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    Brittany Grammer
    Electric Utility Operations

    Breaking Barriers in Line Work

    Feb. 19, 2025
    A Nebraska mom defies odds and pursues a career path in line work.
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    A view back down Mt. Storm. The 5C lattice steel towers were built to withstand the region’s intense weather conditions.
    Overhead Transmission

    Dominion Powers Through Tough Terrain

    Feb. 3, 2025
    The utility overcame numerous challenges while rebuilding its Mt. Storm to Valley line in extreme mountainous terrain.
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    As many incoming presidential transition teams do, Trump said he plans to reshuffle the way the White House and federal agencies approach energy with a new council.
    Transmission Reliability

    Trump's Energy Playbook 2.0

    Jan. 30, 2025
    One goal mentioned was increasing baseload power generation to help reduce electric bills for individuals and businesses as well as prevent blackouts and brownouts.
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    Outage Management

    We’re a Wingtip Away from an Outage

    Jan. 29, 2025
    Studies reveal that roughly 90% of power outages occur on the distribution system, so reducing critter-caused outages is paramount.
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    Smart Grid

    Ready For AI-Driven Microgrids?

    Jan. 28, 2025
    Small-scale solar installations combined with cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the power delivery system.