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FERC said it is moving to ensure transmission reliability and an uninterrupted supply of electricity by requiring RTOs and ISOs and grid operators to either defend or revise their...
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Learning Resources

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AI is accelerating data center demand faster than the grid can respond. Find out what utility leaders say about congestion, time-to-power delays, and the infrastructure strategies...
June 18, 2026
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This executive webinar summary from May 2026, explores how DLMS/COSEM and standards-based strategies empower multi-vendor ecosystems, drive innovation at the grid edge, and deliver...
June 16, 2026
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As grid demand rises, smarter transmission line ratings can unlock hidden capacity, reduce congestion, and improve reliability without new infrastructure. This paper explores ...
June 12, 2026
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This Ask the Expert discusses strategies to strengthen critical infrastructure protection by integrating radar intrusion detection, edge AI surveillance, and advanced camera technologie...
June 4, 2026

Podcasts

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T&D World loves to put apprentices in the spotlight in its Faces of the Future department. For this episode of the Line Life Podcast, we are featuring the 2028 Apprentice ...
June 19, 2026
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Listen to this Line Life Podcast episode to discover practical hurricane-response strategies, rapid-restoration successes and community support initiatives shared by Duke Energy...
June 12, 2026
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In this episode, T&D World Editorial Director Nikki Chandler and Head of Content Amy Fischbach recap their experience at the 2026 IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition in Chicago...
June 12, 2026
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Line Life
In this episode, Austin discusses the challenges of line work in Florida and his efforts to educate others in the line trade through social media.
June 5, 2026

Transmission

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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...
April 1, 2026
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The multi-year agreement enables TenneT to install real-time sensors on transmission lines, leveraging drone technology for quick deployment, and aims to maximize existing infrastructur...
June 16, 2026
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As part of its broader $2 billion resilience initiative, Entergy Louisiana is reinforcing approximately 640 poles in St. Bernard Parish to withstand winds up to 150 mph. These...
June 15, 2026
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FPL's proposed transmission infrastructure, including multiple high-voltage lines, received approval from the FPSC to support system reliability, reduce overload risks, and accommodate...
June 12, 2026

Distribution

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A substation’s dead-end structure.
People’s Electric Cooperative (PEC) leverages drone technology to enhance inspection accuracy and efficiency, integrating aerial data into their asset management system to enable...
May 29, 2026
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Nathan Brownell of CenterPoint Energy shares his utility's plan to have the most resilient coastal grid in the country through its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative,
May 1, 2026
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While undergrounding utility lines can reduce some risks associated with severe weather and wildfires, the high expenses, maintenance challenges, and residual wildfire risks suggest...
April 10, 2026
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Utilities are adopting advanced assessment technologies and structural modeling to extend the lifespan of poles, prioritize interventions, and efficiently manage infrastructure...
April 7, 2026

Operations

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In honor of lineworkers who are dads, we are airing a new June musical playlist of fishing tunes just in time for Father's Day weekend.
June 18, 2026
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Pedernales Electric Cooperative shares the story of Lonnie Campos, regional operations supervisor, and his two lineworker sons for Father's Day.
June 18, 2026
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The partnership expands Tallman's capabilities and resources, ensuring continued support for lineworkers through tools, equipment, services and support.
June 18, 2026
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The utility and energy sectors are increasingly deploying drones for transmission line inspections, pipeline monitoring, and storm damage assessments, with regulatory changes ...
June 17, 2026

Business & Policy

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Major transactions like NextEra's $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy and Alphabet's $4.75 billion purchase of Intersect Power highlight the growing convergence of technology...
June 18, 2026
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Power sector M&A in 2025 saw a shift towards large-scale consolidations across regulated utilities, natural gas, and renewables, emphasizing securing capacity, leveraging private...
June 16, 2026
American Wire Group states that both Flavio Garcia and Reese Barillari will play important roles in advancing power utility supply across their respective regions within the company...
June 15, 2026
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Data analytics provider IFS Copperleaf and HData, an AI-native operating platform, are partnering to create a centralized library of energy regulatory information as the energy...
June 15, 2026

Distributed Energy Resources

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Expected to come online in 2029, Salt River Project (SRP) and Energy Dome plan to bolster grid infrastructure by accelerating the deployment of non-lithium-ion LDES technologies...
June 18, 2026
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The wind farm, located in New Mexico, has a total net summer generating capacity of 3,650 MW and is composed of 916 wind turbines, according to a release from the EIA.
June 17, 2026
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The Pediment BESS, located in Mesa's tech corridor, is part of SRP's plan to double its energy storage capacity over the next decade, aiding in grid reliability and accommodating...
June 16, 2026
Sparkfund
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Distributed front-of-the-meter batteries can enhance capacity, defer infrastructure upgrades, and improve reliability through coordinated planning and operational integration....
June 15, 2026