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Out-of-step protection is a critical component of modern power system protection schemes—its importance has grown significantly with the increasing penetration of inverter...
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As electrification surges and the low-voltage grid becomes the epicenter of reliability risk, utilities can no longer afford to operate blind. Join industry leaders as they reveal...
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As we kick off the New Year, we are shining the spotlight on the T&D World Line Life Podcast episodes with the most downloads last year..
Jan. 2, 2026
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The third and final part of our series on safeguarding the mental health of the line trade offers strategies and resources for lineworkers.
Jan. 2, 2026
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Robert Padgett, a 2016 Lineman Hall of Famer and long-time International Lineman's Rodeo competitor, shares stories about his 31 years in the line trade, his collection of historical...
Jan. 2, 2026
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In this episode of T&D World Live, we dig into one of the biggest challenges — and opportunities — facing utilities today: how to modernize the grid while...
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Transmission

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Extreme weather events, like hurricanes, ice storms, and high winds, are becoming more frequent and more destructive. For electric utilities, the ability to restore power quickly...
Jan. 1, 2026
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The ASCE/SEI Electrical Transmission and Substation Structures Conference in Dallas showcased industry resilience amid a perfect storm of aging infrastructure, rising demand, ...
Dec. 23, 2025
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The T187 HF offers a working height of 187 ft, horizontal outreach of 133 ft, and a 1,300 lb capacity, enabling efficient access to transmission lines, towers, and underground...
Dec. 17, 2025
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The ESIG report highlights how fragmented transmission planning practices hinder grid development amid rising demand and climate challenges. It proposes an 'integrate, broaden...
Dec. 17, 2025

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In 2025, despite no hurricanes making landfall in the Southeast U.S., extreme weather events continue to threaten power infrastructure. Utilities face increasing outages and damages...
Dec. 16, 2025
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Opinion: Industry insights reveal a shift towards smarter, more resilient utility poles with increased use of technology like drones and AI for inspections, alongside material...
Oct. 29, 2025
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Facing severe weather and vegetation challenges, Palau’s utility adopted automated reclosers, leading to fewer outages, faster restoration, and a more resilient, environmentally...
Oct. 27, 2025
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Road blockage disrupts Poconos traffic
In summer 2025, PECO faced severe heat and a major storm, yet reported fewer outages thanks to grid upgrades, proactive planning, and dedicated staff efforts. Automated systems...
Oct. 24, 2025

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Lineworkers restored power to a majority of the impacted transmission lines within 48 hours of the initial power outages.
Jan. 2, 2026
CMP’s annual meeting on winter storm preparedness and emergency response plans meeting in Augusta, Maine on November 14, 2025.
The utilities said the efforts are focused on maintaining reliable service during severe weather and helping customers stay safe and manage energy costs.
Dec. 29, 2025
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15-mile transmission line rebuild and substation upgrades aim to improve reliability.
Dec. 29, 2025
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The aging workforce in the U.S. utility sector poses significant risks to operational reliability and safety. Utilities are adopting innovative knowledge transfer, mentorship,...
Dec. 22, 2025

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Most of the new capacity is intended to serve large new customers, including data centers.
Dec. 29, 2025
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Conditions require utility to absorb unrecovered costs and prioritize load reductions during emergencies.
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New executive roles take effect January 1, 2026, with no increase in officer positions.
Dec. 22, 2025
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Abby Motsinger named chief accounting officer and controller after Cindy Lee announces intent to retire.
Dec. 16, 2025

Distributed Energy Resources

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Electricity grid development projects worth over €2 billion ongoing since 2023; in 2025, 36 new projects will be authorized, spread across the country, representing €1 billion...
Dec. 22, 2025
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The Waena battery energy storage system (BESS) is intended to support the planned retirement of four generating units at the company’s Kahului Power Plant.
Dec. 22, 2025
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As city grids evolve with renewable resources and IoT integration, digital twins offer a scalable solution for proactive operations, disaster resilience, and efficient asset management...
Dec. 20, 2025
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Power demand continues increasing, but traditional responses are too slow.
Dec. 17, 2025