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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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In a significant development for the renewable energy landscape, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the California Independent System Operator's (California ISO) proposed…
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DOE Grants $2.2B for Transmission and Storage Projects
In a landmark move aimed at accelerating the U.S. transition to a more resilient and sustainable energy grid, the Department of Energy (DOE) has announced…
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Impact of Cutting Canada's Carbon Tax on Emissions and Climate Goals
Canada's carbon tax has long been a topic of debate. As the federal government implements and adjusts its policies to address climate change, the carbon…
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Addressing Climate Change Impacts on Maternal and Child Health
The intersection of climate change and maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) was at the heart of the fourth dialogue in PMNCH's Ready, Set, Implement…
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Trump Administration Halts Construction of New York Offshore Wind Project
In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has ordered a halt to the construction of the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project off the…
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Vineyard Wind Blade Debris Still Washing Ashore
Weeks after an incident involving a broken wind turbine blade, debris from Vineyard Wind's project continues to wash ashore, raising concerns about the environmental impact…
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Three Serious Questions to Ask Now About Condition Monitoring
While condition monitoring is becoming an integral part of daily power grid operations, there’s a huge difference between simply checking on assets and truly proactive…
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Cybersecurity in Substation and Grid Communications
As power systems become increasingly digitized and connected, the importance of cybersecurity in substation and grid communications has grown exponentially. With the integration of intelligent…
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Preventing Losses Due to Wildlife Contacts in Electrical Substations
Intrusion of wildlife into electric substations is a problem experienced by electric utilities worldwide. In the United States, substation outages caused by wildlife contacts create…
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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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Substation Maintenance Best Practices
Improving substation maintenance best practices for greater success
BY BUDO MILOVIC, DV-Power
Currently, substation maintenance—regular or emergency—operations and best practices must fit the utility’s goal…
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