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Impact of Cutting Canada's Carbon Tax on Emissions and Climate Goals
Canada's carbon tax has long been a topic of debate. As the federal government implements and adjusts its policies to address climate change, the carbon…
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CenterPoint Energy Completes $1.2B Sale of Louisiana and Mississippi Gas Systems
In a significant move that will reshape the natural gas industry in the Southeast, CenterPoint Energy has completed the sale of its natural gas distribution…
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Grid Operators Prepare for Tariffs on Canadian Electricity
In a significant development, grid operators in New York and New England are preparing to manage the impact of new tariffs on Canadian electricity imports.…
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Wind Turbine Blade Recycling Gains Momentum in Iowa
Iowa, a leading state in wind energy production, is making significant strides in addressing the environmental challenge posed by decommissioned wind turbine blades. Traditionally, these…
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The AI Solar Installation Robot
In a significant leap forward for the solar energy industry, Maximo, an advanced AI-enabled robot, is transforming the landscape of utility-scale solar installations. This innovative…
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Trump Visits Georgia: Denial of Climate Crisis Post-Hurricane Helene
In a recent visit to Georgia following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, former President Donald Trump made headlines by denying the reality of climate…
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California PUC Advances Offshore Wind Procurement
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) took a pivotal step in advancing the state's clean energy goals by approving a significant expansion in offshore wind…
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Forest Fires: A Growing Threat to Carbon Absorption and Climate Stability
As the frequency and intensity of forest fires increase globally, researchers are sounding alarms about their profound impact on carbon absorption and climate stability. Recent…
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Lineman Safety
What Is Step and Touch Potential and Reducing Resistance To Ground?
Step PotentialStep potential is the step voltage between the feet of a person standing near an energized grounded object. It is equal to the difference…
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Safe Grounding in Substations
How to guard utility personnel from shock hazards BY JEFF JOWETT, Megger In the power industry, safety is just as important a function as performance.…
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Keeping the Lineman and His Work Site Safe
Line-construction contractors can do their best to train the management, offer safety training and equipment and trust the foremen who are appointed to a job,…
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Electrical Lineman Safety Equipment - Tools of the Trade
When working in close proximity to exposed energized equipment or working on live electrical circuits, it’s necessary to protect not only the equipment being worked…
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Electrical Safety for First Responders
How Smart Grid technologies can become an electrical hazard to rescue workers Smart Grid technologies have risen to prominence in North America. Media outlets, industry…
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