Transformer fire at substation in LA
US, Los Angeles: More than 10,000 customers were without power after a fire broke out at an electrical substation.
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$2.5 M ARC POWER Initiative broadband infrastructure grant awarded
US: Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative (BREC) announced Tuesday that it has been awarded a $2.5 M grant under the 2019 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative for the installation of 270 km (168 miles) of fiber from its corporate office in Gallipolis.
Jennifer Scanlon appointed president and CEO of UL
US: UL and parent company Underwriters Laboratories announced that, after 15 years of service, Keith Williams has decided to retire as president and CEO.
$372 M power line to be built in Maryland
Maryland, US: Transource Energy is leading development of 26 km (16 miles) $372 M new transmission lines through several Pennsylvania and Maryland counties.
NY partners with Ireland and Denmark to improve power grids
US: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York State is pursuing partnerships with Ireland and Denmark by signing two separate memorandums of understanding that will lead to improved electric infrastructure and the advancement of more renewable energy sources, including offshore wind.
100 MW solar project to be explored
US: Dominion Energy Virginia and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Thursday they will jointly explore the development of a large-scale 100 MW solar energy project on approximately 4.85 km² at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Dominion Energy proposes largest offshore wind project in United States
US: Dominion Energy recently filed a proposal with PJM for a 2,600 MW offshore wind project, which, if approved, would be the largest such project in the United States.
Appalachian Power gets approval for $40 M transmission line project
Virginia, US: The Virginia State Corporation Commission gave the go-ahead to Appalachian Power for the Glendale Area Improvements Project in Carroll and Wythe counties in Virginia.
Lightning strikes hits transformer causing damage
The storm that moved through Plumas County last night brought numerous lightning strikes to Quincy and hit several areas including a home on Bresciani Circle, the transformer at Quincy High School and a wellhouse at Wilburn Construction.
US transformer manufacturer ERMCO to invest $12 M in expansion
US: ERMCO, Inc. will invest $12 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Dyersburg.
Transformer explosion in Mississippi
Several loud booms and a bright orange ball of fire briefly lit up the sky on Thursday in downtown Biloxi after an electrical surge.
$34.3 M for transmission life extension and modernization of New York substations
New York, US: The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees last month approved $34.3 M for upgrades at its Plattsburgh, Willis and Saranac substations in Clinton County.
Mitsubishi plant seeks joint venture partners for its power transformer division
US, Memphis: Joe Durante, general manager of the Mitsubishi plant is pursuing to increase volume of the business in multiple ways — including, possibly, a sale of the Memphis plant.
Kansas to inspect power lines with drones
The Kansas Department of Transportation received permission to conduct the first-ever beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operation in the nation.
NYPA awards $93 M in on-call construction contracts
The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved the award of on-call construction contracts, totaling $93 M.
PG&E’s new substation training center
PG&E will open a new substation training facility at Livermore Training Center to give its employees experience in a safe and controlled environment before going into the field.
$729 M Redmond link extension to be built in Washington
Sound Transit’s board picked the joint venture team to finish designs and build the Downtown Redmond Link Extension project, which has a contract of $729.27 M.
Transformer explosion causes power outage
A power transformer exploded in Glendale because of the sweltering heat and caused a widespread outage.
Power station fires leave residents in the dark
US, Wisconsin: Fires at two transmission substations in Madison, Wisconsin knocked out power to thousands of customers.
Geronimo Energy acquired for $100 M
US: National Grid utility acquired renewables developer Geronimo Energy for $100 M.
Power restored after NYC transformer fire causes blackout in Manhattan
US, New York: Electricity was restored to thousands of customers in New York City on Saturday evening after an outage that knocked out traffic lights, stalled elevators and limited subway service.
New York Power Authority to pursue collaborative research with Israeli Electric Co.
The New York Power Authority and the Israel Electric Corporation are establishing a partnership to promote and support innovation in the energy sector.
Trilantic North America acquires majority interest in Sunbelt Transformer
Trilantic North America announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Sunbelt Transformer.
$18 B for grid upgrade investments in Georgia, USA
US, Georgia: Georgia Power cites nearly $18 B in recent and future investments to improve grid reliability and resiliency, and comply with federal regulations.
Offshore substation to be built in US
Vineyard Wind has selected Denmark’s Bladt Industries to build and deliver the offshore substation for what is expected to be first utility-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S.
Pioneer Power Solutions to sell transformer business for $65.5 M
US: Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. has agreed to sell its transformer divisions to New York private equity firm Mill Point Capital for $65.5 M.
Decarbonizing U.S. power grid will cost $4.5 T
US: Decarbonizing the U.S. power grid rapidly will cost $4.5 T, out of which the lion’s share is for the estimated 900 GW of storage capacity required.
Transformer explosion causes 2,400 people to lose power
US, Pasadena: An electrical transformer explosion in Monterey Park, Pasadena sparked a grass fire and cut power to thousands of customers.