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Technology Adoption and Integration


Whitehouse Advocates for Carbon Pricing to Combat Climate Change

As the world grapples with the accelerating impacts of climate change, U.S. policymakers are increasingly recognizing the need for bold and effective strategies to reduce carbon emissions. One of the most outspoken advocates for such action is Senator Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island, who has...

Utility Truck Fittings and Accessories

Delivering innovative solutions through a customer-centric approach BY JOE CAYWOOD, Terex Utilities The secret to being successful on any job, whether it is a new installation, routine maintenance or a complete overhaul of an electrical system, is to equip utility crews with the right equipment...

Telematics and GPS Tracking


Fleet Management Innovations

Valuable state-of-the-art tools for electric utilities BY JOE CAYWOOD, Terex Utilities With all the challenging demands of a utility marketplace, increased understanding of ownership and operating cost, as well as utilization, fleet managers must work through several different scenarios when making...

Fleet Management Technology Report

Exploiting the full potential of global positioning system software BY RYAN DRISCOLL, GPS Insight North American electric utilities experience a number of challenges when managing fleet vehicles such as digger derricks and bucket trucks. A few of these include fuel consumption costs, maintenance...

Fleet Electrification


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 company’s proactive approach to addressing challenges within the existing market structure and ensuring a more robust...

Biden Sets Ambitious GHG Target Amid Trump Plans

In December 2024, President Joe Biden's administration set an ambitious target to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 61% to 66% by 2035, compared to 2005 levels. This goal aligns with the Paris Agreement's framework, which requires participating nations to update their emission reduction...

Fleet Management

FERC Rejects PJM Transmission Planning Change

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected a proposal from PJM Interconnection, one of the United States' largest regional transmission organizations, to alter its transmission planning protocol. The decision represents a significant victory for state regulators who had expressed strong opposition to the changes, arguing that they would undermine states' authority in shaping the future of energy infrastructure.

The Proposed Changes

PJM’s proposal aimed to adjust its approach to regional transmission planning, focusing on...

Fleet Management Articles