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New data suggests real-time pricing can help customers save money

Most utility customers now pay an average price for electricity that changes little (if at all) over the course of the year. Average, flat-rate, real-time…
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Gas Dehydration

Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) insulates medium- and high-voltage switchgears around the world. In its pure form, this non-toxic, inert gas helps the power transmission & distribution (T&D)…
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Dynamic Resistance Measurement

Condition testing of circuit breaker’s arcing contacts BY BUDO MILOVIC, DV-Power The preventive maintenance on a high-voltage (HV) breaker consists of several routine tests. The…
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Integrated Security Operations Centers (ISOC)

The watchdog of electrical assets BY RALPH KING, Electric Power Research Institute Security operations centers (SOCs) are common in corporate information technology (IT), physical security,…
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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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12 Tips to Protect Against Common Lineworker Safety Hazards

Lineworkers face numerous risks daily, from respiratory ailments to electrical hazards. These dangers can result in severe injuries, low blood pressure, bleeding, and vomiting. However,…
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Circuit Breaker Lubrication

Developing circuit breaker lubrication procedures BY RICK YOUNGBLOOD, Doble Engineering Company Circuit breaker analyzers are used to determine operating speeds and velocity. This information enables…
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Ethernet Cable Selection for Utilities

Electric utilities are constantly searching for the most efficient, reliable and cost-effective methods to deliver electricity to customers. A vision for accomplishing this is the…
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Electrical Substations Articles

Insights from the Field: How Thermal Cameras Safeguard Remote Substation Perimeters

Insights from the Field: How Thermal Cameras Safeguard Remote Substation Perimeters

The Insights from the Field series features insight from experts who recommend, deploy, and use…
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Reconditioned SF₆ Gas: An Environmentally Friendly Alternative

Reconditioned SF₆ Gas: An Environmentally Friendly Alternative

When it comes to medium and high voltage circuit breakers, there is no better electrical…
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DOE Grants $2.2B for Transmission and Storage Projects

DOE Grants $2.2B for Transmission and Storage Projects

In a landmark move aimed at accelerating the U.S. transition to a more resilient and…
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The Fight Against Animal-Caused Power Outages

The Fight Against Animal-Caused Power Outages

Every day across the country, animals enter substations for warmth, food, security, or simply out…
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Cyber Threats on the Rise Invest Now to Boost Power Grid Defenses

Cyber Threats on the Rise Invest Now to Boost Power Grid Defenses

Critical infrastructure security is in the national spotlight. In 2020, the power grid and energy…
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