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American Electric Power Co. Inc.
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The company added 3 gigawatts of customer commitments during the second quarter. “We’re in a tremendously positive place,” CEO Bill Fehrman said.
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Although the winds downed the four wood poles, the FRP poles on either end of the group stayed standing
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Christopher Clark is a line technician at Duke Energy’s Jamestown Operations Center.
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Podcasts

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Kara Pollei, the wife of Logan, a Duke Energy apprentice and Lineman's Rodeo competitor, discusses what it's like to be the wife of a lineworker.
July 31, 2025
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In this episode of the T&D World Podcast, we speak with Horst Lehmann and Eric Rosenberger of PPL Electric Utilities, and Luke Howell of Ampacimon, about the implementation and...
July 25, 2025
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In this narrated story from the May 2025 wildfire mitigation special section, Mark Asano shares how Hawaiian Electric is reducing its long-term wildfire risk.
July 24, 2025
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Chief Kevin Fischer of the U.S. Army describes what it's like to work with journeymen lineworkers as part of the 249th Engineer Battalion.
July 18, 2025

Transmission

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The transmission line will extend approximately 26 miles from the Reid Extra High-Voltage (EHV) Substation in Kentucky to the Culley Substation in Indiana.
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AET enables WEIM balancing areas to access energy transfers when they are short of sufficient capacity to meet demand.
July 25, 2025
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EEI's 2024 Financial Review reveals electric companies' record $178.2B capital investment in 2023, surpassing other sectors. Future projections indicate $1.1T investment by 2029...
July 24, 2025
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The report calls for cost-effective solutions to be deployed quickly to increase the utilization of the existing grid, accelerate the connection of new loads and resources, and...
July 24, 2025

Distribution

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IoT, AI, and digitalization are transforming power distribution, enhancing grid reliability, and promoting sustainability.
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Operations

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The collaboration aims to reduce electric transmission congestion, enhance system reliability and expand access to renewable energy sources, while supporting Colorado’s carbon...
July 31, 2025
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CenterPoint Houston customers experienced about 33% fewer outages related to trees, branches, and other vegetation coming in contact with electrical equipment in 2025 as compared...
July 29, 2025
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The acquisition will expand NSA’s product portfolio by adding climbing belts, straps and related gear.
July 25, 2025
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EEI’s member electric companies invested a record $178.2 billion in 2024 alone to power America’s economic and energy security.
July 25, 2025

Business & Policy

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According to the J.D. Power 2025 Sustainability Index 27% of electric utility customers say they are aware of whether their utility has declared a goal to eliminate greenhouse...
Aug. 1, 2025
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The ISO’s Board of Directors has selected Dr. Vamsi Chadalavada, currently serving as the ISO’s chief operating officer, as van Welie’s successor.
July 30, 2025
CenterPoint Energy Inc.
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The company’s pipeline of interconnection requests has grown by 6 gigawatts since March.
July 24, 2025
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The U.S. faces a doubling of major energy outages, costing $150 billion annually. Utilities are turning to undergrounding to modernize the grid and improve resilience.
July 24, 2025

Distributed Energy Resources

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The 24 MWh facility will feature 21 cabinets of repurposed EV batteries deployed using B2U’s patented technology.
July 31, 2025
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Avangrid's pilot project with Tyba enhances battery storage investment strategies by simulating performance across U.S. markets, focusing on revenue potential and optimal locations...
July 30, 2025
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TID selects OATI's webSmartEnergy DERMS to manage commercial and residential demand response, joining public power utilities embracing advanced grid management tools.
July 22, 2025
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Utility executives and AI experts emphasize the critical role of powering up data centers for national security in the AI race, as discussed in industry conferences.
July 21, 2025