Latest T&D News and Trends
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…
View more
Test Your Knowledge About Smart Grid!
Think you know Smart Grid? Take our quick, interactive quiz and test your knowledge in minutes.
- Instantly see your results and score
- Identify strengths and areas for improvement
- Challenge yourself on real-world electrical topics
Latest Electrical Industry News
Beyond Electric Vehicles: A Multifaceted Approach to Climate Change
While the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has captured significant attention in the fight against climate change, experts warn against viewing them as a singular…
View more
Florida ranks second in solar power capacity for 2024
Florida, often referred to as the Sunshine State, has truly embraced its nickname by becoming a leader in solar power adoption. In 2024, Florida installed…
View more
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…
View more
Earth Experiences Warmest January on Record
In an alarming sign of the growing impacts of climate change, recent reports reveal that Earth experienced its warmest January on record in 2025. The…
View more
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.…
View more
RWE Expands Its Footprint with 450 MW of Battery Energy Storage in Texas
In a significant move for the renewable energy landscape, RWE, a leading global energy company, has announced the addition of 450 megawatts (MW) of battery…
View more
EnergyHub, Wallbox Team Up for Grid Flexibility
EnergyHub announced a significant advancement in its energy management capabilities by integrating Wallbox Level 2 (L2) electric vehicle (EV) chargers into its Distributed Energy Resource…
View more
T&D Buyer's Guide
Popular T&D articles
The Mentoring Gap: How the Loss of Informal Knowledge Is Affecting Safety
For much of the trade’s history, the most important safety lessons in line work were…
View more
Grounding Assumptions: Where Line Crews Still Get Hurt Despite “Doing It Right”
Why Grounding Remains a Source of Serious Injury
Grounding is one of the most emphasized…
View more
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…
View more
Human Factors on the Line: Fatigue, Complacency, and Decision Making at Height
How Real Incidents Actually Take Shape
Most serious line incidents do not begin with a…
View more
The Hidden Risk Shift: Why Line Work Is Getting More Dangerous Even as Equipment Improves
The Paradox Facing Modern Line Work
By most measurable standards, line work should be safer…
View more
AI at the Substation Edge: Digital Twins and Predictive Maintenance for Transformers and Switchgear
From Data Collection to Insight
Modern substations generate vast amounts of data—temperatures, gas levels, vibrations,…
View more
FREE EF Electrical Training Catalog
Download our FREE Electrical Training Catalog and explore a full range of expert-led electrical training courses.
- Live online and in-person courses available
- Real-time instruction with Q&A from industry experts
- Flexible scheduling for your convenience
Sign Up for Electricity Forum’s Newsletter
Stay informed with our FREE Newsletter — get the latest news, breakthrough technologies, and expert insights, delivered straight to your inbox.
Electrical Substations
Extend the Life of Your Circuit Breakers
What to ask to ensure proper circuit breaker testing and maintenance
BY ROBERT FOSTER, Megger
Protecting a utility’s assets is essential. There are many different…
View more
Lightning Strikes
In Canada, lightning flashes occur about 2.34 million times a year; with the highest levels of concentration during the summer months.
While most lightning on…
View more
Substation Maintenance Best Practices
Improving substation maintenance best practices for greater success
BY BUDO MILOVIC, DV-Power
Currently, substation maintenance—regular or emergency—operations and best practices must fit the utility’s goal…
View more
Reconditioned SF₆ Gas: An Environmentally Friendly Alternative
When it comes to medium and high voltage circuit breakers, there is no better electrical insulator than sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). The manufactured gas is most…
View more
Utilizing Fault Resistance to Test Distance Relays
Taking power grid protection to an all-new level
BY JASON BUNEO & RENE AGUILAR, Megger
The testing of distance relays has evolved from testing simple…
View more