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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 Partners (GIP) to acquire a stake in two key Northeastern projects. This transition marks a notable moment in the evolving landscape of renewable energy in the United States, highlighting the growing importance of private investment in offshore wind development.

Eversource's Decision to Exit

Eversource, a major utility company in the...

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Climate Change and Political Responses

As the 2024 presidential campaign heats up, discussions around climate change continue to shape the political landscape. Recent events have brought to light the complex dynamics between candidates, their environmental policies, and the lingering influence of former President Donald Trump’s...


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Why Net-Zero is Cheaper for the UK

The United Kingdom has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This goal necessitates a comprehensive transformation of various sectors, including energy, transportation, and agriculture. While the environmental imperatives are clear, there is growing evidence...

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Scheduling Vegetation Maintenance Activities

How to adopt best practices to improve reliability and reduce costs

BY PHILIP CHARLTON, Utility Arborist Association

Electric utilities have always faced the challenge of determining the optimum frequency of maintenance operations for the control of trees and brush growing near the electric system. Utilities must balance the cost of maintenance with the cost and impact of avoiding or deferring action.

In an effort to improve maintenance operations for controlling intrusive trees and brush growing near the power grid, among other reasons, vegetation managers representing electric utilities throughout North America, gathered in Fort Worth, Texas to determine optimum scheduling strategies through shared experiences.

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FERC Approves Interconnection for Talen Energy, Amazon Data Center

In a significant move that underscores the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy to power the expanding digital infrastructure, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved an interconnection agreement between Talen Energy, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Exelon. This...

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Transforming power grids for an efficient future

With a fast-growing global population and increasing levels of industrialization, demand for electricity is expected to soar 60 percent between now and 2040. That means power grids will be called on to transmit more power, more efficiently. And to do so, they’ll have to adapt to an evolving...