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Tropical Forests and Soil Carbon Loss: A Growing Concern

Recent research has unveiled troubling new insights into how tropical forests, often hailed as the lungs of our planet, are contributing to soil carbon loss…
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Why Net-Zero is Cheaper for the UK

The United Kingdom has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This goal necessitates a comprehensive transformation of various sectors,…
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Alliant Energy Launches Iowa's Largest Solar Facility

Alliant Energy has officially brought Iowa’s largest solar facility online, marking a significant milestone in the state's renewable energy landscape. The 200-megawatt (MW) Pleasant Creek…
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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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FERC Reviews PJM Colocation Rules for Data Centers and Large Energy Loads

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has launched a review of the rules surrounding the colocation of large energy consumers, such as data centers, with…
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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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US Nuclear Industry Needs Further Policy and Regulatory Advances: Insights from the NCEW Panel

The U.S. nuclear industry stands at a critical juncture, as it seeks to play a pivotal role in the country’s energy future. A recent panel…
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From Protection to Prediction: How AI Is Changing Substation Maintenance and Operations

From Protection to Prediction: How AI Is Changing Substation Maintenance and Operations

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Substation Cybersecurity in the Digital Era: NERC CIP, IEC 62443, and Protecting the IEC 61850 Network

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Every benefit that digital substations and IEC 61850 networking bring to T&D operations comes with…
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The Mentoring Gap: How the Loss of Informal Knowledge Is Affecting Safety

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Grounding Assumptions: Where Line Crews Still Get Hurt Despite “Doing It Right”

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