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Virginia Enacts VPP Pilot Program
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While a number of VPPs have been launched voluntarily across the country, in May, Virginia enacted the Community Energy Act, mandating that Dominion Energy’s Virginia subsidiary develop a pilot program
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California Utilities Look to Burying Power Lines to Prevent Future Fires
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After the recent Los Angeles wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an ...
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Crews Restore Power After Extreme Weather Wreaks Havoc in Houston
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DOE Finalizes New Rule on Energy-Efficiency Standards for Transformers
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California Transmission Lines Heading Underground to Prevent Wildfires
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![Letter From the Editors: The Backbone of the Grid]()
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Letter From the Editors: The Backbone of the Grid
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Power Grid Safety and Security: How to be prepared for any situation
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![It's All Peak To Me: Powering through high demand poses a challenge]()
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It's All Peak To Me: Powering through high demand poses a challenge
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Grounding for employee protection: What do the standards say?
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![DOE Awards $34 Million in Grants for Grid Undergrounding]()
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DOE Awards $34 Million in Grants for Grid Undergrounding
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Survey Says… Utilities and regulators take transition needs seriously
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