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    Typically 69 kV all the way up to 1200 kV, these lines transfer power in bulk from generation stations to city centers.

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    The Ameren Illinois Roxford substation. The infrastructure project included substation upgrades and new transmission structures. Photo by Ameren.
    Substations

    Unique Solutions Guide Infrastructure Upgrades

    April 8, 2024
    Ameren Transmission works with partner to replace a transmission tower and upgrade a substation, with a positive impact on the Diverse Supplier Program along the way.
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    National Grid Drops out of Twin States Clean Energy Link Transmission Project

    March 13, 2024
    The Twin States Clean Energy Link, a 211-mile, 1,200 MW high voltage direct current power line, had won the support of the Department of Energy with funding from the Transmission...
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    Overhead Transmission

    Basin Electric’s Two 345 kV Transmission Projects Approved by Regulators

    March 12, 2024
    The 15-mile Pioneer-to-Judson 345-kV line will connect the Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV project to the Judson substation near Williston.
    Photo by Philip Kamrass/ New York Power Authority.
    Overhead Transmission

    NYPA Uses Line Monitoring Technology to Protect Power Line Health in Winter

    Jan. 22, 2024
    NYPA uses fiber-optic sensing, based on the principles of distributed acoustic sensing, to identify power line conditions in real time.
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    Overhead Transmission

    In Photos: Entergy Rebuilds its Mississippi River Crossing

    Dec. 15, 2023
    Throughout the entirety of the wire pull operation, the team battled Mother Nature with daily shutdowns because of storms and lightning.

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    Wildfire Risk Mitigation

    Feb. 16, 2022
    Learn about the tools and practices that minimize power equipment caused fires.
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    Overhead Transmission

    New England States Seek Federal Funding for Significant Investments in Transmission and Energy Storage Infrastructure

    April 19, 2024
    The applications have been submitted for the second round of funding through the U.S. DOE’s Grid Innovation Program.
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    NYPA Receives FAA Waiver For Automated Drone Operations

    April 19, 2024
    The waiver was received with the help of Skydio, a U.S. drone and software manufacturer, and authorizes operations through 2028, specific to Skydio drones.
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    Xcel Energy Proposes New Transmission Line for Renewable Energy Boost in Southern Minnesota

    April 10, 2024
    Collaboration with energy providers aims to enhance reliability and cut carbon emissions.
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    Brazil Signs Energy Transmission Contracts Worth $4.3 Billion

    April 10, 2024
    The projects will extend transmission lines by 4,471 kilometers and add substations with a capacity of 9.840 MVA across five states.