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Grain Belt Express transmission project lands $4.9B conditional commitment loan from DOE. If finalized, the 2,500-megawatt interregional transmission line would run approximately 578 miles from Ford County, Kansas, to Callaway County, Missouri. https://ow.ly/VGhp105Q26O

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AI can bolster the grid, but does it also pose a threat? Apart from its obvious benefits, AI poses a security risk - something the federal government is now aiming to address. https://ow.ly/EyBR105PWZQ

Can new policies reshape the future of transmission? ???? Join this must-attend webinar from POWERGRID as industry experts dive into the policies and innovations aiming to transform transmission's trajectory. ?? December 10, 2024 ? 1:30-2:30PM ET ?? Online Key takeaways: ? How evolving policies could accelerate grid expansion. ? Strategies for overcoming transmission bottlenecks. ? Insights from leading policymakers and industry leaders. Don't miss this critical conversation shaping the future of our energy grid. Register now ?? https://ow.ly/9bA250Ugafe #Transmission #EnergyPolicy #Webinar #GridInnovation #PowerGrid

DISTRIBUTECH? is growing in 2025 with new forums! After the flagship event in Dallas, TX, from March 24–27, we're launching three specialized events: DTECH Data Centers & AI, DTECH Midwest, and DTECH Northeast. Each DTECH event is engineered to address the critical challenges of the T&D sector, both globally and regionally, through specialized forums and powerful networking. Our programs provide industry-leading education, rigorously curated by expert committees, covering a comprehensive range of pivotal topics: data centers, artificial intelligence, rising energy demand, microgrids, smart grid advancements, DERMs, bulk power, disaster recovery, resilience strategies, and beyond. DTECH Events empower T&D professionals with actionable insights, uniting them in their commitment to shaping the future of the grid. ?? Stay tuned for more details—this is the future of energy, reimagined! Learn more: https://ow.ly/CauX50UfZHB

Secure your spot at IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies 2025! Connect with utilities, tech leaders, municipalities, policymakers and more driving grid solutions. Register today: https://ow.ly/PpMx50Ubmbq #IEEE #GridTransformation #GridEdge

Midwest utility reaches deal with tech giants on data centers. The settlement will require new large load customers, including data centers, to make long-term financial commitments proportional to their size, which I&M says is meant to ensure that the costs to serve these customers are "reasonably recovered" from the customer, and not passed on to existing customers. https://ow.ly/GTfv105PQEH

Uplight executes ‘large’ layoff after AutoGrid integration. Uplight's CEO acknowledged layoffs impacting "dedicated, creative, and impactful employees," but said the reorganization was "necessary" to meet client needs. https://ow.ly/p71q105PQ4u

Explore the topic Advanced Distribution Operations, sponsored by G&W Electric Co., at #DISTRIBUTECH25! Don’t miss the session on National Grid's implementation of Fault Location, Isolation & Service Restoration (FLISR) for reliability, featuring experts Kashif Abdullah and Ben Chamberlain from National Grid. Discover how FLISR improves grid reliability, minimizes outages, and integrates with broader energy systems. ?? Check out the full conference program to explore this and other transformative sessions: https://ow.ly/cvAH50U9jOf