Next tropical threat to emerge over Caribbean as November begins

Next tropical threat to emerge over Caribbean as November begins

Strong winds have kept tropical development at bay but AccuWeather hurricane experts say that could change during the first week of November. Although the Atlantic basin has remained dormant since Oscar roamed the northern Caribbean, AccuWeather hurricane experts say...

DOE selects nearly $2B in projects for grid resilience funding

The projects will boost transmission capacity by more than 7.5 GW, accelerate interconnection for clean energy and spark over $4.2 billion in public and private investment, according to DOE. The U.S. Department of Energy selected 38 projects for nearly $2 billion in...
Reduce Risk with New Strategies for Operator Training

Reduce Risk with New Strategies for Operator Training

Utilities and utility contractors highly value safety. However, labor shortages can sometimes corner field supervisors into making a judgment call about whether an equipment operator is ready for the task. If Foreman A believes an operator is ready after several weeks...
Wildfires Threaten Utility Financial Stability

Wildfires Threaten Utility Financial Stability

Wildfires can cause extensive damage to utility infrastructure, leading to significant operational and capital expenses. While concerning, the greater worry is the liability associated with wildfires ignited by utility equipment, leading to loss of life and...