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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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Global Warming's Heat Threatens Youth
Global warming is not only a distant concern for the future but a pressing reality today, especially for the younger generations. As climate change intensifies,…
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Natural Gas Market Faces Challenges Amid Cold Winter Predictions
As the 2024-2025 winter season approaches, the natural gas market is bracing for potential challenges, particularly in light of recent forecasts predicting colder temperatures. According…
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PEI Introduces Climate Resources for K-12 Students
In a bold step to prepare the next generation for the climate challenges ahead, Prince Edward Island (PEI) has introduced a series of new educational…
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FBI Warns of Cyber Risks as Renewable Energy Grows
As the adoption of renewable energy technologies accelerates across the globe, the FBI has issued a stark warning about the increasing cyber risks associated with…
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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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Oregon Approves Major Solar and Storage Initiative
Oregon has recently given the green light to one of the largest solar and energy storage projects in the United States, marking a monumental step…
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Mobile Workforce Using Augmented Reality
Plugging workers into data analytics and information technologies BY JOHN SIMMINS, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Collectively, North American electric utilities operate in a unique…
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Solving Underground Cable Problems with Partial Discharge Testing
How to prevent failure with partial discharge testing BY HENNING OETJEN, Megger Partial discharge (PD) measurements are increasingly used as a reliable and non-destructive diagnostic…
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Reliability Vs. Vegetation
Florida Power & Light takes steps to keep lights on
Managing vegetation (that is, trees, bushes and other neighboring plants) around power lines is a…
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Tragedy & Expense: The High Cost of Low Electrical Safety
The electrical industry is one of the most dangerous work environments for employees. The risk of injuries and fatalities is high due to the nature…
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Reconducting Existing Transmission Lines Enables Low-Cost Grid Decarbonization
To support decarbonization mandates in the U.S., many utilities and transco's have proposed new transmission lines to link load centers with new renewable generation assets…
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