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...
November is the final month of the Atlantic hurricane season, and it won’t end quietly with more storms in the forecast, including the potential for U.S. impacts from Florida through the Carolinas. November is the last month of the Atlantic hurricane season, but...
“Old infrastructure coupled with the weather events, wildfires, and then the demand for electricity, just sets up an overwhelming need in the coming years for a resilient and reliable grid,” one RS Technologies exec tells Tech Brew. Recent extreme weather, like the...
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...
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 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...