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Getting Projects to the Finish Line: Reports highlight transmission needs
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Given the need to greatly increase U.S. transmission capacity, a recent report identifying 36 high-capacity projects at or close to shovel-ready status could sound like good news.
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Smart Grid Technology Helps Florida Utility Avoid Outages During Hurricane Idalia
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Duke Energy, a utility that supplies power to about 1.7 million customers in Florida,
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All Regions Need Improvement in Transmission Planning, Report Says
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Know Your Poisonous Plants: Preventing exposure to hazardous vegetation
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Is ‘Disruption’ Good or Bad?
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