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Helene’s Historic Devastation Spurs Largest-Ever Mutual Aid Response, Signals Power Sector Reckoning

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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:48:28 +0000

Electric cooperatives across the Southeast describe Hurricane Helene’s devastation as vast and unprecedented, warning that restoring some crucial infrastructure serving the not-for-profit entities’ customers will take a long and arduous […]

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Satellite images from the #VIIRS Day-Night band onboard the #NOAA20 satellite reveal Hurricane #Helene's impact. Before and after images from Sept. 25 and 28, 2024, highlight power outages in parts of Florida, Georgia, and both South and North Carolina. Source: NOAA https://x.com/JPSSProgram/status/1840774563245744379

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Strengthening America’s Electric Power Grid: How the Government and Industry Are Improving T&D Systems

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Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:26:32 +0000

The U.S. transmission and distribution (T&D) network is reliable and well-maintained, but as renewable energy continues being added to the grid, and demand increases due to growing data center needs […]

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The POWER Interview: Solving the Challenges Facing the Grid

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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:25:26 +0000

The power generation industry continues to grapple with a multitude of challenges when it comes to producing more electricity, and to ensure that power is delivered where and when it […]

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Planning for a Reliable and Resilient Electric Power Grid

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Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:26:30 +0000

In the U.S., regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and independent system operators (ISOs) are responsible for overseeing the reliable operation of the high-voltage transmission system within their respective regions. In other […]

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DLR is More Than Optimizing Capacity; How Can Utilities Ensure Safety and Reliability?

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Credit to Author: Osvaldur Knudsen| Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:03:13 +0000

Dynamic line rating (DLR) enables utilities to unlock up to 40% additional capacity from existing infrastructure, allowing grid operators to rapidly increase energy throughput. This capability is crucial in today’s […]

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GE Vernova, Seatrium Will Build HVDC System for TenneT’s Dutch Offshore Grid Project

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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:59:30 +0000

Global energy company GE Vernova and Seatrium Limited, a Singaporean state-owned group, said their consortium has been awarded a third contract by Dutch transmission system operator TenneT for construction of […]

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Floating Gas-Fired Power Station Planned Off Louisiana Coast

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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:19:41 +0000

Entergy Louisiana has asked state officials for approval to build a floating natural gas-fired power plant that would serve areas along the Gulf Coast. The utility’s recent March filing with […]

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Powering Through: Utilities Prioritize Security, Innovation, and Collaboration During Critical Substation Upgrades

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Credit to Author: Kaitlyn Albertoli| Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:44:37 +0000

Spurred by the need to modernize and adapt, utilities are undergoing the same type of widespread digital transformation that other legacy industries have endured, except the power grid presents distinct […]

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How ePTOs Are Reducing Bucket Truck Costs, Noise, and Emissions

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Credit to Author: Tom Hickey| Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:40:09 +0000

Without a doubt, the future for bucket trucks is bright, with significant growth projected for the category partially as a result of the extensive infrastructure upgrade programs that have been […]

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NYISO Picks Transmission Project for Offshore Wind

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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:38:23 +0000

A project that will developed by Propel NY—a partnership of the New York Power Authority and New York Transco—has been chosen to provide at least 3,000 MW of energy from […]

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