Tag: USA
National Grid completes portion of $49 M project
USA, Boston: National Grid has recently announced the completion of a portion of the Ready Path Solution, the grid reliability project for the Boston region.
Remaining true to honouring our commitments – Interview with Ricardo Suarez, CEO of Prolec GE
Transformers Magazine brings an interview with Ricardo Suarez from Prolec GE, held at IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition, New Orleans, 25-28 April 2022.
Entergy Texas energizes new substation in Huntsville
USA, Texas, Huntsville: Entergy Texas, Inc. recently completed a substation that is part of a $43.5 M investment in the Huntsville distribution network.
Our desire is to co-create with our customers – Interview with Hitachi Energy at IEEE PES T&D 2022
USA, New Orleans: Transformers Magazine brings an interview with a trio of experts from Hitachi Energy, held at IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition, which took place in New Orleans 25-28 April 2022.
Digital transformation for asset health solutions – interview with Dan Roth, Dynamic Ratings, at IEEE T&D 2022
USA, New Orleans: Transformers Magazine brings an interview with Dan Roth of Dynamic Ratings, from IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition which took place in New Orleans 25-28 April 2022.
Celco Power installs $312 M hurricane-withstanding equipment
USA, Louisiana: Cleco Power has invested into $312 M-worth equipment that can withstand hurricane-force winds up to 130 mph.
Biden administration launches $2.5 B power grid program
USA, Washington, D.C.: DOE seeks feedback on President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments to build stronger electricity grids resilient to climate change.
Interview with Prabhat K. Jain, CEO of VTC, at IEEE T&D
USA, New Orleans: Transformers Magazine brings an interview with Prabhat K. Jain, CEO of VTC, from IEEE PES Conference and Exposition taking place in New Orleans.
JP Morgan: world needs additional $1.3 T investment into energy
USA: The world needs to find $1.3 T of incremental investment by 2030 to boost all types of energy output and infrastructure, said US bank JP Morgan
Biden administration unveils new rebate programs to replace old transformers
USA, Washington DC: The Biden administration is unveiling two new programs that will provide $20 M worth of rebates to replace old transformers.
Eversource and National Grid propose new power line
USA, Massachusetts, New Bedford: Eversource and National Grid want to construct a new overhead transmission line.
New York solidifies $4.5 B hydropower plans
USA, New York: The Big Apple takes a big step with a $4.5 B transmission line that will deliver Canadian hydropower to New York City.
IPS to acquire Tampa Armature Works
USA, South Carolina, Greenville: Integrated Power Services (IPS) announces it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Tampa Armature Works Inc. (TAW).
SCADA system as solution to remote substation management
USA, Arkansas, Berryville: electric cooperative Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation has recently faced a challenge in the managing network of substations.
Kent completes concept design of offshore substation
USA, Connecticut: Engineering consultancy Kent was awarded the design contract for the offshore substation for Avangrid Renewables’ Park City Wind project.
California ISO Board approves $2.9 B-worth 10-year plan
USA, California: California Independent System Operator (ISO) Board of Governors approved the 2021-2022 10-Year Transmission Plan on 17 March.
GE-BOND consortium to build HV electrical systems in New York
USA, New York City: A consortium between GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions and New BOND Civil & Utility Construction has been awarded an EPC contract.
IPS buys ABB’s hydro generator and transformer businesses
USA, South Carolina, Greenville: Integrated Power Services (IPS) is to acquire ABB’s US and Canadian hydro generator rewind and transformer repair businesses.
Albarrie brings innovative solutions to electric power substations
USA: North America's geotextile manufacturer comes up with a solution to prevent oil leaks from power transformers.
SRP proposes mesa-based transmission line and substation
USA, Mesa: Salt River Project (SRP) has announced a half-mile 230 kV transmission line and substation to serve energy to a data centre.
INL’s barrier system to protect substations In Northern California
USA: The Idaho National Laboratory has licensed the production of an Armored Transformer Barrier system.
Siemens Energy and National Grid team up to eliminate SF6 gases
USA: National Grid and Siemens Energy are teaming for a cutting-edge upgrade of a National Grid substation with Siemens Energy designed “Blue circuit breakers.”
AEP, Burns & McDonnell energize transmission line in West Virginia
USA, West Virginia, Boone: Burns & McDonnell, in partnership with American Electric Power (AEP), has successfully completed a four-year-long project.
USA’s utility is going to use AI to digitize its power transmission system
USA: Company eSmart Systems will work with Topeka, Kansas-headquartered Evergy, to digitize Evergy’s power transmission system.
