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Nova Scotia to strip private utility of control over power grid access, appoints new energy regulator
In a significant overhaul of its energy management system, Nova Scotia is set to remove the private utility's control over access to the power grid.…
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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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Canada's Carbon Pricing: A Political Battleground
In recent years, Canada’s carbon pricing policy has been one of the most contentious issues in the country’s political landscape. Introduced by the federal government…
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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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Major Economies Lag in Wind Power, Threatening Climate Goals
A recent report has highlighted a concerning trend: major economies such as the United States, India, Russia, and Japan are significantly lagging in their wind…
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New York's Path to 8.5 GW of Grid Flexibility by 2040
New York State's transition to a clean, zero-emissions energy grid could include up to 8.5 gigawatts (GW) of grid flexibility by 2040, according to a…
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States Challenge Trump Administration's Halt on Wind Energy Approvals
In a significant legal move, 17 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, aiming to block its…
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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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Connecting Hydropower to the Electric Grid
Quantifying investments for plant upgrades and new pumped storage BY LINDSEY ROGERS, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) In the early 1900s, hydro was the mainstay…
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Deterministic Communications for Protection: TSN + Private 5G from the Yard to the Control Room
Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and private 5G networks promise deterministic, low-latency communication for modern protection and control—extending real-time reliability beyond the substation fence.
Why Determinism Matters…
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Security Protocols
Using enterprise tools to secure wireless field area communication networks BY BERT WILLIAMS, ABB Tropos Wireless Communication Systems Utility grid modernization applications such as automated…
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Moving Smart Grid to the Field
Ben Franklin famously said, “If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail”. This saying certainly holds true for Smart Grid deployments, which can cost…
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Community Renewable Energy and Reliable Service
This past winter, extreme weather cost the United States more than $5 billion in property damage, closed businesses and travel disruptions. Early indications also forecast…
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