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In typical electrical systems, the capacitance between multiple conductors is of primary interest. To facilitate calculations, it is possible to arrange the mutual capacitances of…
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South Sudan’s Coffee Industry Faces Climate Change Challenges
South Sudan, a country known for its rich history and diverse landscapes, is also becoming recognized for its coffee industry. In recent years, the country…
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Texas Wind Power: Steady Prices Amidst Fluctuations
This stability in the face of variable wind conditions highlights the resilience and adaptability of Texas's energy infrastructure and market dynamics.
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Unlocking Energy Potential: The DOE Transmission Planning Study and High Opportunity Interregional Interfaces
In an era marked by the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has embarked on a transformative initiative to…
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FBI Warns of Cyber Risks as Renewable Energy Grows
As the adoption of renewable energy technologies accelerates across the globe, the FBI has issued a stark warning about the increasing cyber risks associated with…
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Ireland Faces €26 Billion Bill for Missing EU Climate Targets
Ireland is at risk of facing a hefty financial penalty that could amount to as much as €26 billion if it fails to meet its…
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FERC Delay Threatens 3 GW in ISO-NE Auction
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) failure to act on ISO New England's (ISO-NE) proposed interconnection reforms is raising alarms, as it could prevent up…
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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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Lineman Safety
The Hidden Risk Shift: Why Line Work Is Getting More Dangerous Even as Equipment Improves
The Paradox Facing Modern Line Work
By most measurable standards, line work should be safer today than it was a generation ago. Arc-rated clothing is…
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Proper Inspection of Grounds and Jumpers is a Well Grounded Practice
Taking care of your grounds and jumpers
A lineman’s ground and jumper cables look and feel like they’re built to last forever, but looks can…
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Benefiting from OHSMS Systems
How to protect workers with an occupational health and safety management system
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Reliability (that is, keeping the…
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Fall Protection: The ABCs of Connecting Devices
A personal fall protection arrest system (PFAS) is comprised of three vital components: an anchorage, body wear (full-body harnesses), and a connecting device (a shock-absorbing…
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Keeping the Lineman and His Work Site Safe
Line-construction contractors can do their best to train the management, offer safety training and equipment and trust the foremen who are appointed to a job,…
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