Electrical Industry News for January 2025
Earlier this month, as part of National Lineworker Appreciation Day, they celebrated the teams that work every day to keep CORE’s best-in-class system delivering safe, reliable power to the members. CORE’s aggressive system improvement and wildfire mitigation programs mean crews spend their days repairing or replacing electrical lines and components. Power interruptions Crews are always prepared for outage response, everyday unexpected power interruptions, as well as outages due...
In an effort to reduce electricity costs and enhance the reliability of their electrical distribution system, Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) established a cogeneration system at their facility in Hackensack, NJ. As part of this project, the engineers and field service team collectively designed, developed, and implemented a turnkey solution to meet the customer’s requirements. Reason for assessing a demand charge The reason for assessing a demand charge is attributed to the ov...
In this fast-evolving infrastructure landscape, businesses and organizations demand seamless, integrated, and highly efficient systems to manage their operations. Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems and Integrated Building Management Systems (IBMS) play a pivotal role in modern infrastructure, ensuring safety, efficiency, and connectivity across residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. While these systems are critical, managing them through multiple service providers often leads to challenge...
CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE) is pleased to announce the hiring of Angie Bedolla as the Local Government and Business Relations Manager. Angie Bedolla As the Local Government and Business Relations Manager, Angie will be responsible for managing and expanding CORE’s relationships with governmental partners and key accounts to ensure alignment and support through expanded programs, economic growth, and a changing energy landscape. She will also support efforts to ident...
In a fast-paced world, modern buildings rely on Integrated Building Management Systems (IBMS) to ensure seamless operations, energy efficiency, and security. These systems combine multiple building technologies like HVAC, lighting, security, fire safety, and energy management into one centralized platform. comprehensive maintenance services However, like any sophisticated technology, IBMS systems require regular upkeep to perform optimally. This is where annual maintenance for IBMS systems be...
CORE Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce the hiring of Amanda Hall for the role of Director of Enterprise Risk Management. new responsibilities As the Director of Enterprise Risk Management, Amanda will be responsible for heading CORE’s enterprise risk management program by identifying and mitigating the cooperative’s financial, operational, regulatory, contractual, and strategic risks. She will develop the organization’s risk management framework and manage complian...
CORE wishes users a safe and happy holiday! Here are some quick, easy tips that will protect users and their loved ones this season: Make sure the holiday/decorative lights – and all other bulbs – are LED. If users still have non-LED string lights, consider taking them to a local recycling company that accepts them. Have the heating system serviced to ensure it is operating safely and efficiently. Do not overload outlets and power strips with too many devices. For outdoor ligh...
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, ELV (Extra Low Voltage) and IBMS (Integrated Building Management Systems) have become indispensable for modern buildings. From streamlining communication to enhancing safety and energy efficiency, these systems play a pivotal role in creating smart and sustainable spaces. design and maintenance However, to truly harness their benefits, users need a partner that excels in design, installation, and maintenance – and that’s where System...
My Usage, accessible via the SmartHub app or web-based SmartHub at the CORE website, is the source for detailed, easy-to-read info about their electric usage. Here are three of the most powerful ways users can use it to make informed decisions and save money on the electric bill: Identify periods of high usage View power usage over custom periods of time and identify where users can make adjustments or minimize demand during the daily “on-peak” period of 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Users ca...
CORE Electric Cooperative is committed to providing its members with choice and excellent customer service. As such, they regularly survey members to understand their experiences and opinions. CORE is partnering with Corona Insights, a Denver-based research firm, to conduct this year’s member survey. Topics include renewables, electric vehicles, wildfire mitigation, and other electric utility programs. The input is needed to ensure the results represent the broad spectrum of opinions that...
New levels of productivity and safety are revolutionizing the industrial landscape with efficient control systems. One such system is PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Automation, which has transformed how industries operate, for businesses in cities like Kolkata, PLC automation services offer a path to seamless, dependable operations that keep industries running smoothly. In this blog, System and Solution will explore what PLC automation is, how it benefits businesses, and tips on choosing t...
At this year's SPS event from November 12-14 in Nuremberg, Germany, visitors to Booth 206 in Hall 7 will experience how B&R is helping machine builders, integrators, owners and operators unlock new levels of productivity. More than 150 B&R experts are on hand to show the company's latest innovations – from new AI-assisted coding and cloud-based engineering to interoperable Industrial IoT solutions, AI-enhanced machine vision and a new open approach to safety engineering. Intercon...
In recent years, CORE has invested in technologies that continue to help them operate more efficiently, reduce costs, and minimize financial impacts on their members. Those investments include: Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI): In early 2021, CORE wrapped up the installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure, which replaced more than 165,000 meters throughout the system. CORE avoided at least 50,000 'truck rolls' thanks to AMI. The new meters also help to identify and more...
The Westenergie subsidiary digikoo GmbH has comprehensively revised its central software platform, the digipad. With the digipad 2.0, digikoo offers even more efficient support for municipal utilities, municipalities, network operators and energy supply companies. The platform enables optimized planning in the areas of energy, heat, and transport. Municipal heat planning The digipad 2.0 enables individual analyses of complex data, automated potential assessments and customized views for users...
Like any vehicle purchase, an EV represents a significant financial investment. Even with so many advantages – including lower maintenance and operating costs, fuel savings, financial incentives, reduced pollution, additional convenience and unique features – an EV is not right for everyone. Questions to ask themselves as they consider an EV purchase or lease, courtesy of Consumer Reports and CORE: How many miles do they drive each day? And how often do they take long road trips?...
