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New Jersey Halts Plans for Fourth Offshore Wind Farm Award

In a recent decision, New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) opted to close its fourth round of offshore wind solicitations without awarding any bids, a significant step back for the state's ambitious offshore wind energy goals. This move follows a series of challenges and setbacks within the offshore wind industry, many of which have complicated efforts to bring new wind farm projects online.

Initially, three firms had submitted bids to participate in the state's...

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Smart Grid: Shaping the Future of Energy

The shift from traditional electrical grids to smart grids marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of energy distribution and management. Smart grids leverage cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced automation to transform how electricity is monitored, distributed, and consumed. This shift aims to create a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient energy system capable of meeting modern energy demands and integrating renewable energy sources. 

Unlike traditional grids, which operate on one-way power delivery, smart grids enable two-way communication between energy providers and consumers. This bidirectional interaction allows for real-time adjustments to energy flow,...

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What powerline technicians must know to stay safe

BY JIM HUTTER, Capital Safety

Most of modern life is powered by electrical energy, which is why transmission tower work continues to be an integral—yet extremely dangerous—part of the power distribution industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that fall arrest or work positioning equipment must be used when working at elevated locations more than four feet (1.2 meters) above the ground on poles, towers, or similar structures if other fall protection has not been provided. There is an exception for “a qualified employee” climbing or changing location on poles,...

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Building a Competency Program

At Valard, our people are the core and health of our business. Without our people, we have nothing. In fact, one of our slogans is “People. First.” However, being a people company means some of our biggest challenges are created by people. Our challenges are unique, as is each person...
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Hand Safety - Protective Gloves

Rubber insulating gloves are among the most important articles of personal protection for electrical workers. To be effective, the gloves must incorporate high dielectric and physical strength, along with flexibility and durability. For superior performance they should meet and/or exceed the...
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Safe Work Verified Through Data Logging Technology

On Distribution, Transmission or Substation equipment, testing for presence or absence of nominal voltage is mandated specifically by OSHA rule 1910.269(n)(5) which states “Testing. The employer shall ensure that, unless a previously installed ground is present, employees test lines and...