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The SouthCoast Wind project, a major offshore wind initiative set to deliver clean energy to the New England grid, has encountered significant delays as contract…
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Ohio Advocates Aim to Protect Clean Energy Gains from Political Shifts
In Ohio, clean energy advocates are working tirelessly to safeguard recent advancements in renewable energy and climate policy from potential political setbacks. The state's progress…
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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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Professor Helps Preserve Crucial Climate Change Data
The Trump administration’s policies raised concerns about the preservation of critical environmental data. Recognizing the risk of losing valuable information, Eric Nost and the Environmental…
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Record-Breaking Heatwave Highlights Urgent Climate Crisis
In an alarming development, global temperatures have soared to unprecedented levels, marking the hottest day ever recorded on Earth. This extreme heatwave underscores the escalating…
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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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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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PEI Introduces Climate Resources for K-12 Students
In a bold step to prepare the next generation for the climate challenges ahead, Prince Edward Island (PEI) has introduced a series of new educational…
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Outage Management Review: When the Lights Go Out
The occurrence of severe weather events is on the rise at an alarming rate. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, extreme weather events that…
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Electrical Connectors for Overhead Lines
Utility distribution systems utilize a variety of connectors to join and attach overhead conductors. These components are simple and relatively inexpensive; however, due to their…
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Aging Cable Infrastructure
The 2014 Annual Energy Outlook Report compiled by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that total electricity demand will grow by 29 percent (0.9…
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Cable Cleats Testing - Crucial to Cable Management
Essentially, cable cleats are devices designed to secure cables and to ensure the retention and support of them, reducing the load that the cable may…
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Implementing Advanced Vegetation Management Strategies
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BY SARA SANKOWICH, Unitil
In 2011, the New England region faced two significant weather events: Hurricane Irene and an unseasonably early…
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