A transmission line is a far more complex piece of equipment than many people realize. In its simplest form it may be considered as just a pair of wires merely carrying ac power. Usually in these ...

Download the full pdf of this article, which includes the inline equations and diagrams. Discussion continues at the national level about power grid upgrades to support increased electrification. In ...

The National Electric Safety Code (NESC) includes a clause sometimes referred to as the “5-mA Rule,” which states: For voltages exceeding 98 kV ac to ground, either the clearances shall be increased ...

Transmission lines that carry power to electric customers. A hydropower line bringing electricity from Canada into the New England grid began commercial operations Friday. The 145-mile transmission ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. ITC Midwest and two other companies are moving forward with an Upper Midwest transmission project that ...

The four western states that have traditionally exported large amounts of electricity generated with fossil fuels to neighboring states are poised to draw tens of billions of dollars by exporting ...

Engineering is about tradeoffs, some obvious, some vague, some quantifiable, some qualitative, some based on judgment and sense of the situation. Here's one I just did some thinking about, though I ...

AEP Texas will construct a 765-kV transmission line to enhance electricity delivery in the Permian Basin, supporting regional growth. AEP Texas is preparing to construct the Howard-Solstice ...