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PG&E Secures $15B Loan for Energy Upgrades

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a major utility serving Northern and Central California, has secured a conditional $15 billion loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Loan Programs Office. This funding aims to enhance PG&E's hydropower generation, battery storage capabilities, and transmission infrastructure, marking a significant investment in the region's energy future.

Project Overview

The loan is designated for several key initiatives:

  • Hydropower Expansion: Refurbishing and upgrading existing hydroelectric facilities to increase...

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UN Warns of Deadly Heat as Hottest Decade Ends

In December 2024, the United Nations reported that the world has endured a "decade of deadly heat," with 2024 marking the tenth consecutive year of unprecedented temperatures. This period has been characterized by record-breaking heatwaves, severe droughts, and devastating wildfires, underscoring...

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First Ice-Free Arctic Day Could Come Before 2030

The Arctic is undergoing rapid changes, and a new study suggests that the first ice-free day in the Arctic Ocean may come sooner than previously expected—before 2030. This alarming possibility underscores the accelerated pace of climate change and its potential to significantly alter the...

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High-Capacity, Energy-Efficient ACCC® Conductor Case Study

This project won EEI Transmission Project of the Year – 2016

Description: 240 circuit miles, 345 kV line, double bundle
Project: Replace 1,440 miles of ACSR conductor with ACCC

 

Objectives

  • Improve reliability (reduced sag and corrosion)
  • Increased capacity to serve growth (2X ACSR)
  • Improve grid resilience using high-strength composite core
  • Retain existing structures – to reduce capital costs and timeframe
  • Eliminate down time with live line reconductoring

See the Case Study in the Reliable Power Testing Special Edition 2021

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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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FERC Complaint Targets Duke, PJM Transmission Planning

A coalition of large energy consumers and ratepayer advocates has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), urging the agency to prohibit transmission owners from independently planning "local" transmission projects exceeding 100 kilovolts (kV). The coalition argues...

Infrastructure

Priority to Asset Management

Time to focus on planning contingencies and balancing risk BY DON ANGELL AND MARK RIVERS, Doble Engineering Company By definition for electric utilities, asset management refers to an established system used to monitor and maintain valuable commodities such as transformers and power lines....