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The Effects of Extreme Heat on the Grid
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The grid is experiencing a “triple whammy” that is challenging utilities.
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In Pole Position: Utilities must determine what pole material is best for the application and environment
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More electric utility companies across the country are replacing wood transmission and distribution poles with steel, concrete or a combination of alternative materials.
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Letter From the Editor: March 2026
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![Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Let OSHA’s rule be your guide to mitigating hazards]()
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![A Seriously Satisfying Renovation: Hooper Corp. rebuilds South Bend-to-Huntley transmission line]()
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![Winter Storm Fern Increases Power Grid Stress]()
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Winter Storm Fern Increases Power Grid Stress
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![Could More Efficient Use of the Power Grid Lower Electric Bills?]()
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Could More Efficient Use of the Power Grid Lower Electric Bills?
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![States Begin Thawing out From Winter Storm Fern]()
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States Begin Thawing out From Winter Storm Fern
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![Customers Saw More Electricity Outages in 2024 Than in Years Before]()
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Customers Saw More Electricity Outages in 2024 Than in Years Before
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![Microsoft Brings A.I. to Midwestern Grid]()
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Microsoft Brings A.I. to Midwestern Grid
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![All Eyes Are on Power Grid Capacity]()
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All Eyes Are on Power Grid Capacity
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![Investment by Grid Equipment Makers Could Ease Shortage]()
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Investment by Grid Equipment Makers Could Ease Shortage
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![A Tale of Two Landfills]()
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A Tale of Two Landfills
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![Commodious and Delightful Habitation]()
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Commodious and Delightful Habitation
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![Western Expansion: New market to broaden power options for 11 states]()
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Western Expansion: New market to broaden power options for 11 states
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![Along Came Data Centers: Transmission development was already lagging and data centers are making it worse]()
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![An Education in Safety: Training requirements for qualified and unqualified employees]()
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![Working With What We Have: New transmission traffic cops help build capacity without adding new lines]()
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![High Energy Control Assessments: Tips for reducing the number of SIFs on the job]()
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![A Bridge to Cross: I.B. Abel Inc. tackled challenges to complete a transmission line rebuild over the Susquehanna River in greater Harrisburg, Pa.]()
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![Steve Kopp: Vice president of safety, health and environmental, M.J. Electric LLC]()
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