Oliver Jones

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CTC Global is the global leader in composite core technology, driving innovation in power grid solutions for utility companies worldwide. Our mission is to expand global access to electricity through fast, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solutions that support the growth of a sustainable future. Empower your power grid with CTC Global

The Line-Loss Ledger: How to Make the Lifecycle Cost Case to Your Regulator

Oliver Jones05 Nov, 2026Technology

Are utilities overlooking millions in long-term savings by focusing too heavily on the upfront cost of transmission conductors? Discover how advanced conductors can reduce energy losses, unlock additional grid capacity, and deliver significant lifecycle cost savings. This article explores how ACCC® Conductors make reconductoring a cost-effective alternative to new transmission construction and how FERC Order No. 1920 strengthens the case for smarter grid investments. Learn why evaluating long-term energy savings, peak capacity benefits, and service life can help utilities build stronger regulatory filings and accelerate cost-effective grid modernization.

Speed to Power: Why Reconductoring Is the Fastest Way to Serve Data Center Load

Oliver Jones05 Nov, 2026Technology

With data center demand surging, utilities need faster ways to expand transmission capacity without waiting decades for new power lines. Discover how reconductoring with advanced ACCC® Conductors can nearly double existing line capacity at less than half the cost of new transmission construction. Explore real-world projects, engineering considerations, and innovative GridVista™ monitoring technology that help utilities deliver reliable power, accelerate large-load connections, and strengthen grid infrastructure for the future.

Sag Is a Safety Issue: Advanced Conductors in Wildfire and Extreme-Heat Planning

Oliver Jones27 Oct, 2026Technology

As extreme heat and rising electricity demand put transmission lines under pressure, conductor sag is becoming a critical wildfire safety concern. Discover how advanced low-sag conductors help utilities maintain safe clearances, increase power capacity, and reduce ignition risks without rebuilding existing infrastructure. Explore the Southern California Edison case study and learn how dynamic line ratings, smart monitoring, and proactive grid planning can strengthen transmission reliability and wildfire prevention.

ACSS vs. ACCC Conductors and Their Performance Differences

Oliver Jones06 Oct, 2026Technology

Choosing between ACSS and ACCC conductors for transmission reconductoring requires more than comparing temperature ratings. This guide explores sag, clearance, electrical losses, usable capacity, installation requirements, and lifecycle costs to help utilities make informed decisions. Learn how ACSS and ACCC differ in core design, thermal performance, aluminum capacity, resistance, and real-world applications. Whether a project is clearance-limited, focused on reducing losses, or driven by upfront costs, this comparison explains how to evaluate complete line performance and select the conductor that best fits your transmission needs.

Infrastructure Productivity in Transmission Line Planning: A Complete Guide

Oliver Jones23 Sep, 2026Technology

America’s power grid is being pushed in two directions: electricity demand is accelerating while much of the transmission infrastructure is already decades old. So, how can planners build lines today that remain valuable for tomorrow’s uncertain needs? This article explores infrastructure productivity in transmission planning—a lifecycle approach that looks beyond upfront costs to capacity, losses, reliability, resilience, corridor value, and future upgrade potential. Discover how advanced conductors, reconductoring, dynamic line ratings, and scenario-based planning can help utilities make smarter, more flexible transmission investments for a rapidly changing grid.

Beyond Cost per Foot: Rethinking Transmission Economics

Oliver Jones01 Sep, 2026Technology

Is the cheapest transmission option really the most economical? Not necessarily. When infrastructure is expected to perform reliably for decades, upfront cost tells only part of the story. This article explores why cost per foot alone can be misleading and introduces a lifecycle economics approach that considers transmission capacity, energy losses, operating costs, supporting infrastructure, maintenance, and the value of existing assets. Discover how utilities and grid planners can evaluate transmission solutions based on long-term performance, efficiency, reliability, and total economic value—not simply the lowest initial price.

What Really Defines Next-Generation Transmission Technology?

Oliver Jones01 Sep, 2026Technology

Discover what truly makes transmission technology “next-generation.” This guide explores how advanced conductors evolve beyond product launches through continuous engineering, purpose-built hardware, manufacturing excellence, rigorous testing, field validation, and intelligent real-time monitoring. Learn why utilities should evaluate the entire technology platform—not just headline specifications—and how continuously improving transmission systems can deliver greater capacity, reliability, resilience, and visibility for a changing power grid.

AI Is Straining the Grid Faster Than Utilities Can Build. Here's What Actually Fixes It

Oliver Jones07 Aug, 2026Technology

As AI drives unprecedented electricity demand, the future of reliable power depends on more than smarter software. Discover why advanced conductors, reconductoring, and modern transmission infrastructure are becoming essential for expanding grid capacity, improving efficiency, and supporting AI data centers, renewable energy, and electrification. Learn how utilities are combining intelligent grid technologies with proven hardware upgrades to build a resilient, future-ready power grid capable of meeting tomorrow's energy challenges.

Accelerating Access to Energy: The Role of Advanced Conductors in a Sustainable Grid

Oliver Jones04 Aug, 2026Technology

As clean energy adoption accelerates, modernizing the power grid has become just as important as generating electricity. Discover how advanced conductors and reconductoring help utilities expand transmission capacity, integrate more renewable energy, reduce congestion, and improve grid reliability without building entirely new power lines. Explore why this cost-effective solution is gaining global momentum and how it supports faster, cleaner, and more resilient energy infrastructure for the future.

How Advanced Conductors Lower the True Cost of Grid Upgrades

Oliver Jones03 Jul, 2026Technology

Powering tomorrow’s energy demands doesn’t have to mean building costly new transmission lines. Discover how advanced conductor technology enables utilities to dramatically increase grid capacity using existing infrastructure, reducing costs, minimizing permitting delays, and improving energy efficiency. From lowering congestion and emissions to accelerating renewable energy integration, this innovative solution is reshaping the future of power transmission. Explore why reconductoring is emerging as one of the most practical, scalable, and cost-effective strategies for modernizing the electric grid while delivering long-term benefits for utilities, businesses, and consumers alike.