Law & Lawyers

Design Process vs. Construction

Burns & McDonnell

“The biggest takeaway is the importance of building a stronger bridge between the engineers in the office and the crews out in the field. It’s about understanding what’s happening on site — what tools are being used, what challenges they’re facing — and making sure that insight makes its way back into our design process.”
Byline: 

Alberto Ruiz

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Benefits of Nuclear License Renewal

A Template for Utilities Nationwide

“Earlier this year, Duke Energy reached a significant milestone in its plans to meet the growing energy needs of communities it serves: Oconee Nuclear Station received its subsequently renewed license, enabling its three units to continue generating clean, reliable energy into the 2050s.”
Byline: 

Rounette Nader

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Challenges of Conductor Change

Burns & McDonnell

“The key takeaway is understanding the evolving approach to traditional refurbishment projects. That’s where advanced conductors like ACCC come in. These all-aluminum composite conductors offer higher capacity and performance without requiring changes to the existing line design.”
Byline: 

Chih-Hung Chen

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Takes on Large Load Pricing and Other Regulatory Issues, Part 1

Load Growth Series

These articles are the first two in a series with PUF focusing on load growth as both a challenge and opportunity for the continued evolution of the U.S. power sector. The series will present innovative solutions to meet this new era of load growth in a way that is more resilient, affordable, and clean.
Byline: 

PUF

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A New Era of Regulatory Innovation

Advanced Energy United, SEPA, RMI

“This article presents a high-level overview of emerging regulatory innovations, focusing on the intersection between tariff design and integrated planning. Other articles in this series will present views on additional innovations underway as load growth reshapes the electricity landscape.”
Byline: 

Angela Navarro, Lesley Jantarasami, Lauren Shwisberg

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