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9 US electric power sector issues to watch in 2025

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...

Can’t Miss Winter Gear for Linemen

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...

Midwest to lead in ‘build, baby, build’

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...

‘Good riddance’ says Oklahoma governor as DOE nixes 7 national transmission corridors, refines 3

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...

Equipment Stabilization Considerations for Utility Operations

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...

MISO board approves $22B regional transmission plan with 765-kV backbone

“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...

A Three-Tiered Approach to Securing Buy-In for Safety Initiatives

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...

The Intersection of Infrastructure and Environment

Salmon and steel transmission poles are words not often used in the same sentence in the power delivery industry. As utility professionals responsible for the infrastructure spanning the countryside through a myriad of environmental and ecological conditions, we know that wildlife can be impacted by the work we do. Is it possible to protect both with the right mindset and approach to T&D asset management?

Don’t Forget the Gifts for Linemen in Your Life This Christmas

The cold wind from the north, the layer of brine on the streets (and cars), the bell ringers in red hats in front of the big box stores, kids so amped up that they are practically vibrating, and the proliferation of decorative lights on houses all point to one fact:...

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Tool Rental Company

Importance of choosing the right tool rental company Choosing the right tool rental company is crucial when it comes to ensuring project success, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for utility construction companies. The tools and equipment used on a project can...

As wildfires losses mount, will commercial insurers decline to cover utilities?

As Xcel Energy, PG&E, Hawaiian Electric and others confront catastrophic wildfires, industry observers believe the growing risk could spur innovation in commercial insurance that benefits utilitie

California regulators approve new program to expedite power line undergrounding

The California Public Utilities Commission on March 7 approved a long-term power line undergrounding program allowing major utilities to propose 10-year plans designed to harden the state’s electric grid

Tropical Storm Rafael To Become Hurricane In Caribbean Today; Could Brush Florida Keys Wednesday

Tropical Storm Rafael is centered near Jamaica, and is moving northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Bands of heavy rain are currently training over Jamaica. Winds in the country’s capital, Kingston, have gusted between 30 and 40 mph.

Ruling Spans and Proper Conductor Sag

The cold winter weather of recent months has prompted many conversations about proper sagging and tension on transmission and distribution conductors. Improper sagging and excessively high tension on conductors – past their rated breaking strength – have caused unscheduled system outages, but such outages can be avoided by using the correct loading factors. The system will not fail when the correct tension and sagging factors are used, even in the coldest air.

Next tropical threat to emerge over Caribbean as November begins

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...

Hurricane Season: Tropics to reignite in November with multiple storms in the forecast

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...

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