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Entergy
Entergy is asking regulators to spend $15B over the next 10 years to harden an overhead system from the late 1900’s. But, in 2022 and after massive hurricanes in 2005 and 2021 wiped out much of the T&D serving New Orleans, why would Entergy propose more of the...
Underground or overhead 46KV in paradise? HECO vs Neighbors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B_cb9aInY0 HECO said the cost to put the power lines overhead is $6.7 million. Underground, it will cost $25 million. https://lnkd.in/gpHDwbKV But, what is total the cost of ownership of these overhead lines compared to...
Entergy
Entergy is asking regulators to spend $15B over the next 10 years to harden an overhead system from the late 1900’s. But, in 2022 and after massive hurricanes in 2005 and 2021 wiped out much of the T&D serving New Orleans, why would Entergy propose more of the...
Underground or overhead 46KV in paradise? HECO vs Neighbors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B_cb9aInY0 HECO said the cost to put the power lines overhead is $6.7 million. Underground, it will cost $25 million. https://lnkd.in/gpHDwbKV But, what is total the cost of ownership of these overhead lines compared to...
AI Robot Self Aware
Elon Musk has said that Artificial Intelligence is far more dangerous than nuclear weapons. https://lnkd.in/gxFD27Uu Now, this former Google engineer claims that the AI robot is self aware. AI has many good possible applications for our industry but we will...
AN ELECTRIC BUS CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BATTERY EXPLOSION IN PARIS
A state-owned public transport operator in Paris has pulled out 149 electric buses from its fleet after two of them spontaneously exploded within the same month.
Mercedes AA Class
April 1st fun from SNL. In case you missed the Mercedes AA ….be sure to wait for last line. Very funny. LINK
Power Production By Source
The “Power Production by Source” graphic herein shows a 10 year trend in power production for each state.
Burial Benefits
Here's a podcast about the benefits of burying lines: Mike Beehler, spokesman for the Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative, or PDI2, advocates for more strategic line burials around the country. Mike says many utilities are seeing benefits of burial beyond...
Undergrounding and ESG
Investors are increasingly socially aware. They invest in value but also examine how a company sustains the environment, engages the community, and operates the organization. Investors evaluate the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores of publicly traded...
Critical Infrastructure for Critical Times
Michael E. Beehler & Robert Kondziolka Customers without electricity for days or weeks? Does that happen in the United States of America in the 21st Century? Increasingly, the answer is yes. Wildfires, hurricanes, ice storms, floods and more seem to come more...
Trenchless Technology Podcast
This Trenchless Technology podcast is a fast-paced and informative update on T&D undergrounding and pdi2.org. Listen here: https://trenchlesstechpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-19-the-future-is-now-with-undergrounding-power-lines/ Learn about the impact of...
Ida knocks out all transmission lines into New Orleans
Utility Dive Article 1MM customers out of service for weeks! All 8 transmission lines serving New Orleans are down and the generation is tripped off. In the short run, we need to support the line crews that will risk life and limb rebuilding a tangled mess of wood,...
Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Utilities
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) in which computers have human brain like “thinking ability” is being used, today, by most major companies across America and the world. In fact, there is a massive technology race for dominance in AI between the USA and...
Link: Is it time for you to consider undergrounding some of your distribution lines?
Two North American utilities are burying more than 6,000 miles of power lines combined. Project managers from each one describe why they did it, how they did it, and what lessons they have learned along the way.
Hydrogen has great future potential
More and more electric and gas utilities are starting pilot projects. Public Utilities Fortnightly just interviewed Entergy’s Rod West on their strategic locational advantage and their long term vision for hydrogen…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the T&D system?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the T&D system???? Yes….for analysis of UAV line inspection data, predicting substation equipment condition, using AMI voltage data for distribution transformers and now, on NYPA’s Long Island Sound Cable, transmission cable analysis.
National Grid Moves Into Hydrogen
National Grid joins NextEra and LADWP in announcing their move into hydrogen
Stay Safe and Warm—And Resilient
Stay safe and warm. Texas isn’t the only place it’s gonna be cold. Bitter cold (-15) predicted for KC as well on 02/15. Always a reminder of the value of the grid!
Where Is My Smart City
COVID-19, unrest in the streets and a contentious Presidential election significantly slowed efforts for smart cities and the positive economic development that results. But 2021 is here.
Ameren Wins Confidence
Ameren won confidence for a new transmission line.
Duke Energy’s Solar Plants
Duke Energy joins FP&L in getting regulatory approval to build massive solar plants in the coming years.
CEO for the Day 2021—Post COVID-19
The challenges of 2020 are a true test of American business leadership especially in our regulated electric and gas utilities with an “obligation” to serve. This post explores where CEOs should focus.
Rethinking Resiliency Published at Fortnightly
Even working within the most ideal conditions, operating a safe, reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric utility is a challenging task. Unfortunately, 2020 has been anything but ideal.