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Federal Funding to Protect Nunavut's Coastal Communities from Climate Change
The Canadian government has announced significant federal funding to help safeguard Nunavut's coastal communities from the impacts of climate change. This financial support comes at…
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New England’s 100-Hour Battery Boosts Offshore Wind
New England is setting ambitious goals to enhance its offshore wind energy capacity with the introduction of a groundbreaking 100-hour battery storage system. This innovative…
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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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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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Calculation of Capacitance Matrix in Electrical Systems
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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Professor Helps Preserve Crucial Climate Change Data
The Trump administration’s policies raised concerns about the preservation of critical environmental data. Recognizing the risk of losing valuable information, Eric Nost and the Environmental…
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Climate Change and California’s Wildfires
California has long been synonymous with its stunning landscapes, from its rugged coastlines to its sprawling forests. However, in recent years, the state has increasingly…
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Retailers Adapt Strategies to Changing Weather and Climate
As climate change increasingly impacts weather patterns across the globe, retailers are adjusting their strategies to respond to more frequent and extreme weather events. From…
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Fleet Management Technology Report
Exploiting the full potential of global positioning system software BY RYAN DRISCOLL, GPS Insight North American electric utilities experience a number of challenges when managing…
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How Electric Vehicles Could Sink the Texas Grid
Simultaneous charging of just 60,000 next-generation electric vehicles could one day threaten the Texas grid, an analysis has shown.
Based on a 100-kilowatt EV battery…
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Digital Twins for Substations: Bridging the Physical and Digital Worlds
In the rapidly evolving landscape of power grid management, digital twin technology is emerging as a game-changer for substations. By creating virtual replicas of physical…
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FERC Conference Highlights Challenges in Resource Adequacy
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently hosted the Co-Located Load Conference, a significant event that focused on resource adequacy, energy reliability, and the challenges…
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Smart Meters & Transactive Energy
Smart meters and transactive energy: Examining the benefits and addressing the concerns BY JOHN CASKEY, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Smart meters are beneficial to…
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