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FERC Order 1920: A Balancing Act for State and Federal Power in Transmission Planning
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 1920 has been a topic of debate in the energy industry. The order grants states more authority over…
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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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Public Concern About Climate Change Drops 14 Points Since Last Year: What’s Behind the Shift?
Recent data from Abacus Data reveals a significant decline in public concern about climate change, with a 14-point drop reported since the previous year. This…
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Trump’s Offshore Wind Energy Freeze: States at Risk
The U.S. offshore wind energy industry, which has been making significant strides in recent years, is now facing an uncertain future. Following a January 2025…
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Hydro-Québec planning to reduce number of power outages in 2024
Montreal, Quebec - The city of Montreal slowly heals and regains power after the recent ice storm wreaked havoc on its infrastructure. While significant progress…
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Bills Threaten Renewable Growth and Raise Costs
Texas is at a pivotal crossroads in its energy policy, with legislative actions that could significantly reshape the state's electricity landscape. A recent report by…
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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…
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Energy Storage & Carbon Emissions
Over the last several years, towns, cities, and states across the United States have developed policies and invested in efforts aimed at to reducing greenhouse…
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4 Benefits of Distribution Automation in a Decentralized Energy World
When dozens of utilities received stimulus funds for distribution automation projects in 2009, solar was barely a gigawatt-scale market in the U.S. Sandy was simply a…
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Grid Communications Infrastructure: Fiber, Wireless, and Networking Technologies
Reliable and secure communication infrastructure is essential to the safe and efficient operation of the modern power grid. As utilities transition to digital substations, integrate…
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Aging Infrastructure and Grid Modernization
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Opening the Door to Grid Modernization
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