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Wind Power: Tax Revenue Goldmine Faces Community Hurdles

As the renewable energy sector continues to expand, wind power is emerging as a significant source of tax revenue for local governments. However, despite its potential financial benefits, officials are finding it challenging to secure community support for wind projects. The struggle to gain local buy-in highlights the need for effective communication and collaboration between developers, policymakers, and community members.

Wind Power and Tax Revenue Potential

Wind power has become a substantial contributor to local...

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Vineyard Wind Blade Debris Still Washing Ashore

Weeks after an incident involving a broken wind turbine blade, debris from Vineyard Wind's project continues to wash ashore, raising concerns about the environmental impact and operational practices of this major offshore wind farm. The ongoing situation highlights the challenges associated with...
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Fort Collins Municipality Case Study

A proposal for equipping broadband services to the Fort Collins, CO, municipality was approved by residents and a $120 million bond is now providing Fort Collins with resources to build and improve the municipality’s infrastructure so it can support broadband service for any qualifying...

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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 regarding the need for a local transmission project within the PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator...

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The Future of DC Transmission

An inside look at the rise of HVDC technologies

BY DIETMAR RETZMANN & KARL UECKER, Siemens Energy

The answer to the dreaded cry from towns and neighborhoods against building substations close by may be as simple as a four letter word (or acronym)—HVDC. Short for high-voltage direct current, this evolving technology has numerous applications and benefits. High-voltage direct current transmission systems combine high reliability with a long life expectancy, making this trending technology a powerful alternative when planning transmission system expansion.

The highlights of this technology include the ability to transmit large amounts of power over long distances, with lower capital costs and lower losses than alternating current (AC), without significantly increasing the short-circuit currents.

Add in that HVDC increases your transmission capacity and system stability, while helping to improve reliability and prevent cascading disturbances, and improved reliability, and HVDC is looking better and better.

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Tragedy & Expense: The High Cost of Low Electrical Safety

The electrical industry is one of the most dangerous work environments for employees. The risk of injuries and fatalities is high due to the nature of the work and the amount of interaction workers have with dangerous equipment and conditions. Electrical incidents happen daily, putting lives and...

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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 the forefront of this technological revolution, offering a range of capabilities that significantly improve the...

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