Finding work in Canada: Should you negotiate your salary as a newcomer?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:00:11 +0000

As a newcomer, you may feel as though you cannot negotiate your salary because you do not have any prior Canadian work experience. This assumption is incorrect, especially when you have experience in your field. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration It is important to demonstrate to an employer that you know the […]

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The POWER Interview: Developing Platforms for Renewable Energy

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:46:07 +0000

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Billions of dollars are supporting renewable energy development in the U.S. The International Energy Agency has said record amounts of spending on clean energy will increase global energy investment by 8% in 2022. Julie McLaughlin, a managing director with Alvarez & Marsal’s U.S. Energy practice in San Francisco, California, has extensive experience in the energy space, working with […]

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The POWER Interview: Modeling Solutions for the Future of Energy

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:43:42 +0000

Utilities function in the present but must always plan for the future. That’s even more true today, as the rapid pace of change with power generation technologies, and the transition to cleaner forms of energy, means utilities—whether they deal with electricity, natural gas, water, transportation, or are a municipality that pays attention to all those […]

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The POWER Interview: Fluence Exec Offers Insight on Energy Storage

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:53:13 +0000

There’s global growth in energy storage. The latest evidence is a report that BlackRock, the New York-based asset manager and a major player in energy sector, is ready to buy Akyasha Energy, an Australian company that specializes in battery storage and renewable energy projects. BlackRock in an Aug. 16 news release said it would commit […]

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The POWER Interview: SMR Growth Tied to Plan for Nuclear Waste

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:22:30 +0000

A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, based on research from Stanford University and the University of British Columbia, addressed the problem of nuclear waste from small modular reactors (SMRs). The study said that many designs for SMRs would increase the amount of nuclear waste in need of disposal, […]

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The POWER Interview: Schneider Electric’s New Microgrids Leader Plans for the Future

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:34:05 +0000

The use of microgrids to produce a reliable and resilient supply of power continues to grow, with several companies delivering new and innovative technologies to provide electricity for a growing number of industries. Microgrids have always been front and center at POWER’s Distributed Energy Conference (DEC), with the event featuring case studies over the past […]

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DOE Q&A: Assistant Secretary Dr. Kathryn Huff Discusses Top Priorities for Nuclear Energy

Credit to Author: POWER| Date: Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:00:46 +0000

The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) on June 8 shared an interview with Dr. Kathryn Huff, the DOE’s new assistant secretary for nuclear energy. Huff was confirmed by the Senate earlier this month and takes over a $1.7 billion research and development portfolio for the Office of Nuclear Energy (NE). Prior to her confirmation, she served […]

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The POWER Interview: Solving Issues in the Solar Sector

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:16:32 +0000

The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) for the past few years has talked about the importance of “building a strong solar manufacturing sector and supply chain in America” to support the nation’s economy, and to help “keep pace with rising domestic and global demand for affordable solar energy.” Recent events, including further disruption of global […]

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

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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The POWER Interview: EVs Lead Charge for Electrification

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 20 May 2022 12:58:27 +0000

Several groups are studying the impact of electrification on the U.S. power system, including the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Colorado and its research partners, which include the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and national laboratories such as Lawrence Berkeley and Oak Ridge. NREL, as part of its Electrification Futures Study, has used what […]

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