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PJM Urges FERC to Dismiss Complaint Over Soaring Capacity Auction Costs
In a recent development, the PJM Interconnection, along with independent power producers and clean energy trade groups, has urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)…
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Reducing Alaska’s Prison Population as a Climate Strategy
In Alaska, a novel approach to climate strategy is gaining traction: reducing the prison population. Advocates argue that addressing the high incarceration rates can play…
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Nova Scotia to strip private utility of control over power grid access, appoints new energy regulator
In a significant overhaul of its energy management system, Nova Scotia is set to remove the private utility's control over access to the power grid.…
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The Rise of the First National Green Bank in the U.S.
The recent launch of the Coalition for Green Capital's (CGC) first national green bank marks a significant milestone in the United States' climate strategy. This…
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Labor Shortage Threatens to Stall Clean Energy Boom
New York, NY - The burgeoning renewable energy sector faces an unexpected hurdle – resistance from some rural communities across the United States. While many…
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New Solar Maker Enters U.S. Market
NuVision Solar, an American-owned and operated manufacturer of solar cells and modules, has announced its entry into the North American market. This strategic move aims…
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Sunnova and OpenSolar Partner to Boost AI-Driven Solar Designs
Sunnova, a prominent player in the residential and commercial solar industry, has recently announced a game-changing partnership with OpenSolar, a software company that provides a…
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Hand Safety - Protective Gloves
Rubber insulating gloves are among the most important articles of personal protection for electrical workers. To be effective, the gloves must incorporate high dielectric and…
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ENHANCING REMOTE WORKER SAFETY
Remote field operations present the safety organization with a myriad of challenges when it comes to ensuring the safety of the people that you send…
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5 Ways to Improve Bucket-to-Ground Communication
Cranes, aerials and bucket trucks are common sights in construction zones and among maintenance crews around our cities. What better way to hoist materials to…
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Testing Conditions and Guidelines for Personal Fall Protection Systems
1. PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEMS
(A) GENERAL TEST CONDITIONS
Lifelines, lanyards, and deceleration devices should be attached to an anchorage and connected to the body-belt…
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Flame-Resistant Clothing Misconceptions
Misconceptions about using flame-resistant clothing BY DAN BONELLI, Cintas Corporation According to Michael Hyland, chair of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and vice president…
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