty Secret

Popular T&D Articles

Ireland Faces €26 Billion Bill for Missing EU Climate Targets

ES Foundry Opens Solar Factory in South Carolina

Biden’s Green Vision vs. Trump’s Traditional Energy Policies

FERC Rejects PJM Transmission Planning Change

T&D Buyer's Guide

T&D News

SouthCoast Wind Project Faces Third Delay Amid Uncertainty

Grid Operators Prepare for Tariffs on Canadian Electricity

Duke Energy Florida Plans Four New Solar Projects

T&D Trends

B.C. Climate News: Urgent Calls for Enhanced Emissions Targets and Displacement Due to Climate Change

Ireland Faces €26 Billion Bill for Missing EU Climate Targets

Smart Grid

T&D Automation

FERC Conference Highlights Challenges in Resource Adequacy

Building a better world of smart structures on the smart grid

Deterrence Drives Next Gen Security

Plugging into Electric Vehicles

FERC Proposes Ride-Through Standards for Renewables

Distributed Energy Resources - Small Scale Power

The Role of Renewable Energy in the Smart Grid: Transforming Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

Grids Become Highly Vulnerable

Critter Guard

Selecting Substation Medium-Voltage Switchgear: GIS vs. AIS

Substation Maintenance Best Practices

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