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What's next for U.S. energy policy? At #CERAWeek2025 by S&P Global, President Trump’s Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, laid out the administration’s energy vision—one that prioritizes natural gas, critiques past renewable policies, and puts AI-driven innovation front and center. ?? Wright argues wind & solar remain unproven at scale. ?? Calls for a shift away from “quasi-religious” climate policies. ?? Warns of EV mandates hurting the auto industry. ?? Emphasizes AI’s energy demands & national security stakes. A shift in energy policy is underway. What does this mean for utilities, businesses & consumers? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbWCDk85 Let’s discuss—how should we balance affordability, reliability, and sustainability? ??? #EnergyPolicy #Utilities #GridModernization #AI

Tune in to the Line Life Podcast to discover the essential skills and safety practices for apprentices in the line trade. Our latest episode features insights on what it's like to work underground in Chicago. It features Luis Gutierrez, a ComEd underground apprentice, who hopes to be a crew leader one day by focusing on hard work and safety. To listen to the full episode, go to https://lnkd.in/gwMHXtaY You can also listen to other episodes in our Faces of the Future series by visiting linelife.podbean.com. If you have an apprentice lineworker you would like to nominate for our podcast series and related department in the print magazine, email me at [email protected]. Let's put more apprentices in the spotlight and recognize them for their hard work and dedication to the line trade! #apprentice #training #chicago #linework #lineworkers

In this episode of T&D World Live we sit down with Elizabeth Cook, Vice President of Technical Strategy for Association of Edison Illuminating Company, to explore the transformation of the power grid and the crucial role of integrated system planning. https://bit.ly/41GHQJM

Last day to register for our final webchat with T&D World, tomorrow morning. Join Matthew Zafuto and Chris Fleming for a discussion into how drones could unlock powerful new approaches to wildfire mitigation. Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/ety-ewww

Oftentimes, lineworkers work with tree crews, especially after storm response. For this week's T&D World Line Life Podcast episode, we are exploring the topic of technology in utility vegetation management. Tune in to the episode by going to https://lnkd.in/gwgeztHU or linelife.podbean.com. Our guests include Lawrence Kahn of Tulane University Law School; Jason Grossman, manager of vegetation management at Liberty Utilities; and Phil Swart of CLEARWAY INDUSTRIES LLC. They describe how arborists and other professionals in the UVM industry use AI, AR and VR to improve productivity and safety in the office and the field. To learn more about UVM, stay tuned for our June 2025 Vegetation Management Supplement, published in partnership with the Utility Arborist Association. Also, save the date for the next Trees & Utilities conference, presented by the UAA and the Arbor Day Foundation, Sept. 9-12, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Trees & Lines: A Utility Vegetation Management Podcast International Lineman's Rodeo #uvm #utilityvegetationmanagement #arborist #technology #linemansrodeokc

Get ready for the premier event in transmission and distribution – DISTRIBUTECH in Dallas, TX, from March 24-27. Experience over 700 exhibitors, innovative solutions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Let’s drive the future of energy together! Register today and get 20% off ?? https://lnkd.in/gAetJg9D #partner

?? The U.S. grid is at a crossroads. ?? We need more transmission, but building new high-voltage power lines can take a decade or more. Meanwhile, demand from hyperscale datacenters and electrification is pushing our grid to its limits. See: Reconductoring. By replacing old wires with advanced conductors, utilities can double or even quadruple power capacity using existing transmission corridors. ? Federal & state regulators are taking notice ? Major media outlets are covering the potential ? Innovative technologies like ACCC & AECC are proving their impact globally So why aren’t we moving faster? Is upgrading the grid with proven technology really riskier than doing nothing? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d2qjKiEA #Energy #GridModernization #Transmission #Utilities #Innovation

Are your utility workflows keeping up with electrification? As demand grows, utilities must prioritize smarter. Learn how advanced inspections help optimize budgets, safety, and efficiency. Join the webinar with experts from Zeitview .

Energy trends & challenges: What’s next? A talk with industry veterans Gene Wolf and Rick Bush. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4hKLckp #TDWorld #IndustryTrends

Do more with better insights. Utilities face growing workloads—how can they prioritize smarter? Join us to explore how?advanced inspections using drones and AI-driven analytics help utilities optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance?safety. With expert speakers from Zeitview .