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Climate change is increasingly recognized as a primary driver of extreme weather events, exacerbating heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and floods around the world. As the planet…
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New Jersey Cancels Fourth Offshore Wind Farm Award
In a significant shift in its renewable energy strategy, New Jersey has recently decided to cancel its plans to award a fourth offshore wind farm…
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Ottawa's Ice Fishing Season Shortened by Climate Change
Ottawa's cherished ice fishing season is experiencing a significant contraction, primarily due to the escalating impacts of climate change. Traditionally spanning from early January to…
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Resin Innovation Paves the Way for Sustainable Wind Turbine Blade Recycling
The renewable energy sector is experiencing rapid advancements, particularly in wind energy, where new technologies are crucial for sustainability. A recent breakthrough from the National…
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FERC Approves California ISO's Interconnection Reforms: A Major Step Forward for Renewable Energy
In a significant development for the renewable energy landscape, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the California Independent System Operator's (California ISO) proposed…
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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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North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy for Climate Fraud
A small town in North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against Duke Energy, one of the largest utility companies in the United States, alleging that…
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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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The Mentoring Gap: How the Loss of Informal Knowledge Is Affecting Safety
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Smart Meters for Outage Management
Reviewing the benefits and addressing the obstacles BY RON CLANTON & MARK HOLLIDAY, KPMG LLP The outage management process has undergone remarkable changes over the…
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Save Money on Fleet Management
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Underground Smart Grid
In recent years, the cost to bury high-voltage power lines has decreased dramatically. The American Transmission Company reports that installation costs for underground transmission lines…
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