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‘Over and Over, We See that Pro-Transmission Policies at the State Level are Very Effective in Driving Success’

Digging into a report on infrastructure buildout success factors and how permitting reform and load growth might shape transmission work going forward.

Earlier this year, a team of energy policy researchers outlined some of the key factors underlying the success—or lack thereof—of transmission projects across the country.

The researchers—Lewis (Zhaoyu) Wu, Abraham Silverman, Harrison Fell and James Glynn, then all active at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs—based their study on data from 1300 transmission projects between 2005 and 2023 that was compiled by MapSearch at Endeavor Business Media, a sister business to T&D World.

Among their findings: Strong regional and state planning programs do indeed make a difference when it comes to building out transmission infrastructure and regulated public utilities aren’t as efficient as merchant developers. Silverman, now a research fellow at Johns Hopkins University’s Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute Center, recently sat down with T&D World to dig a little deeper into the big questions raised by his team’s paper, “A Quantitative Analysis of Variables Affecting Power Transmission Infrastructure Projects in the U.S.” Here are excerpts from that conversation.

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For more news related to and affecting the utility industry, check out some of our posts on the Supreme Court’s Chevron case, the US DoD partnering with Duke, and new reactor construction.

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At Tallman Equipment, our priority is to set the standard in the electrical transmission and distribution industry with an all-inclusive approach to serving our customers. We carry the best lineman tools and equipment from many of the top manufacturers in the business today. Our vision to deliver a trio of quality, convenience, and reliability is driven by listening and adapting to our customers’ needs. We work with our clients to ensure they find the right lineman tools and equipment for the job. For more information on any of the products we sell, give us a call today at 877-860-5666.

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When new equipment purchases aren’t an option, Tallman Equipment’s tool rental department is here to meet your shorter-term needs! We house a large inventory of the most commonly used equipment for the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems.

Tool & Equipment Repair

We consider no tool to be outside the experience and training of our technicians. Some examples of commonly repaired tools include hydraulic, pneumatic, gas, and battery-powered equipment, stringing blocks, dynamometers, chain hoists, strap hoists, capstan hoists, and rope products.

Grounds & Jumpers
Manufacturing, repair and refurbishment 

Tallman Equipment has a full-service assembly department skilled in building and repairing custom grounds and jumpers. We can build customized grounds and jumpers to your specifications as quickly as a day. Our testing process meets ASTM standards

Transformer Sling

Manufaturing & Rope Repair

Tallman leads the industry in developing and manufacturing transformer slings. Whatever your need may be, our trained and certified Master Splicer can build custom rope assemblies for unique applications, along with winch lines for buckets, diggers, bumper winches, and high strength tow ropes.

Fiberglass

Testing, Repair & Refinishing

Tallman offers complete repair and reconditioning of your fiberglass tools compliant with OSHA and ASTM standards. Our technicians can tackle all brands of hot sticks, conductor and support gins, ladders, extension arms, shotgun sticks, fixed sticks, and much more.

Rubber Goods
Cleaning & Testing 

Tallman is now offering rubber goods testing and cleaning of linemen’s rubber gloves, blankets, sleeves, hoods, line hose, and hardcover. All testing and procedures conform to ASTM standards and involve thorough washing, visual inspection, dielectric testing, and date stamping.