How to overcome loneliness during Canada’s long winters

Credit to Author: Carter Hammett| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:28:29 +0000

Winter in Canada can be beautiful but isolating. Many Canadians struggle with feelings of loneliness during the colder months, especially as daylight hours shrink

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What newcomers can expect this winter

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:28:19 +0000

For many newcomers, Canada’s winter can feel like an entirely new world. With colder temperatures, snowstorms and icy conditions, the season may bring both excitement and anxiety, especially if this is your first winter in Canada.  

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Eaton Among Groups Supporting Microgrid Buildout in Puerto Rico

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 01 May 2024 10:05:43 +0000

Companies operating in Puerto Rico have paid particular attention to the reliability and resiliency of their power supply after a series of major hurricanes battered the island in recent years. Those storms

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Management Strategies Needed as Power Sector Faces Increasing Risk

Credit to Author: Edward Stewart| Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:30:14 +0000

Owners and operators of thermal and renewable energy infrastructure are navigating new and emerging risks due to digitization of the grid, an uncertain regulatory landscape, and changing environmental and weather […]

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The Importance of Accurate Weather Prediction for Power Operations

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:14:13 +0000

Power companies need precise weather forecasts for a variety of reasons. Several companies specialize in providing the type of weather information utilities need to accurately predict resource availability and

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Daylight saving time: Use the switch to change more than just your clocks

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:31:18 +0000

On November 5th, clocks were turned back by an hour and, while we did gain an extra hour, this means we’re starting to experience shorter daylight hours for the next four months. As we reset all the clocks, why not take the time to make little changes and reset some new habits for your family?

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Cold Weather: How to Maintain Power Plant Readiness and Reliable Operation

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:02:00 +0000

Extreme temperature and weather events have become more prevalent in the past decade. The December 2022 Christmas freeze in the southeast U.S. saw many areas experiencing single-digit temperatures. The February […]

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How Power Companies Benefit from Accurate Weather Forecasts

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:15:09 +0000

It’s pretty easy to understand how the weather affects certain forms of power generation and infrastructure. Sunlight is obviously needed to generate solar power, wind is required to produce wind […]

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AusNet Embraces Data-Driven Storm Impact Modeling

Credit to Author: Renny Vandewege| Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:15:45 +0000

Power companies must respond to outages caused by extreme weather events. Having accurate predictions concerning the severity of impending storms can ensure companies are prepared with the right resources on

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How Do Power Companies Safeguard Against Winter Weather Challenges?

Credit to Author: Emily Newton| Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:56:25 +0000

In February 2021, more than 4 million people lost power for days on end throughout Texas. The now-infamous outage resulted from extreme winter weather the state’s power grid wasn’t prepared […]

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