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    Planning for the Extreme
    Electric Utility Operations

    Lineworker Focus: Jolene Cicci

    June 27, 2024
    Jolene Cicci, a troubleshooter for West Penn Power, has 35 years of experience in the line trade.
    Photo by Unitil.
    Grid Security

    Defense-In-Depth Cybersecurity

    June 21, 2024
    This strategy combines technology with best practice security management to create protective layers that reduce the risk of attacks and intrusions.
    Illustration 220079130 © Arm2528 | Dreamstime.com
    Distributed Energy Resources

    Unlocking the Power of Microgrids

    June 19, 2024
    Beyond the basic “what is” question, more questions arise for utilities and their relationships with them. What do microgrids mean for utilities? Are they the answers for climate...
    Photo 317152868 © Nathee Sanbooytho | Dreamstime.com
    Metering

    Smart Meters Alone Can’t Fix Our Problems: Why We Need a New Approach to Consumption Data

    June 19, 2024
    Whether capturing time-of-use data from the surging demand of new EV owners, understanding what the impact will be of heating electrification on both the electric and gas systems...
    Electric Utility Operations

    Faces of the Future of Line Work: Melissa Dawe

    June 18, 2024
    Melissa Dawe would like to be part of helping to train other line workers coming into the trade, and would like to see more women coming into the line work.

    More content from June 2024

    Photo by PG&E.
    Wildfire

    Layers of Protection Can Reduce Wildfire Risk

    June 17, 2024
    PG&E deploys a remotely operated controlled-burn system, next-gen drones, wireless remote grids and more to enable layers of protection.
    Photo by Rebecca Gustaf, Sandia National Laboratory.
    Microgrids

    Coding Better Microgrids

    June 13, 2024
    In the pursuit of a self-healing grid, scientists, engineers and utilities work together on tying grid assets together in more efficient ways.
    Electric Utility Operations

    Taking the Next Step in Your Utility Career

    June 10, 2024
    If you’re considering a consulting career after retirement, here’s what you should know.
    Smart Utility

    Energy Management’s New Frontier

    June 7, 2024
    The IRA is getting lots of attention because homeowners are an important element in decarbonization.
    Overhead Transmission

    The Need for Speed: Voltage-Source Converter Applications for HVDC

    June 6, 2024
    Expanding the power grid to keep up with the customer’s demand.
    Photo by ABB.
    Electric Utility Operations

    Extend Asset Lifespan, Embrace Sustainability

    June 6, 2024
    Utilities can improve the use of their existing asset capacity by following an all-encompassing and predictive servicing approach.
    Photo by Snohomish Public Utility District.
    Microgrids

    Tulalip Tribes Plans Microgrid for Resiliency

    June 5, 2024
    Snohomish PUD provides design and engineering support as the Tulalip Tribes of Washington plan its own microgrid, looking to create a resiliency zone in the long term.
    Photo by Con Edison.
    Transmission Reliability

    Con Edison's Key Considerations For Utility Resilience Planning

    June 3, 2024
    Con Edison’s resilience plan is meant to prevent and mitigate outages, protect public safety, and reduce customer impacts and inconvenience.
    Smart Utility

    T&D World Live Update: Learning Lab - No Regrets

    May 31, 2024
    The workshop will take an overview of transmission and distribution planning for the next couple of decades as an old grid faces new challenges.