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Grid Hit Hard by Independence Day Heat, Rain and Wind
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The massive heat dome followed by thunderstorms that put the Central and Eastern parts of the country into a swelter in early July, and shut down many Independence Day celebrations in the region, also
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NEMA Updates Guidance on Evaluating Electrical Equipment After Natural Disasters
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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently issued five revised guides to help in assessing electrical...
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Preparing for Planned Outages: Emerging technologies in backup power
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Wildfire Safety and Prevention: Tips for minimizing the risk of danger
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![Demystifying Safety Clothing: Proper protection against arc and flame on the job]()
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![Where There's Smoke: Circuit activity, wildfires spark system-hardening efforts]()
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![Raising Awareness of Struck-By Incidents: Safeguards to protect employees]()
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![Renewables Drive Backlog of Grid-Connection Projects]()
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Renewables Drive Backlog of Grid-Connection Projects
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Waterwheels and Bagels
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![Thank You for Your Service: VEEP connects veterans to careers in the electrical field]()
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![Caring for the Grid: Surging investment in the vast transmission infrastructure]()
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