The winning solutions are intended to directly support a previous executive order to strengthen the reliability and security of the U.S. electric grid.
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The North American electric grid is facing unprecedented transmission line growth. Utilities must rethink how they plan, procure, and build transmission infrastructure to keep...
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Key Topics, Emerging Trends, and Innovative Ideas Driving the Future of the Electric Grid
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Utilities are facing growing pressure to improve reliability, reduce outage frequency, and restore service faster when disruptions occur. For Littleton Electric Light & Water...
Sept. 14, 2026
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As we look forward to the 2026 International Lineman's Rodeo Week, this audio story looks back on the inspiring stories of three journeymen teams from last year's competition....
Sept. 11, 2026
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In this episode of the T&D World Live podcast, Chris Campbell, senior director of OT services for Salt River Project, talks about how the Arizona utility is adapting its operations...
Sept. 11, 2026
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Max Fuentes emphasizes the importance of continuous training, teamwork and proper procedures to ensure safety for young lineworkers, highlighting common accident causes and preventive...
Sept. 4, 2026

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According to IdeaSmiths' electric grid capacity modeling, CenterPoint is engineering these projects to modernize the regional grid and mitigate the impact of extreme weather events...
Aug. 13, 2026
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Lead author Warren Lasher of Lasher Energy Consulting states there are innovative and practical steps that "can be done now.” By implementing these solutions, planners can manage...
July 31, 2026
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For electric utilities, strength, reliability, and long-term value matter. Every structure, pole, and component plays a role in keeping power moving safely and dependably. That...
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Iberdrola notes that strong industrial activity and growing demand linked to new data centers and residential developments in western and north-eastern Finland heavily influenced...
Aug. 14, 2026
The two entities aim to accelerate solutions for the electric power industry amid the growing challenges from large-scale load customers and AI data centers.
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As attachments to utility poles soar, these best practices help protect safety, reliability, resilience, compliance and operational efficiency.
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A U.S. trip for Southern African power officials aims to foster partnerships, showcase innovative grid control solutions, and explore commercial opportunities to enhance regional...
Aug. 24, 2026

Operations

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A three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals unanimously vacated the order Friday, saying the Department of Energy has no authority to supersede a state-approved closure ...
Sept. 11, 2026
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A perfect storm of surging electricity demand and renewable intermittency requires a new operator at the helm. Here’s how AI will provide the intelligent automation and frontline...
Sept. 8, 2026
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Business & Policy

Eaton's planned Arkansas facility builds on Fibrebond’s more than 40-year history in Minden, Louisiana, where production capacity has reportedly doubled over the past three years...
Sept. 3, 2026
By adopting a “freeing room for growth” approach at its existing Bolingbrook facilities, G&W will optimize the vacant space in the older buildings to scale up future grid solutions...
Sept. 2, 2026
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The burden falls hardest on low-income households, 48% of whom struggled to pay compared with just 18% of medium and higher-income households.
Aug. 20, 2026
Following an initial expansion in 2010, this latest announcement marks the second expansion on the Starkville campus, creating 128 new jobs through the addition of an onsite distributio...
Aug. 10, 2026

Distributed Energy Resources

MISO will manage this Expedited Resource Addition Study effort, which aims to strengthen reliability to meet growing demand across the region.
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CEO Michael Grasso of Grid Rails AI explains that ComEd's SDVPP program approval matters beyond Illinois because it demonstrates VPPs are moving from pilot projects into mainstream...
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U.S. battery energy storage capacity nearly doubles in the first 18 months of the Trump administration as grid operators turn to storage to strengthen grid reliability.
Sept. 9, 2026
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Designed for flexibility and scalability, FlexEnergi's platform manages distributed energy resources at the feeder and substation levels, facilitating load reduction, building...
Sept. 8, 2026