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PACIFIC POWER REPS Field Report | SDG&E Safety Stand Down. Kahveh Atef and Freddy Garcia, from the SoCal team, spent the day connecting with linemen and utility professionals, discussing products that are used by SDG&E, answering questions, and providing hands-on demonstrations of solutions that support safe and reliable work in the field. "There is no substitute for working directly with the end users who rely on these products every day. Hearing their feedback, understandin

The energy industry continues to evolve as utilities across the Southwest prepare for increasing electricity demand, greater renewable energy integration, and long-term reliability requirements. A recent decision by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) demonstrates how utilities are responding to these challenges through significant investments in generation, energy storage, and transmission infrastructure. In May 2026, the NMPRC approved a comprehensive energy

According to Transmission & Distribution World, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has approved a $6.7 billion transmission plan that includes 38 infrastructure projects designed to support growing electricity demand, renewable energy integration, and grid reliability across the state. Read More ---> California's energy landscape is evolving rapidly, and the California Independent System Operator's (CAISO) recently approved 2025-2026 Transmission Plan is one o

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $100 million in federal funding to refurbish and modernize the nation’s existing coal power plants. It follows the Department’s September announcement of its intent to invest $625 million to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal industry. The effort will support practical, high-impact projects that improve efficiency, plant lifetimes, and performance of coal and natural ga