INDUSTRY NEWS
Battery Storage On The Rise
Florida Power & Light’s Manatee Energy Storage Center will be the largest battery storage center in the world upon its completion in 2021. Irby was awarded the construction of this project in the Fall of 2020, which will have the capacity of 409 megawatts.
Battery storage is now in a phase of rapid growth as the industry continues to move towards clean energy. Read more from Dan Gearino’s article on InsideClimateNews.org.
Florida Approves Utility Storm Protection Plans
On Monday, August 10th, the Florida Public Service Commission approved the authorization of storm protection plans (SPP) for four investor-owned utilities (TECO, FPL, Gulf Power, and Duke Energy Florida) according to an article from UtilityDive.com.
Florida Utilities to Invest Billions in Grid Hardening
Florida’s investor-owned electric utilities proposed plans for nearly $19.4 billion spend on grid hardening activities to enhance storm protection.
Going Underground: Florida Utilities Are Planning for Hurricane Season
As the storm season approaches, Florida Utilities are outlining long term plans for protecting customers from massive power outages.
The Sustainable Case for Transmission Projects
According to a story published last month at Greentechmedia.com, the case for new multistate transmission lines has never been more clear.
Utilities Develop Solutions for Businesses of All Kinds
A recent story in Forbes discusses the innovative solutions utilities are applying and how they can help businesses of all kinds.
Experts Predict Future Impacts on the Industry at EEI Financial Conference
A panel of chief financial officers (CFOs) from four large power companies spoke to the future of the industry at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference, Nov. 10-12
Proposal in Florida Could Facilitate more Underground Projects
A recent story seen at news-press.com cites how proposed laws in Florida could help promote the expansion of underground power lines.
How Renewable Energy is Changing the Grid
As the use of renewable energy expands, the grid continues to change. But how? Read GreenBiz’s article on the matter.
Something has to Give.
At a recent discussion hosted by Politico, panelists discussed desired permitting changes and direction of new research that would benefit the industry…
Irby CEO Lee Jones Honored by Mississippi Business Journal
Irby President, Lee Jones, is recognized as one of Mississippi’s Top CEO’s for 2019 by the Mississippi Business Journal.
Transmission Project Growth on the Horizon
WIRES released a new report earlier this month, titled The Coming Electrification of the North American Economy: Why We Need A Robust Transmission Grid
Planning for the Impact of Climate Change
Utilities across the country are faced with the reality of dealing with climate change…
Cyber Security is a Critical Safety Topic
Last month the Wall Street Journal published a story entitled, “America’s Electric Grid has a Vulnerable Back Door…
Electric Power Trends for 2019
In a recent article, Utility Dive lays out the 10 trends projected to fuel the electric power sector in 2019…
Hawaii is Modernizing its Grid
In a recent article, T&D World Magazine featured Hawaiian Electric Company and their sister companies…
PBS Airing WIRES Video
PBS Stations are airing a WIRES video titled “Spotlight On: The Electric Transmission Grid.”
Florida Counties Taking Action
A story recently published in the Naples Daily News recaps…
Electric Utilities Focus on Power Grid Work Over Power Plants
According to an article published in Electric Light & Power…
Florida Grid Hardening Takes Effect
Utility Dive’s article jumps into the positive efforts…
Distribution Spending Continues to Rise
An article on the U.S. Energy…
T&D World Features Northwest Lineman College
T&D World featured a brief story on Quanta Services’
Texas is Hotter Than…
There are many creative ways to describe the summer…
Hurricane Season Predictions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s…
NEW TRANSMISSION AND GRID RESILIENCE
WIRES, an international non-profit trade association…
AEP’S WIND CATCHER GETS A GREEN LIGHT
The Arkansas Public Service Commission recently…
Infrastructure Investment Study
International non-profit trade association WIRES…
Renewable and Reliable
In an article published last month on Platts.com…
WHAT WILL MODERN TRANSMISSION LOOK LIKE?
