Latest News From The T&D Industry
You’re serious about your electrical test instruments. You buy top brands, and you expect them to be accurate. You know some people send their digital instruments to a metrology lab for calibration, and you wonder why. After all, these are all electronic — there’s no meter movement to go out of balance. What do those calibration folks do, anyhow — just change the battery? These are valid concerns, especially since you can’t use your instrument...
In a landmark move aimed at accelerating the U.S. transition to a more resilient and sustainable energy grid, the Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a groundbreaking investment of $2.2 billion in innovative transmission and energy storage projects across 18 states. This significant funding injection underscores the federal government’s commitment to advancing infrastructure that supports clean energy, enhances grid reliability, and facilitates the integration of renewable resources.
Overview of the Funding Initiative
The $2.2 billion allocation is part of the DOE’s broader strategy to modernize the nation’s energy infrastructure, ensuring it can meet the growing demand for clean energy while addressing challenges associated with climate change. This funding is aimed at a diverse array of projects that include cutting-edge transmission technologies and state-of-the-art energy storage solutions.
Transmission projects funded by this initiative are designed to upgrade and expand the existing grid, allowing for more efficient delivery of electricity from renewable...
