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U.S. Treasury Finalizes Clean Energy Tax Credit Rules
In a significant move for the U.S. clean energy sector, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the final set of rules for the…
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Climate Change Priorities for Canada’s New Government
With the election of Prime Minister Mark Carney and a fresh mandate, Canada stands at a pivotal moment in its climate policy journey. The Canadian…
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Why calibrate test equipment
You’re serious about your electrical test instruments. You buy top brands, and you expect them to be accurate. You know some people send their digital…
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Case Study: Rapid Changes in Bushing Health
IntroductionContinuous online monitoring of bushings provides real-time information which can result in the early detection of a possible failure.
Challenge: A Major AlarmA prominent U.S.…
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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…
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PSE&G Fined $6.6M for Misreporting Transmission Needs
Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility provider, has agreed to pay $6.6 million following an investigation into its inaccurate reporting…
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Governments Emphasize Links Between Climate Change and Nature Loss
In a landmark shift, governments around the world are increasingly emphasizing the direct links between climate change and the collapse of biodiversity. This interconnectedness, which…
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Duke Energy Florida Adds 300 MW with Four New Solar Projects
Duke Energy Florida has announced plans to build four new utility-scale solar energy facilities across the state, aimed at adding 300 megawatts (MW) of renewable…
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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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SAME DAY SWITCHING
Same day switching avoids the extended outages and human and equipment costs associated with inoperable and broken switches.The vast majority of air break disconnect and…
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Three Serious Questions to Ask Now About Condition Monitoring
While condition monitoring is becoming an integral part of daily power grid operations, there’s a huge difference between simply checking on assets and truly proactive…
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New data suggests real-time pricing can help customers save money
Most utility customers now pay an average price for electricity that changes little (if at all) over the course of the year. Average, flat-rate, real-time…
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Substation Automation Standard
Reducing engineering costs using IEC 61850 BY ADAM GAUCI, Schneider Electric As substation automation is moving towards software environments based on the International Electrotechnical Commission’s…
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