GE introduces transformer protection technology
GE is rolling out a bushing monitoring system for transformers that can detect unseen problems, keeping the power on and avoiding transformer failu...
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PPL Electric Utilities improving electric grid with new substationsAbout $27 million in infrastructure improvements under way |
West Penn Power continues tree trimming work to strengthen power gridThe tree trimming and vegetation management work is done on a 5-year cycle to ensure proper clearances |
JCP&L seeks comment on 230 kV Oceanview Transmission ProjectThe project's preferred 16-mile route is expected to be built within an existing 230 kV transmission right-of-way corridor in Monmouth County |
ComEd seeks public comment on new power transmission line
The new transmission line will connect these substations and travel across Ogle, DeKalb, Kane and DuPage counties and will serve millions of custom...
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AEP Texas works to restore electric power in AbileneThe number of outages reached 24,500 at peak as AEP Texas crews worked to restore power and complete initial damage assessments |
Agriculture Department releases funding for rural electric power projectsSince 2011, rural electric cooperatives have used USDA funding to invest nearly $560 million in smart grid improvements |
FERC extends date of bulk electric system definitionThe extension of time also applies to implementation of the exception process and local distribution determinations |
Atwell buys Peak Power Engineering
Peak Power provides electrical and power engineering solutions for utility scale power generation systems, transmission lines and distribution netw...
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Fortis gets approval to buy parent company of Central Hudson Gas & ElectricFortis, which is based in Newfoundland, announced in February that it had signed an agreement to acquire CH Energy Group for $65 per share |
Energy storage for ancillary services to pass $3.8 billion in revenue by 2023
Worldwide revenue from energy storage systems for ancillary services will increase from less than $590 million in 2013 to more than $3.8 billion in...
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The Top 10 costliest Atlantic hurricanes in history
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June until November, and historically has been a trying time of the year for coastal and inland communities...
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Geospatially aware analytics poised to help utilities optimize billions in assets
The original geospatial application, geographic information systems (GIS), has evolved from software for drawing maps to a location-aware, anytime,...
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Smart grid technology market will reach $73 billion in revenue by 2020
According to a recent report from Navigant Research, the market for smart grid technologies will reach $73 billion in annual revenue by the end of ...
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Silver Spring Networks to help municipal utility with distribution automation projectThe project will make use of Silver Spring’s standards-based IPv6 networking platform and distribution automation solution |