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June 2025

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CTC Global Applauds Montana’s Legislative Leadership in Grid Modernization

CTC Global applauds the State of Montana for taking decisive action to modernize its electric transmission grid through the passage of Senate Bill 301 (2025) and House Bill 729 (2023). Together, these forward-looking laws establish a strong regulatory and financial foundation for deploying advanced transmission technologies across the state. SB 301 streamlines the approval process for transmission upgrades over 69 kV and specifically encourages the use of Advanced Conductors, high-voltage systems, and grid-enhancing technologies. It empowers the Montana Public Service Commission to evaluate project proposals within a defined 300-day window - bringing much-needed speed and certainty to transmission development.

House Bill 729 supports this effort by enabling utilities to recover costs for advanced conductor projects that demonstrate clear efficiency and performance benefits. This includes technologies like CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor, which can double the capacity of existing lines without requiring major structural changes. With improved efficiency, reduced thermal sag, and enhanced wildfire resilience, ACCC® Conductors directly support Montana’s goals of increasing grid reliability and reducing long-term operational costs. CTC Global is proud to have contributed to past projects in Montana and looks forward to supporting the state’s continued leadership in building a smarter, more resilient energy future.

CTC Global CEO Joins Industry Leaders to Discuss the Future of Grid Interconnectivity at the World Utilities Congress

CTC Global CEO, Mr. J.D. Sitton, recently participated as a panelist in a high-level discussion on the critical role of grid interconnectivity in the global energy transition. As energy systems evolve toward cleaner and more resilient solutions, modernized and interconnected grids are essential for enabling cross-border energy flows, integrating renewables, and reducing transmission losses. With global grid investment expected to reach $2 trillion in the next decade (IEA), the panel explored how utilities can address rising costs, regulatory hurdles, and infrastructure demands. Mr. Sitton emphasized the importance of leveraging Advanced Conductors and smart grid technologies to optimize efficiency and enhance resilience. The session also highlighted the urgent need to overcome transmission bottlenecks and foster international collaboration to build a sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy future.

Fortnightly Magazine Spotlights ACCC^® Conductor in Interview with Theodore Paradise

In the face of unprecedented load growth driven by electrification and the surging energy demands of AI data centers, the transmission grid is under immense pressure. Long planning timelines and entrenched regulatory processes threaten to derail the speed and scale required to meet this historic moment. In Accelerating Transmission Build, featured in the May 2025 issue of Public Utilities Fortnightly Magazine, CTC Global’s Chief Policy and Grid Strategy Officer, Theodore Paradise, offers a compelling case for a proven, scalable solution that’s ready now: high-capacity Advanced Conductors.

Paradise outlines how CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor technology can double the capacity of existing transmission lines in a fraction of the time it takes to build new infrastructure - without the need for new rights-of-way. As utilities grapple with surging demand, an overflowing interconnection queue, and growing reliability concerns, ACCC® Conductor offers not just a faster and more efficient path forward - but also a more cost-effective and climate-aligned one. This article is a must-read for grid planners, policymakers, and anyone serious about building a 21st-century grid at 21st-century speed.

TRENDING NEWS

As the global push toward decarbonization and electrification accelerates, the electric grid is facing unprecedented pressure to keep pace. Yet while demand soars and renewable energy projects pile up in interconnection queues, traditional grid expansion remains too slow, costly, and complex to meet the moment. This article explores a transformative, near-term solution: Advanced Reconductoring. By upgrading existing transmission lines with high-performance conductors like CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor, utilities can rapidly double capacity, slash losses, and bypass lengthy permitting processes - all without building new infrastructure. In the race to modernize the grid, this proven technology offers speed, scalability, and impact when it’s needed most.

CTC Global is pleased to highlight Unlocking Power: A Playbook on Grid Enhancing Technologies, a new policy guide from ACORE’s Macro Grid Initiative that validates the critical role of Advanced Reconductoring in grid modernization. The Playbook underscores how technologies like CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor can double transmission capacity on existing structures, reduce line losses, enhance wildfire resilience, and accelerate clean energy integration - all at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional upgrades. As regulators and utilities seek faster, smarter solutions to meet growing grid demands, this national recognition affirms what hundreds of successful ACCC® Projects have already proven: Advanced Reconductoring is an essential, ready-to-deploy tool for building a more efficient, reliable, and climate-resilient electric grid.

CTC Global is proud to announce the renewal of their strategic partnership with Tenaga Cable Industries Sdn. Bhd. (TCI), marking over a decade of collaboration in advancing Malaysia’s power infrastructure. Celebrated last month in Penang with a formal signing ceremony, the new manufacturing agreement ensures continued local production of ACCC® Conductors - supporting national goals for improved grid reliability, efficiency, and resilience. As one of CTC Global’s 35+ trusted manufacturing partners worldwide, TCI plays a vital role in delivering high-performance ACCC® Conductor solutions to over 300 utilities globally, helping to build stronger, smarter energy networks for the future.

FROM THE FIELD

CTC Global is proud to announce the successful completion and energization of India’s first Daman size ACCC® Conductor project by Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO). This pioneering reconductoring effort upgraded key 66 kV lines in Gujarat’s Amreli Zone using ACCC® Daman conductors - doubling capacity without changing the existing structures or rights-of-way.

