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Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Efforts in British Columbia
As of early May 2025, British Columbia is experiencing significant climate-related challenges, including rising temperatures, increased wildfire risks, and ecological disruptions. These developments underscore the…
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Duke Energy Florida Adds 300 MW with Four New Solar Projects
Duke Energy Florida has announced plans to build four new utility-scale solar energy facilities across the state, aimed at adding 300 megawatts (MW) of renewable…
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Rising Jellyfish Populations in B.C. Lakes: A Climate Change Indicator
Recent research highlights an unsettling trend in British Columbia’s freshwater ecosystems: an increase in jellyfish populations within the province's lakes. According to a CTV News…
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US Households Claim $8.4B in Energy Tax Credits
In a significant boost for the clean energy sector, U.S. households claimed a record $8.4 billion in tax credits for energy efficiency and clean energy…
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Bruce Power expansion gets $50M in federal funding
In a significant move toward bolstering Canada's clean energy capabilities and addressing the increasing demand for electricity, the federal government has announced a $50 million…
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GE Vernova to Supply 100+ Turbines for Texas Wind Farms
GE Vernova, a leading global energy technology company, has announced a significant agreement with renewable energy developer RWE to provide over 100 of its advanced…
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PSE&G Fined $6.6M for Misreporting Transmission Needs
Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility provider, has agreed to pay $6.6 million following an investigation into its inaccurate reporting…
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New York Announces Two Offshore Wind Project Awards, to Deliver Clean Power in 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant step forward in New York's clean energy future with the conditional awarding of contracts for two offshore wind…
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From Protection to Prediction: How AI Is Changing Substation Maintenance and Operations
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Integrated Security Operations Centers (ISOC)
The watchdog of electrical assets
BY RALPH KING, Electric Power Research Institute
Security operations centers (SOCs) are common in corporate information technology (IT), physical security,…
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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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Smart Transformers: Enhancing Grid Efficiency and Reliability
The evolving demands of modern power grids necessitate the adoption of advanced technologies that can provide enhanced efficiency, reliability, and flexibility. Smart transformers are at…
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Gas Dehydration
Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) insulates medium- and high-voltage switchgears around the world. In its pure form, this non-toxic, inert gas helps the power transmission & distribution (T&D)…
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Wireless Networks and Substation Automation
Fitting wireless networks into substation automation applications BY ADAM GUGLIELMO, ABB Tropos Wireless Communication Systems As with all Smart Grid applications, two-way communication is foundational…
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