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As the U.S. strives to strengthen its domestic renewable energy sector, ES Foundry, a new player in solar cell manufacturing, is helping to reshape the…
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States Challenge Trump Administration's Halt on Wind Energy Approvals
In a significant legal move, 17 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, aiming to block its…
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UN Warns of Deadly Heat as Hottest Decade Ends
In December 2024, the United Nations reported that the world has endured a "decade of deadly heat," with 2024 marking the tenth consecutive year of…
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South Sudan’s Coffee Industry Faces Climate Change Challenges
South Sudan, a country known for its rich history and diverse landscapes, is also becoming recognized for its coffee industry. In recent years, the country…
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Climate Crisis Threatens Canada’s Ice Roads for Indigenous Communities
The warming climate is rapidly transforming the landscape of northern Canada, particularly for Indigenous communities who rely on ice roads for critical supplies. These roads,…
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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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Pathways Initiative Proposes Regional Organization to Oversee Western Power Markets
In a landscape characterized by evolving energy demands and increasing pressure to transition to renewable sources, the Pathways Initiative is proposing a significant restructuring of…
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Eversource Exits Offshore Wind Projects: GIP Steps In
In a significant shift within the offshore wind sector, Eversource Energy has announced its exit from offshore wind projects, paving the way for Global Infrastructure…
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From Protection to Prediction: How AI Is Changing Substation Maintenance and Operations
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Substation Cybersecurity in the Digital Era: NERC CIP, IEC 62443, and Protecting the IEC 61850 Network
Every benefit that digital substations and IEC 61850 networking bring to T&D operations comes with…
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Substations in a DER-Heavy Grid: DERMS, FLISR, and Grid-Enhancing Technologies
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The Mentoring Gap: How the Loss of Informal Knowledge Is Affecting Safety
For much of the trade’s history, the most important safety lessons in line work were…
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Grounding Assumptions: Where Line Crews Still Get Hurt Despite “Doing It Right”
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Since 1952 Tallman has been Setting the Standard for Linemen
At Tallman Equipment, we are an employee-owned company that provides tools, equipment, and services for the construction and maintenance of Electrical Transmission and distribution infrastructure.…
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Using Data Analytics for Theft and Revenue Protection
Taking another step to preventing power theft
BY PATRICIA SEIFERT, PhD, Itron
For many years, industries have long leveraged analysis tools to predict customer-purchasing behavior,…
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Transmission Planning for Grid Security
Recent physical attacks on substations have heightened the industry’s awareness of the necessity for physical security of critical facilities on the bulk power system. The…
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The Role of SCADA in Grid Monitoring and Control
As electric power systems grow in complexity, the need for real-time monitoring and control has never been greater. At the center of this transformation is…
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Waves of Utility Investments
Since inception, the term “Smart Grid” has gained multiple evolving definitions. In retrospect, the industry can identify waves of investment that have shaped the grid…
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