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Trump Visits Georgia: Denial of Climate Crisis Post-Hurricane Helene

In a recent visit to Georgia following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, former President Donald Trump made headlines by denying the reality of climate change. His remarks come at a time when communities are grappling with the aftermath of severe weather events, raising questions about leadership, accountability, and the future of climate policy in the United States.

The Context of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene made landfall on the southeastern coast, causing extensive damage in...

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Bills Threaten Renewable Growth and Raise Costs

Texas is at a pivotal crossroads in its energy policy, with legislative actions that could significantly reshape the state's electricity landscape. A recent report by Aurora Energy Research, commissioned by the Texas Association of Business, warns that proposed restrictions on renewable energy...

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New York City’s New Energy Policy

New York City unveiled a groundbreaking energy policy aimed at transforming the sustainability and efficiency of its buildings and facilities. This ambitious new initiative, designed to tackle energy emissions and enhance demand response capabilities, marks a significant leap towards the city's...

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The Role of Renewable Energy in the Smart Grid: Transforming Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

The integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into smart grid systems represents a fundamental shift in how energy is generated, managed, and consumed. This transformation is vital for modernizing energy infrastructure, enhancing grid reliability, and fostering sustainability. The shift from a centralized generation model to a decentralized, dynamic, and intelligent smart grid system marks a pivotal moment in the energy sector. By incorporating renewable energy sources and advanced communication technologies, smart grids enable real-time monitoring, adaptive control, and bidirectional power flows, creating a more efficient and resilient energy system.

The Need for a Smart Grid
Traditional power grids are characterized by centralized power generation, limited communication capabilities, and unidirectional energy flow. As the demand for cleaner energy grows, the traditional grid faces mounting pressure to accommodate distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, wind farms, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The smart grid responds to these challenges...

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Partial Discharge & Circuit Breaker Asset Management

Detecting and avoiding preventable failures BY JAY GARNETT, Doble Engineering Company While metal clad switchgear can be very reliable, sometimes operating for over 50 years, throughout the aging process, this group of electrical disconnect switches, fuses and circuit breakers can experience...