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Major Economies Lag in Wind Power, Threatening Climate Goals

A recent report has highlighted a concerning trend: major economies such as the United States, India, Russia, and Japan are significantly lagging in their wind power expansion efforts. Despite the pressing need to address climate change, these nations are building out wind power infrastructure at a pace that is far too slow to meet global climate targets. This delay poses a serious threat to achieving international climate agreements and transitioning to a sustainable energy future.

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DOE Grants $2.2B for Transmission and Storage Projects

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...

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First Ice-Free Arctic Day Could Come Before 2030

The Arctic is undergoing rapid changes, and a new study suggests that the first ice-free day in the Arctic Ocean may come sooner than previously expected—before 2030. This alarming possibility underscores the accelerated pace of climate change and its potential to significantly alter the...

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Critter Guard Introduction

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According to the American Public Power Association, squirrels are among the top causes of power outages across the United States. The Great Lakes region has squirrels as the #1 cause of sustained outages. And in many cases, bird related outages are at number two.
Nobody likes to admit that it’s a problem. The most common answer when you ask about how you deal with squirrels is: “I just get my gun”. Of course, that answer is always spoken in jest, and usually followed up with something along the lines of “that’s kind of frowned on around here”.
The reality is that there are a myriad of ways to go about animal mitigation. One of the most obvious places to concentrate animal mitigation efforts is the substation, where high value assets need high uptime, without having to worry about a pesky critter. And if you’re trying to keep an...

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How Dangerous is Linemen Work?

Many occupations pose risks to workers, but few match the dangers that linemen face daily. Linemen play a critical role in maintaining and restoring the power grid, often working in extreme weather conditions, at significant heights, and around high-voltage electrical systems. Their work is...