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New Edition of ASCE Manual of Practice 74 Provides the Latest Guidance on Transmission Line Design

September 1, 2020 - in Electric Grid, Energy, News

Reston, Va. – ASCE’s latest manual of practice, Guidelines for Electrical Transmission Line Structural Loading, MOP 74, Fourth Edition, provides the most current and relevant loading concepts and applications specific to transmission line design. A valuable…

Video: Testing Our Infrastructure: Hydro Poles

August 24, 2020 - in Electric Grid, Energy, Maintenance, Videos

Just like you would perform regular checks on your vehicle, your furnace or your health, Hydro Ottawa regularly inspects all of our equipment across the…

Azelio signs agreement with ALEC Energy to set up renewable energy storage site in Masdar City

August 18, 2020 - in Energy, News

Azelio will install a verification project in Abu Dhabi in Q3 2020 together with Masdar and Khalifa University. The purpose of the installation is to…

Report Examines Putting Power Lines in Transportation Corridors

August 17, 2020 - in Energy, News

A 41-page report issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission outlines both the barriers and opportunities for establishing high voltage transmission lines in the nation’s transportation corridors. FERC’s report – mandated by the Further Consolidated…

Regional advantages will define future energy transitions, says Baker Institute expert

August 11, 2020 - in COVID-19, Energy, News

James A. Baker Institute of Public Policy(Image)   HOUSTON – Different countries will respond in different ways to the challenges of economic growth and environmental sustainability based upon their regional advantages, according to a new paper by an…

EPRI and GTI Launch Initiative to Accelerate Low-Carbon Energy Technologies

August 10, 2020 - in Energy, News

Des Plaines, IL (Aug. 10, 2020) – The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Gas Technology Institute (GTI) are embarking on a five-year initiative to accelerate the development and demonstration of low-carbon energy technologies. With increasingly…

Siemens Launches an Advanced Microgrid Demonstration Environment at Its New Jersey R&D Hub

August 5, 2020 - in Electric Grid, Energy, News

New living lab incorporates photovoltaics, battery storage, power infrastructure equipment, building automation and cloud platforms, setting the standard for the next generation microgrid Microgrid lab will also result in a lower CO2 footprint for the Princeton…

China’s energy infrastructure mapped by Baker Institute

July 24, 2020 - in Energy, News

HOUSTON  – Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy has released its latest China Energy Map, an open-source, interactive chart of the country’s energy infrastructure. The map was created by Shih Yu (Elsie) Hung, a research manager at the…

New ASCE Publications Offers Insight for the Design Stage of Electric Transmission Structures

July 23, 2020 - in Electric Grid, Energy, News

RESTON, Va. – In this age of increasing dependency on electricity to support digital lifestyles and economic development, new transmission lines are continually being required. Public opinion has evolved from welcoming new power lines as a sign of societal…

Addressing Catastrophic Threats to the US Electric Grid

July 17, 2020 - in Electric Grid, Energy, News

Boulder, CO - Rocky Mountain Institute’s Electricity Program has released a report assessing the current approaches to grid resilience in the United States and providing recommendations for policymakers, regulators, and industry participants. Historical…