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Over 1570 GW of #cleanenergy projects are waiting for transmission connections in the U.S. Improved coordination between #transmission and distributed energy resources (DERs) is essential to achieving our clean energy goals and provides the opportunity to decentralize energy production, empower consumers, and reduce emissions. A new report authored by Strategen for United highlights the opportunity for coordination between large-scale transmission systems and #DERs. By planning these elements together, we can ensure that DERs and transmission infrastructure complement one another, providing flexible, resilient, and clean energy for all. Download the full report: https://hubs.ly/Q02QZQpj0

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Marco Tozzi, Director of Asset Performance at Camlin Energy, sheds light on their integrated approach—combining software, sensors, and services—to tackle one of the power sector’s critical challenges: the risk of transformer failure. As infrastructure ages and lead times for new transformers increase, Camlin Energy is stepping in with proactive support, from specification reviews and factory audits to continuous monitoring. This comprehensive approach helps reduce failure risks, extend asset lifespan, and ensure reliability for their customers. Curious to hear more? Watch the full interview for Marco’s expert insights: https://lnkd.in/dBErDWab

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In the final clip from our technology showcase with Transformer Technology our Asset Performance director Marco Tozzi caught up with Ben Lanz. During their discussion Marco highlights the challenges in managing the life cycle of transformers, emphasizing that asset risk begins right from specification and design. He then discusses how the integration of sensor software and experts can combine to help ensure optimized performance and maximize the working life of the transformer.

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???♀??This week, we join the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) in celebrating?Careers in Energy Week—an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the diverse and impactful careers that power our nation. ? Careers in Energy Week highlights the essential role energy professionals play in providing reliable services, supporting clean energy, and creating stable jobs across various sectors, including electricity, natural gas, and renewables. At KRA, we’re proud to help individuals explore these opportunities through workforce development and training programs that prepare them for success in this evolving industry.? ? Key Numbers: ???The energy industry supports 7 million jobs, contributing 5%?of U.S. GDP. ??Energy employers expect to hire over 215,000 workers?in the next three years. ???Average?compensation for energy roles is around $75,000+, with many positions offering even more. ???Hundreds of apprenticeship programs offer "earn and learn" opportunities. ? Whether you're a student, a transitioning worker, or exploring a new career path,?Get Into Energy provides resources across all energy sectors. Visit?Get Into Energy?to discover how you can power your future: ?? https://getintoenergy.org/ #WorkforceDevelopment #CareersinEnergyWeek #GetIntoEnergy #KRACorporation

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Ever wonder about the types of work can you do as an engineer? One career path is helping provide natural gas for people to heat their homes! Learn what @National Grid’s Diego King, Elizabeth Praught, and Rob House do as engineers in this video: https://bit.ly/3zo2VNw. #engineeringcareers #careerpaths #STEMjobs #STEMcareers #WomeninStem #engineers #careerdevelopment #STEMEd #teaching #teachers #students

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PJM Interconnection and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) are teaming up to enhance power flows between their grids. This joint study, set for completion early next year, aims to boost reliability and resiliency through coordinated transmission analysis. This initiative responds to calls from state utility regulators, governors, and advocacy coalitions to address near-term needs and lay the groundwork for the future. Increasing transfer capacity could save over $15 billion by 2035! With the Big WIRES Act in Congress and the Department of Energy highlighting the need for new transfer capacity, this project is a crucial step towards a more resilient and sustainable energy future. #GridInnovation #EnergyEfficiency #PJM #MISO #SustainableEnergy #GridResiliency #EnergySavings #utilitiesmanagement #utilitiesmanager #energymarket #energyconsumption #energycosts #energyanalysis

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?Maneuverability ?Insulated Mobile Elevated Work Platform ??Learn how the Z-45 SUB can increase productivity and safety during substation maintenance.