Manufactured by Sterlite Power and installed by Advait Energy Transitions, the project was completed in just 67 days, demonstrating the speed, efficiency, and performance advantages of Advanced Conductor technology. Congratulations to all partners involved in this milestone achievement, which sets a new standard for grid modernization in India.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

CTC Global is proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2025, organized by the Asian Development Bank in Manila, Philippines. Celebrating its 20th edition, ACEF serves as a leading platform for advancing clean energy solutions and driving sustainable growth across the Asia-Pacific region. This year, CTC Global will also be contributing thought leadership to the event: Thomas Lynch will speak during the session on Regional Energy Planning and Grid Integration, while Sudave Subramaniam will participate in the deep dive workshop titled “Doubling Down to Triple Up: HTLS Conductors for Improved Grid Efficiency and Grid Security.” As the region seeks fast, scalable innovations to meet rising energy demands, CTC Global is honored to support and engage in this critical dialogue on grid modernization and energy resilience. For more information, please visit: https://asiacleanenergyforum.adb.org/

CTC Global is pleased to share that David Townley will be co-presenting a featured case study at the Standing Up to Wildfire Symposium hosted by Grid Forward on June 4, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. The session, titled “Mitigating Wildfire with Transmission: Reducing Risk with Carbon Core Conductors,” will be delivered alongside Randy Pinocci, Commissioner of the Montana Public Service Commission. This case study will explore how advanced transmission technologies - specifically carbon fiber core conductors like CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor - are playing a vital role in reducing wildfire ignition risk, improving thermal efficiency, and enabling greater grid resilience. As wildfires continue to pose a growing threat to electric infrastructure, this discussion will provide critical insight into how utilities and regulators can work together to modernize transmission systems and protect communities. Don’t miss this important event - register now at Grid Forward.

CTC Global is pleased to participate in the 28th CIRED Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution, taking place from June 16–19, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. Recognized as one of the world’s premier forums for electricity distribution professionals, CIRED 2025 will bring together thousands of experts, innovators, and decision-makers to explore cutting-edge research and solutions driving the energy transition in the Distribution space. Peter Hughes, CTC Global’s VP Europe will present an oral paper in his capacity as Board Member for CurrENT Europe under Theme 6 on June 19, highlighting the critical role of Innovative Grid Technologies (IGTs) including Advanced Conductors in modernizing and strengthening Europe’s electricity networks. The paper will also be included in the appropriate poster sessions. His presentation, drawn from original research (Paper 383), underscores CTC Global’s commitment to advancing efficient, scalable solutions that support the region’s clean energy goals and massively growing demand-side requirements. For more information, please visit: https://www.cired2025.org/

RECENT EVENTS

CTC Global was proud to participate in the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) Connect: Spring Summit 2025 in Minneapolis, where industry leaders gathered to drive progress toward a cleaner, more resilient energy future. Throughout the event, CTC Global showcased how its ACCC® Conductor technology is delivering fast, cost-effective solutions to today’s transmission challenges. CTC's CEO J.D. Sitton shared insights during the Wednesday morning plenary, while Chief Policy & Grid Strategy Officer Theodore Paradise led a breakout session on leveraging advanced conductors to accelerate capacity expansion. As the CEBA community champions bold, scalable solutions, CTC Global is proud to offer a proven path forward for modernizing the grid at speed and scale.

CTC Global is proud to have participated in SENDI 2025, that took place May 27-30 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. As Latin America’s largest forum for electric energy distribution, SENDI brought together utility leaders, innovators, and policymakers to drive the future of the power sector. CTC was excited to showcase how CTC Global’s ACCC^® Conductor can help utilities expand grid capacity, improve efficiency, and support energy transition goals - delivering solutions in months, not years.

Earlier this month, CTC Global proudly participated in Forum Netzbau 2025 in Bonn, Germany - Central Europe’s premier event for transmission and distribution innovation. Alongside regional partner RIBE, CTC introduced a new wedge-clamp system designed for ACCC® Conductors, drawing strong interest from engineers and utility planners for its ease of installation and operational safety. With over 850 attendees from across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), the forum highlighted the strategic role of Advanced Conductors in supporting Europe’s Net Zero targets. CTC Global’s Katarina Hughes Straka emphasized how innovations like these are critical for accelerating grid modernization across Europe and beyond, as demand for fast, scalable, and efficient transmission solutions continues to rise.

CTC Global is proud to have been a participant in the U.S. Commercial Service International Trade Administration’s U.S. Pavilion at ENLIT Africa 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. As Africa's energy sector rapidly expands and modernizes its grid infrastructure, CTC was excited to join and shape the conversation around immediate, scalable solutions like CTC Global's ACCC® Conductor, which can double transmission capacity within months, supporting growth and decarbonization goals.

RECENTLY PUBLISHED REPORTS

NERC’s 2025 Summer Reliability Assessment underscores the urgent challenges facing the U.S. power grid, from rising demand and aging infrastructure to increased risk of outages during extreme weather. As traditional transmission expansion remains slow and costly, Advanced Reconductoring offers a powerful and practical alternative. By replacing legacy steel-core conductors with composite-core technologies like CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor, utilities can double line capacity using existing towers, reduce losses, enhance reliability, and do it all in a matter of months - not years. Backed by a 2024 UC Berkeley study, this approach not only addresses NERC’s key risk factors but can also deliver major cost savings, improve system performance, and accelerate infrastructure upgrades at scale.

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