CORE recently cut the ribbon on a publicly accessible electric vehicle charger at Castle Rock’s Miller Activity Complex – one of 11 new CORE-owned and maintained Level 2 and 3 public chargers that will be operational this summer and fall. Additional chargers will be located in Bailey, Castle Pines, Parker, Bennett, Deer Trail, Kiowa, Elizabeth, Woodland Park and other parts of Douglas County. State grants helped fund eight of the 11 chargers. Eligible CORE members get discoun...
Members in parts of CORE’s service area sometimes ask if they plan to offer high-speed internet service. CORE has analyzed this possibility considerably and currently has no plans to provide broadband services. This decision is based on many considerations, including: Colorado law prohibits an electric utility from directly providing retail commercial broadband services. They also could not subsidize a related but separate broadband company with CORE’s resources. CORE&rs...
Esri, the global pioneer in location intelligence, presented CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE) with the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award on July 12, 2023, at the annual Esri User Conference (Esri UC). Selected from hundreds of thousands of users, CORE received the award for its innovative use of mapping and analytics technology, as well as leadership in the field of electric distribution utilities. Data and solve complex problems The SAG Award is intended to demonstrate an appreciation f...
CORE Electric Cooperative is committed to providing choice and excellent customer service to its members. As such, every few years CORE surveys to understand the experiences and opinions of members. CORE is partnering with Corona Insights, a Denver-based research firm, to conduct the member survey. Topics include customer service, electricity priorities, and home energy usage. Members’ input is needed to ensure the results represent the broad spectrum of opinions that exist amo...
The process of setting up utilities for a new home can be complex, that’s why they’re here to make it easier. Start by downloading the Energy Usage Guide to see the common appliances and the amount of power required to operate each based on CORE’s residential rate. Here are some additional tips that can help users save money and energy: Energy-efficient appliances - Keep a look out for the Energy Star label. These products are certified by the Environmental Protection Agen...
CORE Electric Cooperative’s GIS Manager, Duane Holt was recently named an Esri Electric GIS Hero. Esri is the global market pioneer in GIS, helping customers get results for the most difficult problems and pioneering problem-solving with GIS to help users see what others can’t. Esri Electric GIS Hero Being named an Esri Electric GIS Hero means users are one of the best in the entire GIS field and is truly a great honor. According to their official website, Esri Electri...
ORE Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce the hiring of Stephen Figueroa to fill the cooperative’s Commercial Operations Director position. Stephen Figueroa As the Commercial Operations Director, Stephen will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and tactical direction for commercial aspects of power supply and energy management, including long-term resource planning and acquisition, contracts, regional affairs resource operations planning, portfolio risk manage...
As they dive into one of Colorado’s hottest months, they’re all about energy efficiency. By cutting down on the energy usage they can save on those monthly bills. Here are some tips to make the home more energy-efficient: Improve home insulation - Adding more insulation to an attic keeps hot air out in the summer. Seal the biggest leaks in the house and check the holes that were cut for plumbing pipes. Use a can of spray foam, available at any hardware store, to seal these leaks. F...
Technosylva, the pioneering provider of wildfire mitigation technology solutions, and CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE), the largest electric distribution cooperative in Colorado, announced a new partnership and collaboration to reduce the impacts of wildfire to CORE’s members, employees and their electric grid. “The new web-based version from Technosylva will provide us with the most advanced tools available for wildfire risk mitigation,” said Jordan Ambrogi, CORE Wildfire Mit...
CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE) and the Town of Parker are pleased to announce Flexential’s plan to develop its fifth data center and colocation facility, expanding its FlexAnywhere® Platform in the Denver area. Flexential is a pioneering provider of secure and flexible data center solutions with 42 data centers across the United States. Demand for data center CORE, the Town of Parker, and developer Westside Partners worked with Flexential CORE, the Town of Parker...
As part of their pole maintenance program, CORE is in the process of testing the electric utility poles. The contractor, Osmose Utilities Services Inc., will be performing this work in the Woodland Park district between August 19, 2024 – September 16, 2024. Maintenance work in the Conifer district should be completed by August 19, 2024. More updates will be added to this page as contractors move throughout the districts. Osmose crews may require access to and/or through the property...
Prospective electronics technicians for industrial engineering in their first year of training at Westnetz GmbH recently planted 20 fruit trees on an old orchard in the Bauerbahn area. The aim of the campaign was to contribute to the restoration and preservation of natural habitats in our region. Under the direction of Ralf Herrmann from the Office for Urban Greenery, Environment and Climate, the young people, together with employees of the city of Neuss, planted Rhenish fruit tree v...
CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE) announced that Fitch Ratings has assigned CORE a first-time Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of “AA-“, with a Stable outlook. “AA-” is in the highest public rating tier achieved for electric distribution cooperatives rated by Fitch Ratings. “The “AA-” IDR reflects CORE’s very strong financial profile in the context of a rapidly growing and diverse retail customer base, very strong revenue defensibility charact...
At the Hannover Messe on April 23, 2024, founding members ABB (including B&R), Capgemini, Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric (including AVEVA), and Siemens announced collaboration on a new initiative to deliver interoperability for Industrial IoT ecosystems. Hosted by the Linux Foundation and open to further interested parties, the Margo initiative draws its name from the Latin word for 'edge' and will define mechanisms for interoperability between applications, devices and...
Municipal heat planning is a cornerstone of the heat transition in Germany. All cities and municipalities must submit their plans by mid-2028 at the latest. This requires broad expertise to answer the upcoming energy and urban planning questions. urban development issues Westenergie AG is combining the energy industry know-how of an energy service provider and infrastructure provider with the expertise of DSK Energie GmbH, a company with extensive experience in urban planning and urban and di...