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Utility bills were a defining issue in many races
American Electric Power Co.
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CenterPoint Energy Inc.
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Explore the Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2026 for an independent view of the EHS software market.
Nov. 4, 2026
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Discover how energy-based safety applies the 80/20 rule to help organizations focus on the hazards that matter most for SIF prevention.
Nov. 4, 2026
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When a hazard proximity alarm keeps alerting on a source the crew already knows about, it gets turned down. Then a backfed circuit turns up hot, and nobody knows it. Learn why...
Nov. 3, 2026
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May 5-7, 2027 | Glendale, Arizona

Microgrid Knowledge Conference brings together utility leaders, engineers, developers, and energy professionals advancing the future of distributed energy. The annual event explores how microgrids and distributed energy resources are transforming the electric grid, improving reliability and resilience, and supporting evolving energy demands. Through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, networking, and an exhibit hall showcasing innovative technologies and solutions, attendees gain valuable insights into the strategies shaping a more resilient and flexible energy future.

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Podcasts

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T&D World Live
Global manufacturing strategies for meeting rising power demand and grid growth.
Oct. 26, 2026
T&D World Live
Peter Hubbard joins the T&D World Live podcast to discuss the challenges of keeping electricity affordable and reliable as Georgia experiences significant growth in electricity...
Oct. 23, 2026
Line Life
This audio story for the Line Life Podcast demonstrates the benefits of adopting specialized equipment in utility field operations, emphasizing improved reliability, cost savings...
Oct. 22, 2026
Line Life
This Line Life Podcast episode features Lineworker Bryce Zahn and his sons.
Oct. 16, 2026

Transmission

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An independent review of field and laboratory evidence concludes that ground-line protection could extend wooden utility pole service life by up to 20 years.
Nov. 5, 2026
Sterling Solutions
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As transmission expansion accelerates, utilities can reduce delays by engaging contractors early, standardizing materials, forecasting across programs, planning site access and...
Oct. 28, 2026
DOE’s cancellation of the remaining NIETCs raises concerns about the U.S. grid’s ability to add transmission quickly enough to meet growing demand.
Oct. 28, 2026
Supported by a $13.7 million U.S. Department of Energy award, the project will deploy dynamic line rating (DLR) technology and other grid improvements across 1,125 miles of existing...
Oct. 28, 2026

Distribution

Alabama Power shares lessons from a statewide fiber expansion.
Oct. 29, 2026
Utility companies are adopting advanced drone technology to address the unique challenges of nighttime grid emergencies. These drones provide real-time thermal and visual data...
Oct. 26, 2026
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The projects are expected to add approximately 2.5 gigawatts (GW) of grid capacity to help mitigate outages and improve grid resilience.
Oct. 23, 2026
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Utilities are proactively investing in grid modernization, automation, and hardening to enhance storm resilience, emphasizing the importance of long-term planning and real-world...
Oct. 22, 2026

Operations

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Designed for reclosers, switchgear and third-party platforms, Accusense sensors support applications including fault location, harmonics measurement and power quality monitoring...
Nov. 5, 2026
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Our November playlist features a selection of country songs from Mike Willman's Lineman's Rodeo playlist.
Nov. 4, 2026
Amy Fischbach
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Explore a photo gallery preview of the conference, where speakers spent a day and a half sharing safety and training insights for the line trade.
Nov. 2, 2026
The new VR capability on the Edge Plus simulator combines immersive training with physical equipment controls.
Nov. 2, 2026

Business & Policy

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Snow-covered high voltage lines.
MISO's annual Planning Resource Auction secured approximately 134.7 gigawatts (GW) of winter capacity offers, exceeding the projected winter peak demand of approximately 113.4...
Oct. 30, 2026
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OPINION: U.S. electricity demand is surging, but procurement delays can slow the infrastructure needed to meet it. Utilities should treat decision-cycle time as a reliability ...
Oct. 28, 2026
Trench supplies high-voltage equipment to more than 800 utilities and hyperscalers, operates 11 manufacturing sites and has about $5 billion in backlog and framework agreements...
Oct. 28, 2026
PG&E Corp.
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The utility’s leaders, who last month trimmed their 2027 capex plans by $2 billion, are now aiming to finalize a strategic review by next summer.
Oct. 27, 2026

Distributed Energy Resources

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With new BESS nodes, the company offers more options for rapidly growing industries in North America
Nov. 4, 2026
DNV’s analysis forecasts that electricity demand for cooling will increase by more than 60% over the next decade. By 2035, cooling is expected to consume twice as much electricity...
Nov. 4, 2026
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Virtual transmission BESS.
Legacy transmission lines are costly with long permitting timelines and complex siting requirements.
Oct. 26, 2026
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The project is expected to generate at least $500 million in additional customer savings beginning in 2028 and extending over 20 years.
Oct. 20, 2026