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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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Safe in the Wind: Protecting workers in certain weather conditions
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Extreme Weather Could Stress Winter Grid
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![PG&E Buried 1,000 Miles of Power Lines for Wildfire Protection]()
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PG&E Buried 1,000 Miles of Power Lines for Wildfire Protection
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New Circuit Breakers Are Compatible With DC
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![A.I. Could Help Prevent Billions in Annual Disaster Costs]()
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A.I. Could Help Prevent Billions in Annual Disaster Costs
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California Legislature Gives Green Light to Western States RTO
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![The Drone Zone: More electric utilities and contractors are leveraging drones to monitor and examine hazardous electrical zones]()
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![HazCom competence: Alerting and protecting employees against chemical hazards]()
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![Doing More With Less: As transmission projects falter, developers seek to work with what they have]()
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![From Boom to Bust: The U.S. renewables market has seen major changes in just six months]()
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(Don’t) Fan the Flames: Wildfire safety, mitigation and prevention
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Letter from the Editor
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![Computer-Powered Resilience: Putting A.I. to work on the electrical grid]()
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Computer-Powered Resilience: Putting A.I. to work on the electrical grid
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![Michael Anderson: Vice president of safety, Hooper Corp.]()
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Michael Anderson: Vice president of safety, Hooper Corp.
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![Utilities Prepare as 2025 Hurricane Season Ramps Up]()
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Utilities Prepare as 2025 Hurricane Season Ramps Up
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![Shoulder Season Could See More Load Shedding, Report Finds]()
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Shoulder Season Could See More Load Shedding, Report Finds
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Temporary Generation Units on Their Way to San Antonio
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