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    Hitachi Energy and TenneT Sign Supplier Agreement For Transmission Grid Development Program In Germany

    Sept. 27, 2023
    TenneT is now modernizing its infrastructure to meet the growing electricity demand associated with the energy transition.
    National Grid
    Substations

    National Grid Transports Over 1,300 Tons of Supergrid Transformers Across the UK in H1 2024

    June 24, 2024
    Two supergrid transformers are planned for delivery to National Grid’s Elstree substation in Hertfordshire in June.
    NREL
    Transmission Reliability

    New NREL Report Highlights Pathways to Unlock Full Potential of Interregional Transmission

    June 14, 2024
    The report identifies issues that prevent current transmission facilities from delivering their maximum potential value and proposes solutions to overcome these challenges.
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    Transmission

    Federal-State Initiative Launched to Modernize U.S. Power Grid and Enhance Resilience

    May 28, 2024
    The focus is on deploying advanced conductors and grid enhancing technologies, which enhance transmission capacity and efficiency. This approach aims to integrate renewable energy...
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    Coalition Calls for Robust Funding for Transmission in FY 2025 Budget

    May 7, 2024
    The groups highlighted the potential of upgrading and expanding the nation’s transmission network in a joint letter to Congress.
    Consolidated Edison Inc.
    Plans call for the transmission (green) and distribution (blue) substations to be built by 2028.
    Utility Business

    Con Edison Execs Outline Substation Build Plans

    Oct. 4, 2023
    A JFK-area upgrade is part of work proposed as part of the company’s $14.6B, three-year spending outlook.
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    Podcasts

    T&D Talk, Episode 5: Undergrounding High-Voltage Transmission Lines

    Oct. 4, 2023
    Randy Denmon of Southwire explains best practices for undergrounding transmission lines for the third part of Southwire's podcast series.
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    Transmission

    Eltel to Build €23 Million Transmission Line for Fingrid

    Oct. 3, 2023
    The new transmission line, operating at 400+110 kV, will run in the mid-Eastern region of Finland.
    PNM Resources
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    Utility Business

    Utility Executives Laud Legislative Changes in Texas

    Aug. 21, 2023
    Shorter regulatory timelines and new funding mechanisms set the stage for more investments. ‘We now certainly anticipate upside when we roll forward the new five-year capital ...