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US Nuclear Industry Needs Further Policy and Regulatory Advances: Insights from the NCEW Panel
The U.S. nuclear industry stands at a critical juncture, as it seeks to play a pivotal role in the country’s energy future. A recent panel…
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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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Ottawa's Ice Fishing Season Shortened by Climate Change
Ottawa's cherished ice fishing season is experiencing a significant contraction, primarily due to the escalating impacts of climate change. Traditionally spanning from early January to…
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First Ice-Free Arctic Day Could Come Before 2030
The Arctic is undergoing rapid changes, and a new study suggests that the first ice-free day in the Arctic Ocean may come sooner than previously…
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PJM Urges FERC to Dismiss Complaint Over Soaring Capacity Auction Costs
In a recent development, the PJM Interconnection, along with independent power producers and clean energy trade groups, has urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)…
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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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Virginia Offshore Wind Project on Track Despite Rising Costs
The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, one of the United States’ largest offshore wind developments, has encountered an increase in its projected costs, but…
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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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From Protection to Prediction: How AI Is Changing Substation Maintenance and Operations
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Electrical Substations
AI at the Substation Edge: Digital Twins and Predictive Maintenance for Transformers and Switchgear
From Data Collection to Insight
Modern substations generate vast amounts of data—temperatures, gas levels, vibrations, contact wear, and breaker operations. Historically, much of it went…
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Substation Cybersecurity in the Digital Era: NERC CIP, IEC 62443, and Protecting the IEC 61850 Network
Every benefit that digital substations and IEC 61850 networking bring to T&D operations comes with a corresponding increase in attack surface. A substation built around…
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Critter Guard Introduction
Distinctly Different
According to the American Public Power Association, squirrels are among the top causes of power outages across the United States. The Great Lakes…
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Critter Guard
Distinctly DifferentAccording to the American Public Power Association, squirrels are among the top causes of power outages across the United States. The Great Lakes region…
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Power Factor Testing of Circuit Breakers
Detecting contamination and deterioration in SF6 breakers to ensure longevity BY LINDA NOWAK, Doble Engineering Company The purpose of “Doble testing”, or power factor testing,…
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