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PEI Introduces Climate Resources for K-12 Students

In a bold step to prepare the next generation for the climate challenges ahead, Prince Edward Island (PEI) has introduced a series of new educational resources aimed at K-12 students. The province’s education department has launched a comprehensive set of tools to help students understand climate change, its impacts, and how they can be part of the solution. These resources are part of a broader effort to integrate environmental education into the curriculum and ensure...

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US Households Claim $8.4B in Energy Tax Credits

In a significant boost for the clean energy sector, U.S. households claimed a record $8.4 billion in tax credits for energy efficiency and clean energy improvements in 2023, according to a recent Treasury Department report. This substantial uptake of tax incentives underscores a growing commitment...

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The AI Solar Installation Robot

In a significant leap forward for the solar energy industry, Maximo, an advanced AI-enabled robot, is transforming the landscape of utility-scale solar installations. This innovative technology is set to revolutionize how solar panels are installed, offering increased efficiency, precision, and...

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GPS Fleet Tracking for Utility Vehicles

How managers and field technicians can benefit from global positioning

BY RYAN DRISCOLL, GPS Insight

The global positioning system (GPS) was originally designed for the U.S. military so that soldiers could easily find their objectives and to coordinate troop and supply movement. Now, the location-based data is used by everyone from tablet manufacturers to oil drillers. In today’s world, drivers on the road would feel lost if they didn’t have their GPS system available to point the way to their destination, just like fleet management would feel lost without fleet tracking to help manage their mobile assets.

Industries utilize global positioning technologies in a variety of different ways. North American electric utilities utilize GPS technologies to locate and manage their fleet operations in real-time.

GPS fleet tracking technology is a game changer for utility fleet managers. This software tool allows management for utilities to become much more efficient on...

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Fighting Wildfires to Increase Pole Protection

Evaluating pole selection for increased protection BY BUTCH BERNHARDT, North American Wood Pole Council The number of wildland fires reached record levels in many states in 2014, prompting questions about what poles perform more efficiently in fires: steel or wood. Research from a bulletin...

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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 sustainable energy grid, the Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a groundbreaking investment of $2.2 billion in innovative transmission and energy storage projects across 18 states. This significant funding...

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Underground Smart Grid

In recent years, the cost to bury high-voltage power lines has decreased dramatically. The American Transmission Company reports that installation costs for underground transmission lines (over 100 kilovolts) are now only 2.5 to 10 times the cost of an equivalent overhead line. Consequently, the...