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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...

Why Renting Tools from Tallman Equipment is the Smart Choice for Your Next Project

When you’re gearing up for your next electrical utility project, having the right tools on hand isn’t just helpful—it’s critical. At Tallman Equipment, we understand the pressures and timelines that contractors, linemen, and utility crews face every day. That’s why...

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...

Will Trump tariffs delay utility transmission, power plant plans?

FirstEnergy and other utilities warn they could be hurt by tariffs, but analysts see little immediate effect on utility capital expenditure plans. FirstEnergy and other utilities are warning that Trump administration tariffs on Canada, Mexico and other countries could...

PJM board approves $6.7B transmission expansion plan

The PJM Interconnection board approved $5.9 billion in new transmission projects to bolster reliability across the grid operator’s footprint, PJM said Wednesday. That, combined with changes to the scope and cost of existing projects, mean PJM’s latest Regional...

Dominion, Duke Beef Up Budgets as Data Center Demand Booms

Executives at Dominion Energy Inc. and Duke Energy Corp. have added a combined $17 billion to their five-year capital investment plans, with both groups saying that the data center boom shows no signs of slowing. At Dominion, which services the heart of the U.S. data...

The One Thing Utility Equipment Purchasers Should Focus On Before a Major Equipment Acquisition

What is your first question when looking to make a big purchase? For most of us, the answer is likely: “how much is this going to cost me?”

Grounding for Stringing in Energized Environments

A few years ago I came upon a crew using 6-inch chocks to hold back a 38-ton crane truck. I told the crew I was happy that they were making an effort at compliance, but I had to ask them, “Why do we place chocks under a truck’s wheels? Is it to comply with our safety...

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

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.

Interregional power transfer capability ranges from 1% to 92% across North America: NERC

Total import capabilities between transmission planning regions also vary depending on the season, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. said Tuesday. Electric power transfer capability between transmission planning regions varies widely by location and...

Assessing and Mitigating Risk in Helicopter Line Work

Aerial line work using helicopters is a proven method utilized in our industry to perform certain tasks safely and efficiently. Helicopters have supported the utility industry since 1947. Operators conducting aerial work in support of the utility industry encounter different hazards due to various flight profiles, terrain, infrastructure and weather environments.

Why hurricane season is suddenly quiet — and what’s in store

So why — despite predictions that this year’s hurricane season would be historically active — are the tropics suddenly so quiet?

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U.S. Electricity Generation Sees Historic Shift as Wind and Solar Surpass Coal

Will Trump tariffs delay utility transmission, power plant plans?

PJM board approves $6.7B transmission expansion plan

Dominion, Duke Beef Up Budgets as Data Center Demand Booms

DOE to focus on expanding baseload generation: Secretary Wright

“Net-zero policies raise energy costs for American families and businesses, threaten the reliability of our energy system, and undermine our energy and national security,” DOE Secretary Wright said. The U.S. Department of Energy will...

Utilities await clarity on DOE loans as decisive court battle looms

The Trump administration will likely scrutinize funding for renewables and climate change mitigation, potentially affecting outlays for critical grid investments, experts say. In the waning days of the Biden administration, the U.S....

This startup wants to help utilities get more in tune with the grid

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

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