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FERC Reviews PJM Colocation Rules for Data Centers and Large Energy Loads

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has launched a review of the rules surrounding the colocation of large energy consumers, such as data centers, with…
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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…
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Application of Symmetric Conditions in the Simulation of High Voltage Power Transmission Models

The height of the power transmitting towers is usually in the range of 10m to 40m and the separation between two consecutive towers is about…
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Texas PUC Shelves $1B Grid Credit Mechanism

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has unanimously decided to shelve the proposed $1 billion Performance Credit Mechanism (PCM) for power generators, concluding that…
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New York Greenlights Transmission Work for Empire Wind Offshore Project

New York is one step closer to bringing offshore wind power to the city’s grid with the recent approval of transmission infrastructure for the Empire…
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The Fight Against Animal-Caused Substation Outages

Every day across the country, animals enter substations for warmth, food, security, or simply out of curiosity. In many areas, wildlife intruding into power equipment…
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BlackRock and Temasek Lead $35M for ConnectDER

Philadelphia-based ConnectDER has raised $35 million in a Series D funding round, led by Decarbonization Partners, a venture fund established by BlackRock and Temasek. This…
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FERC Order 1920: A Balancing Act for State and Federal Power in Transmission Planning

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 1920 has been a topic of debate in the energy industry. The order grants states more authority over…
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Nova Scotia to strip private utility of control over power grid access, appoints new energy regulator

Nova Scotia to strip private utility of control over power grid access, appoints new energy regulator

In a significant overhaul of its energy management system, Nova Scotia is set to remove…
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Battery Fires Pose Minor Environmental Risks, ACP Report Finds

Battery Fires Pose Minor Environmental Risks, ACP Report Finds

Battery fires in large-scale energy storage systems (BESS) have raised concerns, but a recent review…
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Energy Storage Cuts Costs for Building Owners

Energy Storage Cuts Costs for Building Owners

On July 26, 2024, a new report highlighted the growing role of energy storage systems…
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Wisconsin Expands Solar Energy with New 250 MW Darien Solar Farm

Wisconsin Expands Solar Energy with New 250 MW Darien Solar Farm

Wisconsin is significantly boosting its renewable energy capacity with the development of the Darien Solar…
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Line Leakage Testing: Is It Right For Your Application

Line Leakage Testing: Is It Right For Your Application

The Line Leakage test (LLT for short) is most often specified to be performed as…
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