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    Great River Energy Builds Resilience
    Energized three phase training has elevated focus and calculated movements for each work station.
    Safety and Training

    Energized Training in a Safe, Controlled Environment

    Dec. 1, 2022
    North Carolina apprentice lineworkers can practice on energized lines for real-world training.
    Photo by Elenia Verkko Oyj.
    A pilot project was carried out to verify a distribution network and electricity market integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) concept based on shared ownership of the equipment, dual use of the system resources and a new service market model.
    Distributed Energy Resources

    Battery Storage for Rural Networks

    Nov. 18, 2022
    In sparsely populated Finland, Elenia Verkko Oyj is studying how battery energy storage systems might serve in the utility’s rural distribution networks.
    Photo by Entergy Arkansas.
    Entergy Arkansas Engineers Anthony Johnson (left) and Aaron Scruggs fly distribution circuit in Little Rock, looking for trouble along lines, including wires, poles and equipment.
    Test and Measurement

    Entergy Arkansas Drone Team Takes New Approach to R&R

    Nov. 16, 2022
    A team of three employees and two drones inspects equipment at a low cost and finds ways to strengthen the electric grid.
    Photo by NPPD.
    Just west of the new training facility (top left) sits a 115kV substation (shown here during construction) that is used for training technicians. Parts from this substation can be used to replace parts on equipment out in the field if needed.
    Safety and Training

    Nebraska Utility Invests in New Training Facility

    Nov. 16, 2022
    The multimillion-dollar facility enables Nebraska Public Power District to train on real-world scenarios in a controlled environment.
    The biggest challenge Miller faces is being aware of his surroundings, the environment and the safety of others.
    Electric Utility Operations

    Spotlight on the Line Trade: Ronnie Miller

    Nov. 15, 2022
    The biggest challenge Miller faces is being aware of his surroundings, the environment and the safety of others.

    More content from November 2022

    Photo by Alliant Energy.
    A series of breakers, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) relays and three 1.2-MVA inverters, one of which that operates in island mode only, also are integrated into the project.
    Distributed Energy Resources

    Community Microgrid a First for Wisconsin

    Nov. 15, 2022
    This new microgrid is one of several advanced research pilot projects Alliant Energy is implementing to diversify its renewable energy portfolio.
    Photo by Great River Energy.
    Pole storage yard in Dickinson, North Dakota, was added to provide easier access to supplies when poles are needed suddenly following storm damage or accidents.
    Overhead Transmission

    Minnesota Resilience

    Nov. 8, 2022
    The cooperative conducts lessons learned from storms and other self-assessments to develop and refine its resilience strategies.
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    Data Analytics

    Tis The Season For Tax Credits

    Oct. 28, 2022
    The enormity of subject matter is hard to wrap your head around, but all of these legislation acts and laws are going to have an immense impact on the power delivery system in...
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    Electrification

    Conversations About Fleet Electrification Bear Repeating

    Oct. 24, 2022
    Several speakers who represented fleet owners and vehicle manufacturers had a clear message for utilities when it comes to fleet electrification.