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Reconducting Existing Transmission Lines Enables Low-Cost Grid Decarbonization

To support decarbonization mandates in the U.S., many utilities and transco's have proposed new transmission lines to link load centers with new renewable generation assets…
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ACS minimizes fire potential

United Power Installs Hendrix Aerial Spacer Cable Solution to Address Fire Mitigation Needs

Based in Brighton, CO, United Power Inc. is the 2nd largest electric cooperative in Colorado. With over 5,000 miles of power lines and nearly 83,000…
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FERC Complaint Targets Duke, PJM Transmission Planning

A coalition of large energy consumers and ratepayer advocates has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), urging the agency to prohibit…
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The Role of Cable Rejuvenation in Addressing the Maintenance of Aging Underground Cables

Aging underground residential distribution (URD) cables is a growing problem in communities around the world, disrupting customers and causing business challenges for utility providers. But in most cases,…
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The Evolution / Revolution of Overhead Conductors... and why it matters

Brief Background: In the early 1900’s Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) conductor was developed to replace copper wires, due to the war effort when copper…
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Utility Proactively Tests Underground Cable

Distribution companies are continually looking for ways to improve system reliability, all while conserving capital investments and operational costs. With an aging infrastructure, one of…
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The Evolution / Revolution of Overhead Conductors… and why it matters

Brief Background: In the early 1900's Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) conductor was developed to replace copper wires, due to the war effort when copper…
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High-Capacity, Energy-Efficient ACCC® Conductor Case Study

This project won EEI Transmission Project of the Year – 2016 Description: 240 circuit miles, 345 kV line, double bundleProject: Replace 1,440 miles of ACSR…
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Copper Theft: A Call to Action

Copper Theft: A Call to Action

How utilities can stand firm to save money and save lives BY PHILL FELTHAM, Executive…
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The Overlooked Benefits of High-Performance Powerline Conductors

The Overlooked Benefits of High-Performance Powerline Conductors

Background:For over 100 years Transmission Engineers have relied on aluminum conductors strengthened by steel core…
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Reducing Partial Vacuum Induced Flashovers in 25 kV Class Loadbreak Separable Connectors

Reducing Partial Vacuum Induced Flashovers in 25 kV Class Loadbreak Separable Connectors

The 25 kV Class 200 Ampere loadbreak separable insulated connector system didn't always have today's reputation for…
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How Modern Conductors are Improving Grid Reliability and Much More

How Modern Conductors are Improving Grid Reliability and Much More

Reflections: Nearly twenty years ago when I got into the energy business, reliability was a…
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Ethernet Cable Selection for Utilities

Ethernet Cable Selection for Utilities

Electric utilities are constantly searching for the most efficient, reliable and cost-effective methods to deliver…
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