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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

•The National Science Board members were abruptly dismissed without explanation or transition, signaling potential instability within federal scientific advisory bodies.
•This action raises concerns about the future stability of federal science policy, institutional memory, and the role of scientific expertise in national governance.
•For energy developers and large loads, this event suggests a potential long-term risk to the predictability of federal R&D funding, regulatory frameworks, and evidence-based policy-making crucial for energy innovation.

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POWER Magazine•about 2 months ago

•Utilities are shifting from fixed-cycle vegetation management to integrated, data-driven risk intelligence systems to mitigate wildfire risk.
•This strategic change is driven by the need to limit power outages, reduce utility liability, and address increasing regulatory scrutiny, especially in wildfire-prone regions.
•For large power consumers and developers, this implies improved grid reliability and reduced outage risks in high-risk areas, but could lead to increased utility operational costs reflected in tariffs.

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