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    SSG Christopher Garrett discusses the opportunities available in the U.S. military for lineworkers through the 249th Engineer Battalion and Prime Power.
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    In this episode of the T&D World Live podcast, Joe Bentley, Senior Vice President of Electric Engineering at Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), shared his optimistic vision for the...
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    Alman Kerste, a journeyman lineworker for Evergy, has nearly 20 years of experience in the line trade and has been a competitor and a volunteer for the International Lineman's...
    June 20, 2025

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    The plan includes proposals for expanding energy resources, transmission infrastructure, battery storage, and energy efficiency measures.
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    The project will facilitate the development and transmission of energy from renewable energy bases in China’s Gobi Desert and other arid regions.
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    Distribution

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    A holistic approach to overhead distribution integrates advanced sensing and control technologies to improve grid uptime and storm recovery.
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    Business & Policy

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    Distributed Energy Resources

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    An initial $12.14 billion investment is committed to Britain’s high-voltage electricity network, with a further $1.77 billion to power an expansion of the electricity grid.
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    Wartsila will deliver eight sites for EDF Renewables, offering 404.5 MW/709 MWh of energy storage capacity across the UK.
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    The newly operational BESS will strengthen grid resiliency during peak events and will also lower electric system costs by participating in the ERCOT energy and ancillary services...
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    The initiative responds to growing electricity demand driven by trends such as data center expansion, electric vehicle adoption, and the increased use of artificial intelligence...
    June 26, 2025