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    New Line Life Podcast: Discovering the Power of Drones, Part 1

    Dec. 6, 2024
    Peter Fuhr of Oak Ridge National Laboratory discusses the evolution of drones in the electric utility industry and the latest research in this two-part podcast series.
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    Line Life Podcast: ICYMI: Problem Solvers, Part 1

    Nov. 19, 2024
    Part 1 of the narrated version of the final article in the 2024 T&D World Lineworker Supplement features inventors who launched tools for the line trade.
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    New Line Life Podcast: 2024 International Lineman's Rodeo Week, Part 3

    Nov. 13, 2024
    Part 3 of our Line Life Podcast series on the International LIneman's Rodeo highlights the Trade Night and Rodeo competition.
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    New Line Life Podcast: International Lineman's Rodeo Week, Part 2: Lineman's Expo

    Oct. 31, 2024
    The 2024 International Lineman's Expo had a record-setting 202 exhibitors. This podcast episode features voices from the show floor.
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    Line Life Podcast: ICYMI: Lighting the Way for the Line Trade, Part 2

    Oct. 25, 2024
    The second part of this audio story highlights Chad Dubea, Melissa Dawe, Jason Novak and Paul Koehler who are all making a difference in the line trade and in their communities...

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    Line Life Podcasts

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    Line Life podcast episodes air every Friday, covering everything and anything linework, available on Podbean.
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    Electric Utility Operations

    PLP Releases World's First Self=Service Drone Kit for Installing Bird Diverters on Overhead Lines

    Dec. 2, 2024
    The new drone kit enables electric utilities and contractors to safely and efficiently install the diverters via an accessory kit that attaches to DJI M300/M350 drones.
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    DOE Announces $30 Million Grant to Reduce Interconnection Backlog Through Introduction of AI Techniques

    Nov. 27, 2024
    The program will help modernize the interconnection application process and reduce the time required to review, approve, and commission new generation interconnections across ...
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    Electric Utility Operations

    FERC Changes Order 1920 to Strengthen State Regulators in Long-Term Transmission Planning

    Nov. 25, 2024
    Order No. 1920-A requires transmission providers to conduct long-term planning for regional transmission facilities over a 20-year time period.
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    Electric Utility Operations

    Chris Wright, Trump’s Pick for Energy, to Focus on Reliability, Affordability

    Nov. 22, 2024
    Wright is a frequent Republican donor and will serve on Trump’s newly formed Council of National Energy