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PG&E Secures $15B Loan for Energy Upgrades
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a major utility serving Northern and Central California, has secured a conditional $15 billion loan guarantee from the U.S.…
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Record-Breaking Heatwave Highlights Urgent Climate Crisis
In an alarming development, global temperatures have soared to unprecedented levels, marking the hottest day ever recorded on Earth. This extreme heatwave underscores the escalating…
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EnergyHub, Wallbox Team Up for Grid Flexibility
EnergyHub announced a significant advancement in its energy management capabilities by integrating Wallbox Level 2 (L2) electric vehicle (EV) chargers into its Distributed Energy Resource…
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Wind Power: Tax Revenue Goldmine Faces Community Hurdles
As the renewable energy sector continues to expand, wind power is emerging as a significant source of tax revenue for local governments. However, despite its…
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The AI Solar Installation Robot
In a significant leap forward for the solar energy industry, Maximo, an advanced AI-enabled robot, is transforming the landscape of utility-scale solar installations. This innovative…
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Resin Innovation Paves the Way for Sustainable Wind Turbine Blade Recycling
The renewable energy sector is experiencing rapid advancements, particularly in wind energy, where new technologies are crucial for sustainability. A recent breakthrough from the National…
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Funding Freeze Clouds Solar For All's Future
The "Solar For All" program, which was designed to bring affordable solar energy to low-income communities across the United States, is now facing significant challenges…
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B.C. Climate News: Urgent Calls for Enhanced Emissions Targets and Displacement Due to Climate Change
As climate change increasingly shapes the landscape of our planet, British Columbia (B.C.) is at the forefront of addressing the challenges posed by a warming…
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The Mentoring Gap: How the Loss of Informal Knowledge Is Affecting Safety
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Detecting Faults in Underground Networks
Enhancing protection using directional faulted circuit indicators BY CHRISTOPHER EVANICH, Thomas & Betts Underground electrical networks provide reliable service to end users, but create problems…
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The Full Cost of Electricity (FCe-)
The generation of electric power and the infrastructure that delivers it is in the midst of dramatic and rapid change. Declining renewable energy costs, stringent…
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Implementing Advanced Vegetation Management Strategies
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In 2011, the New England region faced two significant weather events: Hurricane Irene and an unseasonably early…
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High-Capacity, Energy-Efficient ACCC® Conductor Case Study
This project won EEI Transmission Project of the Year – 2016
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Utility workers are often subjected to challenging working conditions for hours at a time, yet are responsible for many mission-critical tasks. These workers must communicate…
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