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Industry Experts Say Storage, Renewables, Transmission Key Parts of 2025 Energy Outlook

December 30, 2024
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The outlook for the power generation sector in 2025 promises a continuation of the energy transition, though there’s plenty of debate about the direction of the industry. Advocates for renewable […]

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Transmission Backbone for Western Renewables

October 31, 2024
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Renewables, mainly wind and solar, are expanding rapidly in my home state (California) and the rest of the Western Grid. Many of these are “Grid-Scale” generation projects – hundreds of MW. Also, many of these projects tend to be concentrated a particular area because of concentration of the renewable resource (mostly wind) or financial consideration (like low-cost long-term..
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$1.5B Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study

October 4, 2024
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The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded capacity contracts of up to $ 1.5 billion to four major transmission lines under its Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP) to aid the transfer of 7.1 […]

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The National Transmission Planning Study highlights the significant benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology in transmission expansion. It finds that HVDC offers greater control, modular designs, and efficiency in transmitting electricity over long distances. HVDC technology plays a crucial role in large-scale interregional transmission, particularly in the central U.S., and is key to achieving substantial cost savings and system reliability. The study emphasizes that HVDC's advanced multiterminal converters and transmission capabilities provide the most substantial benefits to consumers by enhancing grid resilience and supporting renewable energy integration. Image courtesy: Hitachi Energy

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$2.2B for 13 GW of New Transmission Capacity: DOE Unveils Latest Boost for U.S. Grid Modernization

August 6, 2024
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The Biden administration will invest $ 2.2 billion in eight projects under its Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership (GRIP) program to bolster the nation’s power grid with nearly 13 GW of […]

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Discovery of Rare Bee Species in Con Edison’s Transmission Right-of-Way Creates a Buzz

June 18, 2024
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Biologists’ most exciting discovery to date is a male Nomada electella, a species that had never been recorded in New York. “The discovery of regionally rare bee species on transmission corridors is incredibly important for pollinator conservation,” said Molly Jacobson, native pollinator ecologist, SUNY-ESF. “These rare bees rely on very specific resources, like..
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Federal Transmission Manager (Portland, OR) #111970 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

March 21, 2024
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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Acts as an account manager with both Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) representing PacifiCorp’s interest as a transmission customer and as a trade partner in the wholesale electric markets.  This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationship with both BPA and WAPA.  Represents PacifiCorp in BPA and WAPA rate proceedings, stakeholder processes, and record of decisions.  Forms a partnership with BPA and WAPA to facilitate expansion of organized markets in the West.  Works to ensure PacifiCorp retail customers continue to benefit from the BPA Residential Exchange Program. Most of the work and interaction will be with Bonneville Power Administration.

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

  • Single point of contact with BPA and WAPA for matters concerning PacifiCorp’s interest as a transmission customer, energy trade partner, organized market expansion, and retail customer rates. 
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