Though transmission congestion decreased and capacity…
Competition for Transmission Construction
A recent story published at thehill.com highlights…
NextEra Energy Acquires Plains and Eastern Clean Line Oklahoma, LLC
NextEra Energy acquired the…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Passed in Congress Benefit Electric Utilities
The president of Edison Electric Institute (EEI), Tom Kuhn…
MISO to Issue RFP for 500kV Project
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)…
AEP Invests $4.5 Billion in Oklahoma Wind Power Copy
AEP’s Wind Catcher project includes the purchase…
Duke Energy to Invest $3 Billion in Grid
With the devastation following hurricane Irma this past year…
Preparing for More Renewable Energy
Last year, about 6.5% of U.S. electricity generation came…
Demand for Clean Energy in the Northeast
Proposals are being reviewed for lucrative contracts involving…
Restoring Power for 10.5 Million
Irma triggered one of the nation’s largest natural disaster-related power outages ever measured…
Mississippi’s Investment to Strengthen the Grid
In order for the electrical assets to grow as Mississippi grows, Entergy plans to invest…
A Switch in Focus to Transmission
The grid reliability study produced by the Department of Energy is getting feedback centered around the importance of supplying clean and reliable electricity…
Construction Continues on Vogtle Nuclear Expansion
A recommendation has been filed to move forward with the construction…
Harvey Recovery Proves to be a Tremendous Activity
AEP’s CEO, Nick Akins, spoke to Bloomberg about the affected area…
A Roadmap for the Electric Regulatory Landscape
The U.S. Energy Department released a study last week…
Smart Investments Essential to Upgrading the Grid.
According to the Alliance…
Quanta’s Largest Project to Date
American Electric Power (AEP) has selected Irby Construction’s parent company Quanta Services, Inc…
The Case for a Single Integrated Grid System
An article authored by Jonathan Thompson of the High Country News provides detailed…
ERCOT Responds to West Texas
Mose Buchele joined Morning Edition host Jennifer Stayton on Austin…
The Future of Renewable Energy and HDVC
A high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system…
Trump Nominates Industry Advisor to FERC
The White House announced President Trump’s nomination…
President Signs Cybersecurity Order Focused on Power Grid
On May 11, President Trump…
Battery Storage On The Rise
Florida Power & Light’s Manatee Energy Storage Center will be the largest battery storage center in the world upon its completion in 2021. Irby was awarded the construction of this project in the Fall of 2020, which will have the capacity of 409 megawatts.
Battery storage is now in a phase of rapid growth as the industry continues to move towards clean energy. Read more from Dan Gearino’s article on InsideClimateNews.org.
Florida Approves Utility Storm Protection Plans
On Monday, August 10th, the Florida Public Service Commission approved the authorization of storm protection plans (SPP) for four investor-owned utilities (TECO, FPL, Gulf Power, and Duke Energy Florida) according to an article from UtilityDive.com.
Florida Utilities to Invest Billions in Grid Hardening
Florida’s investor-owned electric utilities proposed plans for nearly $19.4 billion spend on grid hardening activities to enhance storm protection.
Going Underground: Florida Utilities Are Planning for Hurricane Season
As the storm season approaches, Florida Utilities are outlining long term plans for protecting customers from massive power outages.
The Sustainable Case for Transmission Projects
According to a story published last month at Greentechmedia.com, the case for new multistate transmission lines has never been more clear.
Utilities Develop Solutions for Businesses of All Kinds
A recent story in Forbes discusses the innovative solutions utilities are applying and how they can help businesses of all kinds.
Experts Predict Future Impacts on the Industry at EEI Financial Conference
A panel of chief financial officers (CFOs) from four large power companies spoke to the future of the industry at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference, Nov. 10-12
Proposal in Florida Could Facilitate more Underground Projects
A recent story seen at news-press.com cites how proposed laws in Florida could help promote the expansion of underground power lines.
How Renewable Energy is Changing the Grid
As the use of renewable energy expands, the grid continues to change. But how? Read GreenBiz’s article on the matter.
Something has to Give.
At a recent discussion hosted by Politico, panelists discussed desired permitting changes and direction of new research that would benefit the industry…
Irby CEO Lee Jones Honored by Mississippi Business Journal
Irby President, Lee Jones, is recognized as one of Mississippi’s Top CEO’s for 2019 by the Mississippi Business Journal.
