Bolstering for potential damage has become increasingly important for utilities as the country’s aging grid infrastructure faces new threats from climate-related disasters like wildfires, as well as newfound stress from ongoing electrification efforts. Without AI to interpret patterns in a flood of data, monitoring the grid can also be tricky

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the departments of Energy and Interior will play key roles in the Trump administration’s efforts to spur new power supplies and cut energy costs. President-elect Donald Trump, set to be sworn in on Monday, is returning to...

Why upgrading the grid doesn't mean replacing everything old. Would you be surprised to learn that early lattice steel structures were not designed according to national standards? In the early days, each engineering firm followed its own unique design methodology,...

2024 was a busy year for the U.S. power sector with a number of significant policy advancements in renewables, transmission, nuclear energy and other areas. The year ahead will undoubtedly be an active one, too, as the sector navigates ongoing business challenges and...

You've likely heard the quote: "The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, the second best time is today." Well if you're a lineman right now, you might be thinking that the best time to buy winter gear was two months ago, but the good news is the second best...

MISO has proven itself as a national leader in regional transmission planning — and other regions should take note. There’s been a chant building across the energy sector the last several months, “build, baby, build.” With the historic approval of a record-setting...

The Biden administration is considering federal support for transmission development in certain areas, but many landowners have opposed the plan, including in Oklahoma and Kansas. The U.S. Department of Energy on Monday opened a 60-day public comment on three...

Utility workers face numerous challenges in their quest to build, maintain and improve infrastructure. One significant yet sometimes overlooked challenge is the risk associated with equipment instability. Crucial aspects of equipment setup include stabilization of the...

“Our Tranche 2.1 portfolio … is a major leap forward for the [Midcontinent Independent System Operator] footprint, and in particular our Midwest region,” MISO’s Jeremiah Doner said. MISO estimates that its Long Range Transmission Planning Tranche 2.1 projects will...

Despite widespread recognition of the importance of worker safety, gaining consistent buy-in for safety initiatives remains a significant challenge for many safety and operational leaders. Even with the best intentions and efforts, safety programs too often become...