Oil Industry Gets a Jolt From Wave of Electrification
Electrification has changed many industries and oil is no exception. Leaders realize there is a growing push to make sustainable choices whenever possible, which means...
Utilities
Biden-Harris Administration Attempts New Deal Nostalgia with $7.3 Billion in Clean Energy Investments
by Nick Vaccaro
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt started a revolution for new jobs and investment in domestic infrastructure with his New Deal campaign. Included in its framework, he...
Integrating Smart Thermostats With Building Management Systems
Renewable energy professionals and utility workers first witnessed a fully optimized smart home in movies, and now building management systems (BMSs) are becoming standard installations....
Surviving the Surge: Strategies for Managing Electricity in the Face of Grid Instability
 Historically, business leaders have not had to prioritize electricity when auditing or improving their supply chain management. Often buried under umbrella categories such as utilities,...
The Grid We Need, The Grid We Have
Critical infrastructure sectors are becoming increasingly complex and interdependent and so, too, are the physical and socioeconomic landscapes in which they operate. This in turn...
From Grid to Green: Innovations Paving the Way for Sustainable Utilities
by John Rozum
The Utility Expo, the largest event for utility professionals and construction contractors seeking comprehensive insights into the latest industry technologies, innovations and trends, made its...
Is the DOE’s Investment Plan for the Grid Actually a Good Idea?
In October 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled the largest-ever investment in the country’s utility grid — nearly $3.5 billion in awards to...
Conventional No More: Six Technologies That Are Shaping the Future of Conventional Power Plants
Has the demise of the conventional power plant been greatly exaggerated? As the world grapples with an energy crisis, several governments are returning to coal,...
Shining a Light on Utility-Scale Solar Recycling
Utility-scale solar projects are pivotal in the global transition to renewable energy, and these projects contribute to a predictable and stable renewable energy source. Predictions...
VPPs Can Help Improve the Resilience of the Texas Power Grid
Texas is growing accustomed to experiencing system-wide power grid disruptions. The first recent major event was winter storm Uri in February 2021, which left 4.5...