Gain a practical introduction to aerial cable systems (ACS), including design fundamentals, key components, and common configurations used in modern overhead distribution. Through...
Electric utilities are under growing pressure as rapid load growth and distributed energy resources outpace traditional grid planning timelines, forcing a fundamental rethink ...
As utilities face rising scrutiny from regulators and investors, storm response is no longer just about restoring power quickly—it’s about proving every decision was efficient...
Is 105°C really better for underground cable? As utilities seek higher ampacity, critical tradeoffs are often overlooked. This whitepaper compares 90°C vs. 105°C performance, ...
This Line Life Podcast episode shares the story of the $1.9 billion CAD Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project, an Indigenous-led effort that replaces diesel with clean energy...
In this episode of the T&D World Live podcast, we speak with Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), for an in-depth conversation on ...
Utilities have long planned their systems around a single defining moment: the annual system peak. But that assumption is breaking down. As electrification accelerates, customer...
The second part of our Student Spotlight series for the Line Life Podcast features Shawn Becker, who is training for a career in the line trade at Ozarks Technical Community College...
As demand on the grid increases and extreme weather events grow more severe, utilities need infrastructure they can depend on. Strength, speed, and reliability are no longer optional...
Analyzing claims about capacity, heat tolerance, and weather resistance, the piece reveals that many advantages of composite conductors are overstated, and that steel conductors...
In this ICYMI episode of the Line Life Podcast, we are sharing the narrated version of an article from the November 2025 issue of T&D World magazine on how Ameren Illinois...
Utilities are adopting advanced assessment technologies and structural modeling to extend the lifespan of poles, prioritize interventions, and efficiently manage infrastructure...
As the grid evolves with electrification, distributed energy resources, and telecommunications, utilities face increasing demands for rapid, accurate structural assessments. Advances...
As warehouses increasingly deploy robots for automation, their power demands are set to surge, creating significant challenges for existing electrical infrastructure, especially...
The new agreement allows NorthWestern Energy to upgrade its wireless network for real-time control, enhanced connectivity, and faster outage restoration, marking a significant...
With GeoForce Utility Technologies, the company plans to inspect more than 125,000 poles projected to result in nearly $24 million in additional cost-savings.
In a complaint filed with FERC, the coalition has asked to provide targeted relief from Order No. 1000 solicitation requirements in the MISO and SPP to expedite urgently required...
The agreement, designed to ensure Meta pays its full cost of service, is expected to deliver approximately $2 billion in customer savings to Entergy Louisiana customers over 20...
The framework is expected to minimize interconnection timelines, improve grid planning confidence, and accelerate access to power without compromising reliability or affordability...
The collaboration between Octopus Energy, Schneider Electric, and Uplight focuses on developing innovative software to manage distributed energy resources like smart thermostats...