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These six electricity providers were awarded for ‘exceptional’ customer programs, strategies at DISTRIBUTECH 2025

SECC’s eighth annual Best Practices Awards recognize the innovative ways that electric utilities are improving customer experience and engagement.

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G&W Electric unveils new next-gen recloser at DISTRIBUTECH 2025

The next-generation Viper-ST recloser is now available with ratings up to 170kV BIL and 1000A continuous current.

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Renew Home launches new virtual power plant platform

Renew Home VPP is a new kind of virtual power plant (VPP) that brings households and energy providers together to help households save energy and…

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Hydropower

PGE touts ‘record high’ production at Clackamas River hydro facilities after modernizations

Investments in the powerhouse appear to be paying off, helping meet growing demand and modern standards for safety and the environment, PGE said.

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Hydropower

CorPower Ocean partners with Norwegian university for AI-based wave energy project

CorPower Ocean has secured financial backing from Vinnova, Sweden's national innovation agency, to adopt AI and test its ability to drive performance and control in…

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Getting ‘forever chemicals’ out of the chips race – This Week in Cleantech

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Emergency powers to restart coal plants? – This Week in Cleantech

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Hydropower

Utilities committee weighs proposals to harness more hydropower for Maine

As Maine has honed in on solar and offshore wind to fulfill its clean energy goals, Republicans have introduced multiple bills this session to move the conversation forward on other renewable energy sources, including nuclear and now hydroelectric power.

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From hype to happening: Using AI to drive value in electric utilities

The electric utilities industry has reached a pivotal stage in its AI journey, writes contributor Casey Werth of IBM Technology.

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‘Impossible to predict’ – RWE trims US investments by nearly $11B

International energy company RWE plans to cut its U.S. investments by one-fifth, citing the unpredictability of renewable projects under President Trump.

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Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in ‘green bank’ grants

The order by U.S. District Judge Tonya Chutkan prevents — for now — the Environmental Protection Agency from ending the grant program, which totaled $20…

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DISTRIBUTECH 2025

March 24-27, 2025 | Dallas, Texas

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Southwest Power Pool is ‘well positioned’ to meet long term adequacy challenges, but it might cost hundreds of billions of dollars

A new report explores how Southwest Power Pool can meet the demand of substantial load growth while keeping electricity affordable.

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‘Solar for Y’all’ faces hazy future in Louisiana

The future of millions of dollars in funding to help low-income Louisiana residents access solar energy has grown increasingly uncertain as the Trump administration attempts…

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Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk

Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply farmers with water and protect communities…

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