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The AI Solar Installation Robot

In a significant leap forward for the solar energy industry, Maximo, an advanced AI-enabled robot, is transforming the landscape of utility-scale solar installations. This innovative technology is set to revolutionize how solar panels are installed, offering increased efficiency, precision, and...

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Virtual Power Plants (Vpp) And Smart Grids: Integrating Renewable Energy For A Sustainable Future

The rapid shift toward renewable energy resources (RERs) has placed significant demands on traditional power systems. To address these challenges, modern energy infrastructure is evolving into smart grids, leveraging advanced technologies like Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) to enhance grid...

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Cutting CO2 Emissions

How to manage compliance costs and distribute economic benefits BY ANDREA OKIE, PAUL HIBBARD & SUSAN TIERNEY, Analysis Group In early June 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released proposed rules in Cutting CO2 emissions from existing fossil power plants. EPA’s Clean Power...

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Since 1952 Tallman has been Setting the Standard for Linemen

At Tallman Equipment, we are an employee-owned company that provides tools, equipment, and services for the construction and maintenance of Electrical Transmission and distribution infrastructure. Whether it’s a large, multi-state construction project, managing a storm, or providing power to...

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Canada Urged to Boost Climate Adaptation Spending

As climate change continues to impact communities across the globe, a growing body of research suggests that Canada should shift its focus from primarily fighting climate change to investing more in adaptation strategies. According to experts, while efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions remain...

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White Paper: Stimulating Innovation for Electric Utilities

What is the purpose of this report? This discussion paper addresses a significant barrier to innovation in Canada’s gas and electric utility sectors—that current regulatory practices across the provinces and territories were designed for existing and relatively low-risk technologies...

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The End of the Road for Transmission Incentives

In a significant shift, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has decided to abandon its transmission incentives policy, particularly the construction work in progress (CWIP) incentives. This decision marks a pivotal change in how transmission projects are financed and regulated, potentially impacting stakeholders across the energy sector.

Historically, transmission incentives, including CWIP, were designed to encourage investment in the nation's aging and overburdened transmission infrastructure. By allowing utilities to recover costs during the construction phase,...

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