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Feb 21, 2025
Why a Renewable Project Is Only as Good as Its Collector Station
Collector stations consolidate and transmit renewable energy, but grid integration challenges remain. Advancements in technology are improving efficiency, requiring continued innovation for large-scale adoption.
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Aug 6, 2025
Commonwealth’s Commitment to Supporting Municipal Power Providers
Commonwealth Associates is proud to support municipalities across the country with engineering solutions that go beyond infrastructure. This article explores our commitment to public power, grid reliability, and community resilience. From storm-hardened systems to inclusive planning, we bring technical expertise and a collaborative spirit to every project. By partnering with local governments, we help build electrical systems that are safe, sustainable, and responsive to evolving needs—strengthening the communities we serve and empowering them to thrive.
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Jul 23, 2025
Burying Transmission and Distribution Lines: What's the Difference?
Burying distribution lines cuts storm outages and boosts reliability, but high costs and land issues slow underground transmission adoption.
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Jul 23, 2025
CT Project Shows the Give and Take of Underground Transmission
A Connecticut rail power project shows the cost vs. benefit of underground transmission—offering reliability gains but at more than double the price.
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Jul 23, 2025
New York State Returns to Nuclear: Will Others Follow Suit?
New York’s move to build a modern nuclear plant highlights its safety, capacity, and role in meeting future clean energy demands.
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Jul 23, 2025
The Digital World Needs More Power – Who Pays for It Matters
With data center power needs surging, utilities face a funding dilemma—should consumers, companies, or both cover the soaring energy costs?
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Jun 23, 2025
Natural Gas and Its Ability to Power the AI Generation
Natural gas is becoming the go-to power source for AI data centers, offering unmatched reliability and scalability where renewables fall short.
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