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    Recent moves by industry giants like Siemens Energy and Hitachi Energy to roll out SF6-free switchgear at transmission voltages signal a quiet but critical shift toward decarbonizing...
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    Traditional methods of duct bank installations are disruptive, expensive, and visible to the public.
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    Learning Resources

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    Text messaging isn’t just for reminders—it's helping utilities boost satisfaction, reduce costs, and prevent outages. Learn how smart messaging strategies are transforming customer...
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    Traditional grid planning can’t meet the demands of a distributed energy future. Explore how grid-edge flexibility and smarter DER deployment are reshaping resilience, operations...
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    Podcasts

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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.
    July 4, 2025
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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...
    July 2, 2025
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    This audio story is narrated from the first story in our Wildfire Mitigation special report and focuses on PGE's holistic approach, which serves as a model for preventing wildfires...
    June 27, 2025
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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

    Transmission

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    The project includes the construction of 1,468 km of ±800-kV UHV DC transmission lines, converter stations at both ends, and supporting 500kV AC infrastructure, with a rated transmissio...
    July 9, 2025
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    The plan includes proposals for expanding energy resources, transmission infrastructure, battery storage, and energy efficiency measures.
    July 2, 2025
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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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    As power demand surges, utilities are expanding high kV transmission lines, making visibility critical. This guide covers the 4 best FAA compliant power line markers built for...
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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.
    June 25, 2025
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    In this audio story, ComEd shares how it is focusing on training its field workforce, organizing all-female climb clinics and partnering with vendors to offer new PPE that fits...
    June 13, 2025
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    The line provides an interconnection between Entergy and Cleco and serves as an emergency power source for the New Orleans grid. The enhancements will strengthen the electrical...
    June 10, 2025
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    Operations

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    NV Energy's line crews work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible following the severe weather..
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    More than 80 students join the electric company’s third annual internship cohort..
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    Another potential record-breaking year for energy demand may be in sight, in addition to extreme weather.
    July 1, 2025
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    Utilities are discovering SMS as a high-impact, low-cost tool that goes far beyond outage notifications. From preventing $150 truck rolls to improving payment rates, text messaging...
    July 1, 2025

    Business & Policy

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    The filing is intended to address increased costs associated with infrastructure investments, storm recovery, and inflation.
    July 8, 2025
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    As developing new data centers to power artificial intelligence (AI) becomes critically important, opportunity arises for industries to collaborate to support evolving infrastructure...
    July 7, 2025
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    Since federal clean energy tax credits were passed by Congress in August 2022, a total of 53 announced projects have been cancelled, closed, or downsized.
    July 2, 2025
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    Effective September 1, 2025, Gunther will look after key functions including IT, Digital Transformation, HR and Corporate Security.
    June 30, 2025

    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.
    July 7, 2025
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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.
    June 26, 2025
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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...
    June 26, 2025
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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