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In an alarming development, global temperatures have soared to unprecedented levels, marking the hottest day ever recorded on Earth. This extreme heatwave underscores the escalating…
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Maxeon to Support SunPower Solar Panels Amid Bankruptcy Concerns
In a significant development within the renewable energy sector, Maxeon Solar Technologies has announced plans to support SunPower’s solar panel customers following SunPower’s recent bankruptcy…
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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…
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Trump Budget Proposal Slashes Clean Energy Funding
President Donald Trump's proposed 2026 federal budget outlines a significant reallocation of resources, with a notable emphasis on reducing expenditures in clean energy, environmental initiatives,…
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Massachusetts Utilities File $5B Efficiency Plan
Massachusetts' utility companies have unveiled an ambitious $5 billion energy efficiency plan designed to bolster the state's efforts to meet its climate goals and provide…
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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…
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Climate Change and California’s Wildfires
California has long been synonymous with its stunning landscapes, from its rugged coastlines to its sprawling forests. However, in recent years, the state has increasingly…
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Smart Grid: Shaping the Future of Energy
The shift from traditional electrical grids to smart grids marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of energy distribution and management. Smart grids leverage cutting-edge…
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The Near-Miss Problem: Why Utilities Collect Data but Crews Do Not Trust It
The Promise of Learning Before Someone Gets Hurt
Near-miss reporting is widely promoted as a cornerstone of modern safety management. In theory, it allows organizations…
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The Guide to IEEE Utility Safety Standards
A comprehensive review of IEEE guidelines and documents BY JIM TOMASESKI, IEEE, NESC Main Committee, PAR Electric Every day, utility workers are risking their lives…
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Fall Protection Becomes Mandatory
New regulation removes “optional” to increase worker safety BY CRAIG FIRL, Capital Safety The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published updated rules and…
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Benefiting from OHSMS Systems
How to protect workers with an occupational health and safety management system
BY IVANA STRGACIC, Strategies for the Environment Inc.
Reliability (that is, keeping the…
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