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Stronger Cybersecurity Key to Utility Infrastructure

October 27, 2022 admin Commentary, cyberattack, Cybersecurity, hackers, ipkeys, malware

Credit to Author: Robert Nawy| Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:23:18 +0000

Cybersecurity risks can occur daily, taking multiple forms. While there are personal measures that the general population can do to eliminate some of these risks, power utility companies must take a more aggressive approach to keep the communities they serve safe and their security unquestioned. COMMENTARY Should a power utility company face a cyberattack, it […]

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Investing Green: Driving a Higher ROI through the Green Hydrogen Boom and Wasted Energy

October 19, 2022 admin Commentary, green hydrogen, hydrogen, power, sapphire technologies, waste to energy

Credit to Author: Freddie Sarhan| Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:45:32 +0000

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the largest clean energy investment by the federal government in U.S. history. The passing of this $430 billion bill shows that the American government recognizes it is time for businesses to make crucial, sustainable changes in order to combat global warming. This historic bill further demonstrates that […]

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Can the Power Grid Handle More EVs?

September 26, 2022 admin Commentary, distributed energy, Distributed Generation, Electric vehicles, electrification, ev charging, evs, Power Demand, power grid, power load, s&c electric

Credit to Author: Anders Sjoelin| Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:58:24 +0000

Only about 1% of the 250 million cars, SUVs, and light-duty trucks on American roads are electric vehicles (EVs). But that’s about to change. While it’s difficult to estimate future sales, an analysis by IHS Markit projects that up to 30% of new car sales could be electric by 2030, rising to up to 45% […]

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‘Major Questions’ Impacts Energy Regulation

August 1, 2022 admin Climate, Commentary, Environmental, EPA, full coverage, Legal & Regulatory, news, Supreme Court

Credit to Author: Kenny Stein| Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:12:51 +0000

On the final day of the Supreme Court’s term, the Court ruled in favor of West Virginia and other petitioners challenging the claimed regulatory authority that underlaid the Clean Power Plan (CPP)—the

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Even California’s Governor Realizes Nuclear Power Is Key to a Clean Energy Future

July 31, 2022 admin California, Commentary, diablo canyon, Nuclear, point-counterpoint

Credit to Author: POWER| Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:11:44 +0000

California in the not-so-distant past was a consistent top 10 state for nuclear power in terms of net generation. It was even known as “a pioneer in harnessing nuclear energy.” Today, though, the state has

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A Global Look at Residential Solar Adoption Rates

July 29, 2022 admin adoption rates, Commentary, global, Solar, tigo energy

Credit to Author: JD Dillon| Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:50:13 +0000

Solar technology is advancing at a rapid rate, making solar easier to adopt. However, there is still a large potential of growth when it comes to the solar market. Looking at global data, solar photovoltaic (PV) generation has steadily increased for the past several years, and showed the second-largest absolute generation growth of all renewable technologies […]

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Putting AI to Work for Better ESG Data

July 25, 2022 admin AI, beyond limits, Climate, Commentary, Environmental, esg, governance, iiot power, Social, Technology

Credit to Author: Richard Martin| Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:24:13 +0000

Environment, social, and governance (ESG) reporting has never been easy—and with pressures rising from investors, corporate leaders, and the government, organizations are struggling to meet the needs of all stakeholders. Facility managers must grapple with reaching and documenting progress toward ESG goals that align with the desires of sustainability-minded investors while boards and corporate leaders […]

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Addressing the Challenges Presented by a Retiring Utility Workforce

June 22, 2022 admin Commentary, expertise, institutional knowledge, power, retirement, retraining, utility, workforce

Credit to Author: Gary McAuliffe| Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:52:36 +0000

POWER magazine has always held a special place in my heart. After my father left the Navy, he became a power engineer and a loyal subscriber to the magazine. As a kid, I remember stacks of the publication all over the house. At the high point my father had hundreds of issues amassed over decades. […]

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The Regulatory Structures or Economic Opportunities that are Driving—or Hindering—Building Electrification

June 10, 2022 admin building codes, Commentary, DOE, electrification, Legal & Regulatory, legal and regulatory, womble bond dickinson

Credit to Author: POWER| Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:51:11 +0000

Although the electricity generation and transportation sectors account for a far greater share of greenhouse gas emissions than the residential and commercial building sector, policy makers are targeting building electrification as a means for making a significant contribution to economy-wide emission reductions. Federal, state, and local governments are using various policy levers toward this goal, […]

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The POWER Interview: How Solar Can Solve the C&I Power Puzzle

May 29, 2022 admin Commentary, commercial and industrial, Electricity, Interview, renewable energy, safari energy, Solar, solar-plus-storage

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 14:16:00 +0000

Commercial and industrial (C&I) enterprises rely on their power supply. Many facilities, such as hospitals, federal institutions, and military bases—those considered mission critical—have long been at the forefront of finding solutions to keep their lights on. In today’s world, the need for reliable and resilient power is critical for a wide range of industries. Uninterrupted […]

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