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Verizon Connect released its fifth annual Fleet Technology Trends Report, conducted in partnership with Bobit Business Media, and based on responses from 543 fleet management professionals. The report highlights how fleet management technology continues to serve as a dependable asset for boosting performance across small, medium, and enterprise fleets. efficiency, safety, and sustainability The findings reveal a steady increase in the use of GPS fleet tracking, in-cab video solutions, and p...

The IEA regularly conducts reviews of the energy and climate-related policies of its member countries and provides recommendations – a process that supports energy policy development and encourages the exchange of international best practices and experiences. The latest review of the Slovak Republic took place in October 2023. The review finds that the Slovak Republic has made significant progress in reaching its climate and energy goals owing to its low-emissions electricity system, with...

Under the motto ‘Let’s advance Manufacturing,’ Siemens and selected partners will demonstrate at Formnext 2024 how additive manufacturing (AM) is becoming an innovation enabler for industrial applications thanks to a functioning ecosystem, digitalization, and automation. Additive manufacturing has become an established production technology in which productivity, costs, quality, and availability are critical to long-term market viability. The Siemens Xcelerator strategy empha...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company, has been named a pioneer in the ISG Provider Lens™ Generative AI Services Report 2024 by Information Services Group (ISG), a leading global technology research and advisory firm. This recognition underscores GlobalLogic’s ability to empower businesses to harness the transformative power of generative AI (GenAI) to design, build, and improve intelligent products, platforms, and services to reshape industries and improve people’s day-t...

As part of a modernization project to ensure the continued reliability of their rapid transit system, Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) in New Jersey undertook a capital improvement project to replace an existing traction power substation near Jersey City, NJ.  As part of this project, our engineers performed AC & DC short circuits, coordination, and arc flash studies for the proposed electrical facilities. circuit and coordination study For any rail transit authority, the main goal...

Ahead of Utility Scam Awareness Day on Nov. 20, Ameren is reminding residential and business customers not to let their guard down during the busy holiday season. Customers should remain scam-aware and know how to spot common utility scam tactics. Utility companies worldwide partner to promote this United Against Scams campaign to raise awareness and educate customers, so they do not fall victim to scams. Latest scam tactics Holiday season is often a busy time that includes family gatherings,...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton announces a collaboration with Treehouse to enable high-quality, cost-effective and code-compliant residential electrification projects. The collaboration brings together Eaton’s digitally enabled electrical solutions with Treehouse’s AI-powered software and end-to-end installation capabilities, helping expedite the energy transition and electrification at home with EV charging, energy storage, heat pumps and more. Installation time and...

Siemens and Enemalta will join forces to digitally transform its grid infrastructure with Siemens’ Gridscale X software platform. Levering the software’s low-voltage management capabilities, Enemalta aims to enhance its service by reducing outage times for more than 450,000 people and enabling more efficient network management to reduce grid congestion and capacity constraints.  Distribution of electricity Enemalta, the renowned energy services provider in the Maltese Islands...

IEA member governments have updated the set of principles – known as the IEA Shared Goals – that highlight the priority areas for simultaneously ensuring energy security and advancing clean energy transitions. IEA members first agreed on a set of Shared Goals in 1993. Now, over three decades later, during the Agency’s 50th anniversary year, the new set of goals builds on the 1993 version while also drawing inspiration from the joint communiques from the 2022 and 2024 IEA Minis...

Axpo is renewing and modernizing the facilities of the supra-regional distribution grid at the Wildegg-Brugg power plant in Villnachern. As part of this, Axpo is replacing the existing switchgear due to its age. Construction work will start in spring 2025, and Axpo will further strengthen the security of supply in the region with this modernization.  Supra-regional distribution grid The existing switchgear, which is housed in the Willdegg-Brugg power plant (KWWB), has reached the end of...

In the vibrant atmosphere of the WE3 Summit 2024, industry pioneers, innovators, and trailblazers gathered to celebrate the WE3 Awards—a night dedicated to those who are pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible in the energy and water sectors. Each award winner has showcased an exceptional commitment to advancing utility innovation to become part of a larger story. One that connects technology, sustainability, and the human experience. A Night of Recognition and Inspiratio...

TE Connectivity, a world renowned company in connectivity and sensors, has acquired Harger, an American major firm in lightning protection and grounding solutions for IEEE markets. Grounding solutions are the cornerstone of grid reliability, enhance both the safety and functionality of the entire electrical system and form a critical component of a solar farm’s electrical balance of system (EBoS). TE Connectivity acquires Harger With this strategic acquisition, TE’s energy busines...

The IEA and the Government of India’s Ministry of Mines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which lays out a co-operation framework on critical minerals, the essential materials that go into clean energy technologies. Practices for modeling and analysis The MoU, which defines areas of co-operation ranging from critical minerals data and statistics to the sharing of best practices for modeling and analysis, was exchanged in the presence of India’s Minist...

