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Affiliated Jacksonville Electrical Contractors not only maintain electrical systems and wiring, we desgin them Our contractors are skilled trade’s people and are experts in the design, implementation, and installation of the electrical and energy management systems and are regarded by the industry as highly trained professionals. You can be assured of absolutely sound engineering... more ...

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A common, prevailing notion in the Florida construction industry is that it costs more to work with organized electricians or electrical contractors. Jacksonville's customers and business owners are increasingly recognizing this as a myth. Sure, you can always go the lowest dollar on anything in life. However, it is also always true that you get what you pay for. Going for the lowest... more ...

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Chile Power Grid Flickers Back to Life After Huge Outage

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/chile-power-partially-restored-after-huge-outage-copper-mines-come-back-online-2025-02-26/

Coverage of Chile's recovery efforts following a massive power outage that affected major portions of the country. The report details how electrical workers are restoring the power grid and the impact on critical infrastructure, including the nation's important copper mining operations. Source: reuters.com

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What Happens When Lightning Strikes a Power Line?

https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/central_berkshires/epri-lab-lenox-power-grid-general-electric/article_9bf173bc-a867-11ef-93cd-c7411e5ed418.html

Detailed exploration of the effects of lightning strikes on power lines, including protection systems and grid resilience measures being researched at the EPRI lab in Lenox. Source: berkshireeagle.com

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Leveraging Surplus Interconnection Could Unleash 800 GW of US Grid Energy

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/surplus-interconnection-gridlab-berkeley-report/740262/

New report from GridLab and Berkeley indicates that utilizing existing surplus interconnection capacity could enable up to 800 GW of additional clean energy to connect to the US grid, potentially accelerating renewable deployment. Source: utilitydive.com

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MIT Engineers: Solar, Batteries Would Stabilize Grid After Cyberattacks

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/02/24/mit-engineers-say-solar-batteries-could-stabilize-grid-after-cyberattacks/

Research from MIT reveals that distributed solar generation and battery storage systems could help maintain grid stability and provide critical power following cyberattacks on centralized energy infrastructure. Source: pv-magazine.com

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Solar, Battery Storage to Lead New US Generating Capacity

https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=64586

EIA report shows solar power and battery storage technologies will dominate new electricity generating capacity additions in the United States, outpacing traditional fossil fuel sources. Source: eia.gov

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Opponents Ask Interior Sec to Halt Offshore Projects

https://newbedfordlight.org/offshore-wind-foes-ask-trumps-interior-secretary-to-halt-all-projects/

Groups opposing offshore wind development have petitioned the Interior Secretary to stop all offshore wind projects, citing concerns about impacts on fishing industries and marine ecosystems. Source: newbedfordlight.org

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