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FERC Complaint Targets Duke, PJM Transmission Planning
A coalition of large energy consumers and ratepayer advocates has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), urging the agency to prohibit…
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Students in the U.S. and Canada Grapple with Climate Change and Political Tensions
In both the United States and Canada, students are at the forefront of the climate crisis, confronting not only the real-world impacts of environmental degradation…
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Battery Fires Pose Minor Environmental Risks, ACP Report Finds
Battery fires in large-scale energy storage systems (BESS) have raised concerns, but a recent review by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) found that such…
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SunPower Files for Bankruptcy, Plans Asset Sale or Wind Down
In a dramatic turn of events, SunPower, once a leading name in the solar energy industry, has filed for bankruptcy protection, marking a significant shift…
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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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How Canada is Using Data to Turn Good Intentions into Climate Action
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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FirstEnergy Explores Alternatives to PJM Capacity Market
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing its power supply reliability, FirstEnergy is actively exploring alternatives to the PJM capacity market. This development reflects the…
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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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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”
Why Grounding Remains a Source of Serious Injury
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The Near-Miss Problem: Why Utilities Collect Data but Crews Do Not Trust It
The Promise of Learning Before Someone Gets Hurt
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Human Factors on the Line: Fatigue, Complacency, and Decision Making at Height
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The Hidden Risk Shift: Why Line Work Is Getting More Dangerous Even as Equipment Improves
The Paradox Facing Modern Line Work
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AI at the Substation Edge: Digital Twins and Predictive Maintenance for Transformers and Switchgear
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High Voltage AC Transmission Lines
Three-phase electric power systems are used for high and extra-high voltage AC transmission lines (50kV and above). The pylons must therefore be designed to carry…
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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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EFACEC case study
The EFACEC Group is leading the supply of integrated solutions and equipment in the market of power generation, transmission and distribution. The Group forms a…
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ANALYZING THE VEGETATION PROBLEM: Getting the Most Out of Collected Data Through Advanced Analytics
As a utility, vegetation management is of the utmost importance – for ensuring transmission and distribution reliability and complying with complex North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) regulations…
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Transmission Line Design
Taking 3-D drawing techniques to new technological heights BY BOB ZAPPITELLI, & HAROLD HARKONEN, Nordmin Engineering Historically, transmission line design and drafting has been an…
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