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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 procurement. This landmark decision is set to play a crucial role in California’s efforts to meet its ambitious climate targets and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

Expanding Offshore Wind Capacity

The PUC’s new directive requires California utilities to secure up to 10,000 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind capacity by...

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New Hampshire's New Solar Incentives

New Hampshire enacted a new law that brings substantial changes to its solar energy landscape. The legislation introduces enhanced solar incentives for cities while discontinuing an underperforming consumer rebate program. This strategic shift aims to bolster the state's commitment to renewable...
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Pennsylvania’s Yaw Bill

In a significant move for Pennsylvania’s energy sector, State Senator Gene Yaw has introduced a transformative piece of legislation aimed at modernizing the state's approach to power plant development and capacity management. The bill, which has been the subject of considerable discussion,...

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Smart Grid, Smart Metering, T&D Automation

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Power Industry Moves Forward

Electric utilities embrace Smart Grid technologies BY PHILL FELTHAM, Editor-in-Chief Electricity Today Magazine Compared to other industries, the power sector has been called conservative and slow-paced when adapting new technologies. However, power sector participants are changing their attitude...
Distribution Automation

Adopting Smart Grid Standards

Utilize industry guidelines for modern and future technologies BY W. CHARLTON ADAMS JR., IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA), Huawei Technologies A vision is coalescing worldwide of people ubiquitously connected across smart cities, smart buildings, smart cars and, perhaps, even through sensors on...
Distribution Automation

Optimizing Enterprise with Analytics

How utilities can become data-driven organizations As industry challenges continue to grow, the pressure on utilities to optimize their operations has never been stronger. From amplified pressure to manage customer relationships more effectively to the ever-present need to cut operational costs,...
Asset Management & Maintenance

Critical Infrastructure Communications

Using technology to improve response and recovery BY TOM BERGER, Mutualink The electric utility industry has an outstanding performance record of providing reliable power to public agencies, private enterprises, and the general public for over 100 years. However, when outages occur due to...

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. Whether it’s a large, multi-state construction project, managing a storm, or providing power to a single home, Tallman Equipment has the equipment and expertise to make it all happen. 

Tallman Equipment was formed in the mid-1940s when John Tallman returned from World War 2 and teamed up with friends from the Army to provide tools and services to the electrical construction industry. The company was officially incorporated as Tallman Equipment by John’s son Warren Tallman...