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Beyond the ABCs: Fall Protection for Unique Tasks
Effective worker fall protection demands precise equipment selection, thorough worker training and well-rehearsed rescue procedures. The electric transmission and distribution (T&D) industry often requires work in challenging environments. Whether crew members...
US electricity demand will grow 50% by 2050, electrical manufacturer study finds
Data centers and transportation electrification will drive U.S. electricity demand about 2% higher each year for the next quarter century, according to a new analysis completed for NEMA. Driven by data centers and transportation electrification, U.S. electricity...
ISO New England issues transmission RFP to access new wind resources
The New England grid operator on Monday published a request for proposals to address the region’s longer-term transmission needs, aimed at upgrading the electric system between anticipated wind generation in northern Maine and demand centers to the south.
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST LINEMAN RODEO ON SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH
The Frontier Community College Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) program will host its annual Lineman Rodeo on Saturday, April 12th at 9am. The event will take place at the utility poles behind Workforce Development Center on FCC’s campus.
U.S. Electricity Generation Sees Historic Shift as Wind and Solar Surpass Coal
With electricity demand now climbing, the challenge lies in ensuring that clean energy sources can continue to grow fast enough to meet future needs without increasing reliance on fossil fuels. The United States reached a major milestone in diversifying generation in...
Get Equipped for Spring with These 7 Tools for Linemen
It is March, which means the frozen grasp of winter is finally (we hope) thawing, and spring is looming with its own challenges. The prospect of warmer temperatures can feel like a relief after a long and cold winter, but the increasing daylight creates unrest in the...
