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Fortnightly Magazine - April 2025

21st Century Transmission

CTC Global

“We started in 2003 with the simple idea that modern materials – in this case carbon fiber and smart conductor designs – would enable electric utilities to move much more power down their existing rights-of-way and put off the need to add significant new transmission corridors.”
Byline: 

J.D. Sitton

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FERC Order 881: Its Importance and Solutions

Burns & McDonnell

“FERC wants to have a better understanding of how those capacities will change based on more accurate ambient weather conditions. FERC increased the reporting requirement from two seasonal ratings to four seasonal ratings and added a ten-day ambient adjusted rating requirement based on forecasted hourly temperatures.”
Byline: 

Janson Ferrera and Sam Agranoff

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Unlocking Technology's Value for Utilities

Culture, Training – Keys to Overcoming Challenges

“Delivering the intended value on technology investment is critical to industry transformation. It will require a robust focus on retooling the workforce, as well as strategic clarity and a new mindset for utility executives.”
Byline: 

Omar Al-Juburi, Timothy Haskell, and Hetal Patel

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Grid's Physical Security

POWER Engineers

“At an enterprise level, what every utility should do is create a risk profile for these facilities. Not every substation is built the same, and they all face different challenges.”
Byline: 

Chris Ott

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Affordability of Water Utility Service

Understanding the Complexities

“In order to reduce the number of rate cases perceived as increasing customer discontent, many commissions have tried balancing the need for utilities to meet regulatory requirements with a more predictable rate pattern.”
Byline: 

Mary-Anna Holden and Butch Howard

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Data Center-AI Opportunity (or Trap)

A Recommended Approach

“Utilities need to review current tariff structures and regulatory processes to ensure they are suitable and sufficiently dynamic to support needed investment and recovery.”
Byline: 

Josh Olazabal

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The Three Gs of Clean Energy: Grid, Growth, and Globe

Powered by SEPA

“The key lies in smart planning. Managed charging, demand response programs, and energy efficiency initiatives can help us meet this new demand without overwhelming our infrastructure. Through SEPA Academy and our Working Groups, we’re ensuring that stakeholders have the insights, tools, and resources to navigate this period of rapid expansion.”
Byline: 

Sheri Givens

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EPRI's GET SET

Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies

“EPRI’s GET SET (Grid-Enhancing Technologies for a Smart Energy Transition) initiative explores four key technologies aimed at boosting the electric grid’s capacity: Dynamic Line Ratings, Advanced Conductors, Transmission Topology Optimization, and Advanced Power Flow Controllers.”
Byline: 

Drew McGuire and Victor Diez

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Introducing the 9th Annual Global Electrification Forum

Connecting Interdependent Energy Futures

“From May 5-9, EEI International Programs will host the ninth annual Global Electrification Forum, where the world’s leading electric company executives and thought leaders will gather to further the conversation on sustainable energy transitions and universal access to electricity.”
Byline: 

Lawrence Jones

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