Transmission Project Growth on the Horizon
WIRES released a new report earlier this month, titled The Coming Electrification of the North American Economy: Why We Need A Robust Transmission Grid
Planning for the Impact of Climate Change
Utilities across the country are faced with the reality of dealing with climate change…
Cyber Security is a Critical Safety Topic
Last month the Wall Street Journal published a story entitled, “America’s Electric Grid has a Vulnerable Back Door…
Electric Power Trends for 2019
In a recent article, Utility Dive lays out the 10 trends projected to fuel the electric power sector in 2019…
Hawaii is Modernizing its Grid
In a recent article, T&D World Magazine featured Hawaiian Electric Company and their sister companies…
PBS Airing WIRES Video
PBS Stations are airing a WIRES video titled “Spotlight On: The Electric Transmission Grid.”
Florida Counties Taking Action
A story recently published in the Naples Daily News recaps…
Electric Utilities Focus on Power Grid Work Over Power Plants
According to an article published in Electric Light & Power…
Florida Grid Hardening Takes Effect
Utility Dive’s article jumps into the positive efforts…
Distribution Spending Continues to Rise
An article on the U.S. Energy…
T&D World Features Northwest Lineman College
T&D World featured a brief story on Quanta Services’
Texas is Hotter Than…
There are many creative ways to describe the summer…
Hurricane Season Predictions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s…
NEW TRANSMISSION AND GRID RESILIENCE
WIRES, an international non-profit trade association…
AEP’S WIND CATCHER GETS A GREEN LIGHT
The Arkansas Public Service Commission recently…
Infrastructure Investment Study
International non-profit trade association WIRES…
Renewable and Reliable
In an article published last month on Platts.com…
WHAT WILL MODERN TRANSMISSION LOOK LIKE?
Though transmission congestion decreased and capacity…
Competition for Transmission Construction
A recent story published at thehill.com highlights…
NextEra Energy Acquires Plains and Eastern Clean Line Oklahoma, LLC
NextEra Energy acquired the…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Passed in Congress Benefit Electric Utilities
The president of Edison Electric Institute (EEI), Tom Kuhn…
MISO to Issue RFP for 500kV Project
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)…
AEP Invests $4.5 Billion in Oklahoma Wind Power Copy
AEP’s Wind Catcher project includes the purchase…
Duke Energy to Invest $3 Billion in Grid
With the devastation following hurricane Irma this past year…
Preparing for More Renewable Energy
Last year, about 6.5% of U.S. electricity generation came…
Demand for Clean Energy in the Northeast
Proposals are being reviewed for lucrative contracts involving…
Restoring Power for 10.5 Million
Irma triggered one of the nation’s largest natural disaster-related power outages ever measured…
Mississippi’s Investment to Strengthen the Grid
In order for the electrical assets to grow as Mississippi grows, Entergy plans to invest…
A Switch in Focus to Transmission
The grid reliability study produced by the Department of Energy is getting feedback centered around the importance of supplying clean and reliable electricity…
Construction Continues on Vogtle Nuclear Expansion
A recommendation has been filed to move forward with the construction…
Harvey Recovery Proves to be a Tremendous Activity
AEP’s CEO, Nick Akins, spoke to Bloomberg about the affected area…
A Roadmap for the Electric Regulatory Landscape
The U.S. Energy Department released a study last week…
Smart Investments Essential to Upgrading the Grid.
According to the Alliance…
Quanta’s Largest Project to Date
American Electric Power (AEP) has selected Irby Construction’s parent company Quanta Services, Inc…
The Case for a Single Integrated Grid System
An article authored by Jonathan Thompson of the High Country News provides detailed…
ERCOT Responds to West Texas
Mose Buchele joined Morning Edition host Jennifer Stayton on Austin…
The Future of Renewable Energy and HDVC
A high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system…
Trump Nominates Industry Advisor to FERC
The White House announced President Trump’s nomination…
President Signs Cybersecurity Order Focused on Power Grid
On May 11, President Trump…