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For decades, Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) conductors have been widely regarded as the paragon of strength and resiliency in the power grid and utility markets. As a result, CCS is used in some of the most unforgiving environments and applications — frost-heaving soils in substation ground grids, gale-force winds in pole-top transformer connections, and the unearthly cold and relentless radiation of space. To back up CCS's reputation for superior strength, Copperweld engineering received requests from customers to perform lab tests that measure the flex-fatigue endurance of Copperweld CCS conductors compared to equivalent-ampacity copper products. They stepped up to the challenge. Find out the results of this CCS vs. Copper endurance test: https://lnkd.in/g73_iCbA #Copperweld #PowerGrid #CCS #Bimetals

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The DOE Grid Deployment Office has been studying how expanding transmission could help: ? integrate more renewable energy ? lower the cost of energy generation ? decrease carbon emissions from grid operations A new PNNL report, part of the National Transmission Planning Study, shows that with careful planning, new transmission lines and renewables would be able to keep the western grid stable even with high energy demand. ??

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Grid Assurance was pleased to work with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in their recent report to Congress titled Large Power Transformer Resilience. The DOE spent considerable time with Grid Assurance to more fully understand our operations and value proposition for the electric utility industry. We look forward to future meetings and collaboration with the DOE as the industry tackles how to restore the nation’s transmission grid when a catastrophic event occurs – whether that’s a physical attack, a cyber-attack, or like the most recent events involving extreme weather. #gridresilience https://lnkd.in/efPe5TXB

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While replacing existing transmission lines known as conductors with advanced conductors could enable 764 GW of transmission-connected solar by 2035, some utilities are slow to adopt the technology. Two utilities that have used advanced conductors for years shared their experiences on a webinar. #GridsIntegration #Conductors #NVEnergy

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“Most proposed storage projects (on the grid side) never get built…!” Energy storage deployment should be growing rapidly, driven by falling battery costs and the Inflation Reduction Act's incentives. However, an interconnection backlog of 540 GW is stalling many projects. Todd Olinsky-Paul, senior project director at Clean Energy States Alliance, points out that the high cost of interconnection can derail otherwise viable projects.? "If the margins for your project are good but not phenomenal and it turns out you're going to have to pay a lot to get it connected… it may completely kill the economics of your project." While reforming the interconnection process is crucial, greater emphasis should be placed on integrating Behind-the-Meter (BTM) energy storage, which bypasses interconnection queues. BTM storage solutions like the IceBrick? system store energy when renewable production is high and discharge it during peak demand, alleviating grid pressure and enhancing renewable integration without relying on extensive transmission infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/eRZVQTZJ #CoolingGlobalWarming #EnergyStorage #TES #renewables #decarbonization?

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"...the average plant takes three to four years to build and new energy transmission power lines take three to six years to connect everything together." Does it have to take this long? What if we think out-of-the-box? What if we allowed entrepreneurs to start independent and unregulated utilities? Eliminating state electricity regulation might speed things up by a couple of years for those utilities while the competition for customers would bring forth all sorts of innovations that we can't even imagine today. And better still, there is no need for taxpayers to step in. Interested? Let's talk. https://lnkd.in/gDPNi2pd

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?? #EnergyInfrastructureReformUpdate Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) are crafting bipartisan legislation to reform the permitting process for energy infrastructure. This initiative aims to: ? Expedite renewable energy projects and pipelines ?? Meet growing power demands from sectors like data centers and manufacturing ?? Enhance grid reliability and transmission capacity It’s great to see collaboration across party lines to build a solution that works for all! ??Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMRRN5j4? #BipartisanBill #RenewableEnergy #Infrastructure #GridReliability

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"Black start" is the ability to restart parts of the power system from scratch to recover from a blackout, and so critical to the reliability and resilience of our electric power system.?For nuclear reactors, GE-Hitachi's BWRX, Kairos Power, NuScale's design, and TerraPower's Natrium are adaptable to black start… https://lnkd.in/egDcAbUv

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Last week, the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 passed out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources. Energy Workforce President?Tim Tarpley?weighed in on the legislation's progress to World Oil, stating, “The progress of the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 is a tremendous milestone for the energy services sector. With global energy demand steadily rising, it is critical that we develop the necessary energy infrastructures to meet not only American energy needs but those of our allies abroad. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHVGq8FD

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Our #transmission infrastructure is way overdue for an upgrade — but new transmission projects can take years to complete. We don’t have time to waste if we’re going to keep pace with our electrification needs, and there are opportunities to make our current transmission grid more efficient while we build the grid for the future. What can we do in the meantime to get the most out of the grid? Deploy grid-enhancing technologies, known as #GETs. Watch this to learn more! https://hubs.ly/Q02tZk4h0

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