Emerging trends include increased involvement of hyperscale data centers in grid planning, digitalization of transmission assets, and a shift towards faster, cost-effective solutions to ensure reliable power delivery amid accelerating growth.
The acquisition of ShredHedz expands Diamond D’s crews, equipment and reach for land clearing and mulching across the Southeast.
Join the UAA and Arbor Day Foundation at the 2026 Trees & Utilities conference for interactive workshops focusing on diversity, industry challenges and practical solutions, offering both panel and discussion formats.
Interconnection backlogs remain a significant challenge across regional transmission organizations and independent system operators.
Since 2012, SRP has distributed 33,000 free trees to customers, helping reduce energy costs, improve air quality, and support local wildlife through strategic planting of native species.
Utility bills are reportedly emerging as a “front-and-center” campaign issue among the 36 states holding gubernatorial elections in November.
Effective traffic control is more than compliance; it requires a comprehensive operating model that emphasizes ongoing training, field coaching, and leadership development. Leveraging technology and reducing turnover are key to maintaining safety, efficiency, and project timelines in dynamic utility environments.
By integrating ecological data collection into field operations, the project demonstrates how utility corridors can serve as valuable habitats, supporting pollinators and wildlife while maintaining power system integrity over time.
By most accounts, the United States appears poised to fall woefully short of meeting new electricity demand over the next five years as data centers and domestic manufacturing proliferate. Ian Magruder Ian Magruder is the founder of Utilize Coalition and…