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Michigan is accelerating its transition to renewable energy, aiming to generate 60% of its electricity from clean sources by 2030. This ambitious goal is part…
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Iowa, a leading state in wind energy production, is making significant strides in addressing the environmental challenge posed by decommissioned wind turbine blades. Traditionally, these…
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As the world grapples with the urgent challenges of climate change, Canada stands at the forefront of innovative approaches to transform good intentions into meaningful…
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PacifiCorp’s 2025 Plan Focuses on Renewables, Storage, and Extended Coal Use
PacifiCorp, a major utility serving customers across the western United States, has released its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), outlining ambitious goals for renewable energy…
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The Rise of the First National Green Bank in the U.S.
The recent launch of the Coalition for Green Capital's (CGC) first national green bank marks a significant milestone in the United States' climate strategy. This…
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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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FirstEnergy Expands Data Center Pipeline to 3 GW
FirstEnergy, a leading utility company, has significantly expanded its pipeline of potential data centers in its service area, revealing that its capacity could nearly double…
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Trudeau Liberals in Turmoil Over Energy and Climate Change Policies
The Trudeau government is facing increasing turmoil over its energy and climate change policies, reflecting a broader crisis of coherence within Canadian environmental and energy…
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Smart Grid
Wireless Technology for Electric Utilities
The electric industry is making the transformation from a centralized, producer-controlled network to one that is less centralized and more consumer interactive. An automated, widely…
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Smart Transformers
Maximizing continuous and reliable power output, extending the life of a power transformer, and reducing maintenance costs are just a few of the benefits motivating…
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Substation Security
Improve protection with a layered security approach
BY ERIC BYRES, Belden Inc.
An age-old joke in the North American power industry states that if Alexander…
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Deterrence Drives Next Gen Security
Theft, destruction, disablement, vandalism, and terrorism: any of the aforementioned words receive the attention of organizations with susceptible critical assets. Physical security and its costs,…
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Power Industry Moves Forward
Electric utilities embrace Smart Grid technologies BY PHILL FELTHAM, Editor-in-Chief Electricity Today Magazine Compared to other industries, the power sector has been called conservative and…
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