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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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Georgia PSC Approves 500 MW Battery Storage Plan
The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a significant expansion of the state's energy storage infrastructure, green-lighting a plan for Georgia Power to install…
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North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy for Climate Fraud
A small town in North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against Duke Energy, one of the largest utility companies in the United States, alleging that…
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U.S. Treasury Finalizes Clean Energy Tax Credit Rules
In a significant move for the U.S. clean energy sector, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the final set of rules for the…
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Exowatt's Next-Generation Renewable Energy Tech Could Power Data Centers
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to drive unprecedented demand for computing power, data centers are facing mounting pressure to meet energy needs sustainably. Exowatt, a…
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Climate Change Threatens Canadian Wildlife and Winter Habitats
As climate change accelerates, its effects on wildlife across the globe are becoming increasingly evident. In Canada, one of the countries most affected by warming…
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FERC Delay Threatens 3 GW in ISO-NE Auction
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) failure to act on ISO New England's (ISO-NE) proposed interconnection reforms is raising alarms, as it could prevent up…
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The End of the Road for Transmission Incentives
In a significant shift, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has decided to abandon its transmission incentives policy, particularly the construction work in progress (CWIP)…
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Lineman Safety
The Hidden Risk Shift: Why Line Work Is Getting More Dangerous Even as Equipment Improves
The Paradox Facing Modern Line Work
By most measurable standards, line work should be safer today than it was a generation ago. Arc-rated clothing is…
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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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Hand Safety - Protective Gloves
Rubber insulating gloves are among the most important articles of personal protection for electrical workers. To be effective, the gloves must incorporate high dielectric and…
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Keeping the Lineman and His Work Site Safe
Line-construction contractors can do their best to train the management, offer safety training and equipment and trust the foremen who are appointed to a job,…
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Proper Inspection of Grounds and Jumpers is a Well Grounded Practice
Taking care of your grounds and jumpers
A lineman’s ground and jumper cables look and feel like they’re built to last forever, but looks can…
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