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Scientists Fear Loss of Climate Data Under Trump
In the wake of the tumultuous political climate during Donald Trump's presidency, scientists across the United States have expressed deep concern about the potential loss…
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Canada Urged to Boost Climate Adaptation Spending
As climate change continues to impact communities across the globe, a growing body of research suggests that Canada should shift its focus from primarily fighting…
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FERC Fines Ketchup Caddy $27M for MISO Fraud
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has imposed a $27 million penalty on Ketchup Caddy LLC for engaging in fraudulent practices within the Midcontinent Independent…
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New Solar Metric Replaces FICO for Low-Income Households
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FERC Delay Threatens 3 GW in ISO-NE Auction
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How Canada is Using Data to Turn Good Intentions into Climate Action
As the world grapples with the urgent challenges of climate change, Canada stands at the forefront of innovative approaches to transform good intentions into meaningful…
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Massachusetts Utilities File $5B Efficiency Plan
Massachusetts' utility companies have unveiled an ambitious $5 billion energy efficiency plan designed to bolster the state's efforts to meet its climate goals and provide…
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Electrical Substations
AI-Powered Substation Automation: Revolutionizing Grid Operations
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries, and the power sector is no exception. AI-powered substation automation is revolutionizing grid operations by enhancing efficiency, reliability,…
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Geomagnetic Disturbances: A Danger to the Power Grid
In 1989, the Québec grid collapsed as equipment protection relays tripped in a cascading sequence of events. Six million consumers were left without power for…
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Grid Communications Infrastructure: Fiber, Wireless, and Networking Technologies
Reliable and secure communication infrastructure is essential to the safe and efficient operation of the modern power grid. As utilities transition to digital substations, integrate…
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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…
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The Digital Substation Vision: From Utopian Concept to Grid Backbone
A digital substation is a modernized electrical substation that replaces traditional analog equipment and copper wiring with digital signaling, intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), and fiber-optic…
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