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Starmer Faces Key Test on Carbon Budget Decisions
In December 2024, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is poised to confront a pivotal challenge in his climate leadership as the UK's independent Climate Change Committee…
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New York Offshore Wind Project Approved for Transmission Work
New York City is taking another step closer to realizing its first offshore wind project, as the state’s Public Service Commission has granted final approval…
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New Mexico: The Emergence of a New Wind Power Capital
New Mexico is rapidly establishing itself as a leading player in the wind power sector, positioning itself as the new wind power capital of the…
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U.S. Treasury Finalizes Clean Energy Tax Credit Rules
In a significant move for the U.S. clean energy sector, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the final set of rules for the…
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New Solar Metric Replaces FICO for Low-Income Households
In a recent development in the solar energy sector, a new qualification metric is being introduced to better assess eligibility for solar programs among low-income…
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PG&E Secures $15B Loan for Energy Upgrades
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a major utility serving Northern and Central California, has secured a conditional $15 billion loan guarantee from the U.S.…
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Georgia PSC Approves 500 MW Battery Storage Plan
The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a significant expansion of the state's energy storage infrastructure, green-lighting a plan for Georgia Power to install…
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The Mentoring Gap: How the Loss of Informal Knowledge Is Affecting Safety
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Electrical Substations
The End of the Road for Transmission Incentives
In a significant shift, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has decided to abandon its transmission incentives policy, particularly the construction work in progress (CWIP)…
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The Role of Digital Twins in Substation Management and Grid Optimization
In recent years, digital twin technology has emerged as a game-changer in various industries, and the power sector is no exception. Digital twins are transforming…
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Protecting Electrical Sites with Intelligent Security Lighting
There are over 70,000 electrical substations in the United States. A simultaneous attack on several of them could destabilize the grid and cause widespread blackouts.…
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DOE Grants $2.2B for Transmission and Storage Projects
In a landmark move aimed at accelerating the U.S. transition to a more resilient and sustainable energy grid, the Department of Energy (DOE) has announced…
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Substation Focused on Environmental Design
One of the important trends in design of new overhead lines over the past 20 years has been development of structures and designs that are…
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