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Climate Change Priorities for Canada’s New Government

With the election of Prime Minister Mark Carney and a fresh mandate, Canada stands at a pivotal moment in its climate policy journey. The Canadian Climate Institute has outlined key priorities for the new government to address in its first 100 days, focusing on enhancing climate action,...

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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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High Voltage, Inc. Introduces New Tester for Measuring Concentric Neutral Integrity

High Voltage, Inc. introduces the new "The Best Method of Measuring Concentric Neutral Integrity vital to maintaining system stability, reliability, and safety" The Ω-CHECK® Tester is a unique and very useful product. It injects an AC current through a live cable neutral and measures the voltage...

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White Paper: Convergence of IT & OT to Build a Successful Smart Grid

Build a successful Smart Grid with IT and OT technologies Utilities have found that the newest technological advancements can help achieve significant progress towards the requirements of those three drivers. These advancements appear most visible in the areas of communications, sensors, control...

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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 second-tier design objective for most transmission engineers. Safety factors had already been established and the materials we used for structures and powerline wires (conductors) were well known. While...

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US Nuclear Industry Needs Further Policy and Regulatory Advances: Insights from the NCEW Panel

The U.S. nuclear industry stands at a critical juncture, as it seeks to play a pivotal role in the country’s energy future. A recent panel discussion at the Nuclear Coalition for Energy Workforce (NCEW) underscored the pressing need for enhanced policy and regulatory frameworks to support...

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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 transmission owners from independently planning "local" transmission projects exceeding 100 kilovolts (kV). The coalition argues that such local planning, lacking independent oversight, leads to inefficient and costly transmission development, resulting in unjust and unreasonable rates for consumers.

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Transmission planning involves determining the necessary infrastructure to transport electricity from generation...

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