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Texas Could Be Required to Connect with Other States’ Electric Grids
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
Aging Power Lines Pose High Risk for Electric Utilities
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
Proposed Texas Coast Hurricane Barrier
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
FPL Provides Top-Tier Reliability Amongst Florida Utilities
Long-time Irby customer Florida Power & Light (FPL) was recognized recently for offering the most reliable electric service…
Physical Attacks on Substations Are on the Rise
in 2022 alone, the United States power grid experienced more than 100 physical attacks. These outages and the damage that…
T&D World Article: Harahan-Avondale Feature
Irby Construction Company is proud to have been featured in T&D World Magazine’s recent article, “One Year Rebuild of a River Crossing,”…
Industry Publication Features Irby’s Storm Restoration Work
ADSC Magazine recently published an article titled “The Power to Make a Difference.” This article honors the amazing things ADSC members…
Why Clean Energy Growth Requires More Transmission
While expanding clean energy is essential, it is important to note that it would not be possible without first restoring and…
Florida’s Grid-Hardening Investments
An article written by the Daily Energy Insider dives into Florida’s strategic investments towards electric utility hardening…
Billion Dollar Disasters: The Rise of Summer Storms
Billion dollar disasters, as they are now coined, seem to be an all too frequent event during US summers. When temperatures rise, these costly natural disasters…
The Case for Underground Distribution
The intense heat waves of summer 2022 are further exposing the poor integrity of America’s current power grid. Utility Dive recently…
Battery Storage Installations will Soar in 2022 and Beyond.
A recent story in the Wall Street Journal reports that companies like Irby are poised to install record amounts of battery storage in the coming year, citing government mandates and declining costs…
New Report from ACORE says Transmission Makes the Grid More Resilient to Extreme Weather
A new report, released by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). says transmission makes the power system more resilient to extreme weather.
Thought Leaders Cover the Case for Transmission Build Out
Due to Climate and energy goals on which the Biden administration is focussed, transmission development and power grid infrastructure are in the spotlight.
Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center 75% Complete
The first of more than 50,000 battery modules have been installed at the Manatee Battery Storage Project. Each battery module can store the equivalent of 2,000 iPhone batteries. When complete the Center…
One Way or Another Upgrades are on the Horizon.
A story published yesterday in The New York Times covers the evolving conversation around exactly how we upgrade the nation’s utility grid. President Biden and energy companies are pushing …
The Nation’s Grid is Stressed by Summer Demand
A heatwave left thousands without power in Washington state on Monday. There were also blackouts in Idaho, Oregon, California, and Nevada. And just two weeks ago…
Battery Unit Installations Underway at Manatee
The first battery storage unit installations are underway at FPL’s Manatee Energy Storage Center. The facility will be the largest solar power-battery storage facility in the world.
$8B in Transmission Loans for Clean Energy Projects
The Department of Energy announced $8.25 billion in loans available for transmission projects. A story published today at utilitydive.com covered these highlights and detailed more.
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.
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…
Texas Could Be Required to Connect with Other States’ Electric Grids
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
Aging Power Lines Pose High Risk for Electric Utilities
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
Proposed Texas Coast Hurricane Barrier
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
FPL Provides Top-Tier Reliability Amongst Florida Utilities
Long-time Irby customer Florida Power & Light (FPL) was recognized recently for offering the most reliable electric service…
Physical Attacks on Substations Are on the Rise
in 2022 alone, the United States power grid experienced more than 100 physical attacks. These outages and the damage that…
T&D World Article: Harahan-Avondale Feature
Irby Construction Company is proud to have been featured in T&D World Magazine’s recent article, “One Year Rebuild of a River Crossing,”…
Industry Publication Features Irby’s Storm Restoration Work
ADSC Magazine recently published an article titled “The Power to Make a Difference.” This article honors the amazing things ADSC members…
Why Clean Energy Growth Requires More Transmission
While expanding clean energy is essential, it is important to note that it would not be possible without first restoring and…
Florida’s Grid-Hardening Investments
An article written by the Daily Energy Insider dives into Florida’s strategic investments towards electric utility hardening…
Billion Dollar Disasters: The Rise of Summer Storms
Billion dollar disasters, as they are now coined, seem to be an all too frequent event during US summers. When temperatures rise, these costly natural disasters…
The Case for Underground Distribution
The intense heat waves of summer 2022 are further exposing the poor integrity of America’s current power grid. Utility Dive recently…
Battery Storage Installations will Soar in 2022 and Beyond.
A recent story in the Wall Street Journal reports that companies like Irby are poised to install record amounts of battery storage in the coming year, citing government mandates and declining costs…
New Report from ACORE says Transmission Makes the Grid More Resilient to Extreme Weather
A new report, released by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). says transmission makes the power system more resilient to extreme weather.
Thought Leaders Cover the Case for Transmission Build Out
Due to Climate and energy goals on which the Biden administration is focussed, transmission development and power grid infrastructure are in the spotlight.
Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center 75% Complete
The first of more than 50,000 battery modules have been installed at the Manatee Battery Storage Project. Each battery module can store the equivalent of 2,000 iPhone batteries. When complete the Center…
One Way or Another Upgrades are on the Horizon.
A story published yesterday in The New York Times covers the evolving conversation around exactly how we upgrade the nation’s utility grid. President Biden and energy companies are pushing …
The Nation’s Grid is Stressed by Summer Demand
A heatwave left thousands without power in Washington state on Monday. There were also blackouts in Idaho, Oregon, California, and Nevada. And just two weeks ago…
Battery Unit Installations Underway at Manatee
The first battery storage unit installations are underway at FPL’s Manatee Energy Storage Center. The facility will be the largest solar power-battery storage facility in the world.
$8B in Transmission Loans for Clean Energy Projects
The Department of Energy announced $8.25 billion in loans available for transmission projects. A story published today at utilitydive.com covered these highlights and detailed more.
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.
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…