Whether it’s a payment plan, a payment extension, or average monthly payments, SWEPCO is committed to supporting its customers during the winter months. Eligible customers in Louisiana can apply for assistance to pay their winter heating bills through the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).   Applications for winter heating assistance will be accepted from November 15 to March 15, or until funds are depleted.   Challenges with heating...

In the colder winter months, the average American kitchen churns out a high amount of food, and most of it can range from soups to casseroles, to holiday feasts. While these are special and favorite parts of the season, the energy required to cook these meals represents a small but significant part of your monthly energy bill. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that cooking alone generally accounts for 4 to 5% of total home energy use, and this figure doesn’t include costs associated...

This week, Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) will support International Fraud Awareness Week and will recognize the eighth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, November 15. Utility Scam Awareness Day is an advocacy and awareness campaign focused on educating customers about and exposing scammer tactics. Utility impostor scams In recent years, utilities have seen increased reports of their customers/members being contacted by scammers who pose as utility workers in an attempt to...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it will begin shipping samples of a silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) bare die for use in drive-motor inverters of electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and other electric vehicles (xEVs) on November 14. Mitsubishi Electric's first standard-specification SiC-MOSFET power semiconductor chip will enable the company to respond to the diversification of inverters for xEVs and contribute...

As part of an overall facility improvement program, St. Mary’s Hospital undertook a feasibility study of its electrical distribution system. As part of this study, the engineers and electricians analyzed the existing emergency system and developed a conceptual design to improve the reliability of emergency power at the facility in Waterbury, CT. Establishing an effective emergency power distribution system for a hospital is vital. A properly implemented emergency backup power system can m...

Verizon Business announced the activation of more than 740 new Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) lines with the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet), a transit agency providing bus, light rail, commuter rail, and paratransit service in the Portland metro region. wireless network connectivity FWA delivers fast, reliable, and scalable wireless network connectivity. The ample bandwidth provided by FWA enables TriMet to leverage data-rich and mission-critical application...

Naturgy, in collaboration with the City of Energy Foundation (CIUDEN) attached to the Institute for Just Transition (ITJ) under the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO), has successfully completed the first tests for the installation and commissioning of an energy storage system based on second-life batteries from Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles. Batteries used for the tests are sourced from two origins: either they were discarded at the factory due to temporar...

Recently, NR PCS-985 exciter protection has been successfully put into operation in Ningde and Yangjiang 1000MW nuclear power plant , effectively solving the problem of "weak protection" of exciter, which is of great significance for improving the operation reliability of nuclear power equipment. At present, the excitation system of large-scale nuclear power generators generally adopts brushless excitation mode, which has the problem of weak protection configuration or even no protection. Real...

Lincoln Electric is excited to announce the expansion of its Buy America-compliant product offerings. As a company deeply rooted in the United States with a steadfast commitment to quality, Lincoln Electric has enhanced the Buy America portfolio, particularly within the UltraCore® (FCAW-G) product line. FCAW-G product families The following FCAW-G product families are Buy America compliant and available for order: UltraCore® 71A85, E71T-9M-H8/ E71T-1M-H8 UltraCore® 712A80, E71...

A Group company of Japanese multinational Mitsubishi Electric, the Bangalore-headquartered Climaveneta Climate Technologies, is investing over INR 400 crore in the state-of-the-art plant at Narsapura, Kolar district, a key industrial hub located around 50 km from Bengaluru. Climaveneta is a pioneering manufacturer of high-efficiency cooling equipment and precision as well as data center cooling systems. Presently having an order booking of over INR 500 Cr, the company is targeting to double the...

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...

Hunt Electric are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Paul’s Electric in New Ulm, Minnesota, USA. This strategic move will strengthen its presence in southern Minnesota, capitalizing on PEI’s established reputation in the area. By combining the resources and expertise, they aim to enhance the operations and unlock new growth opportunities for both companies. About Paul's Electric The company was founded in 1987 and has made it their focus to grow as part of the New Ulm area co...

NR successfully won the bid for the 18MW / 54MWH energy storage project in Hokkaido, Japan. NR will provide total 18MW Power Conversion System (PCS) containerized solution for the energy storage system. Wind Power Regulation This energy storage project is affiliated to Hokkaido Electric Power Company (HEPCO) of Japan and is used to stabilize wind power fluctuations, power grid peak & frequency regulation and improve the power grid stability level under the background of increasing renewab...

As part of CORE’s annual maintenance program, an FAA-certified contractor will operate unmanned drone aircraft in the utility right-of-way in parts of the service area from Nov 1 through December. The drones will be used to visually inspect poles and electrical equipment, after which CORE crews and contractors will make repairs to any identified deficiencies. linemen inspecting poles Along with the drone contractors, users will likely see CORE linemen inspecting poles and equipment on f...

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...

LOVATO Electric proudly announces the start of construction work on a new, modern building at its headquarters in Gorle (BG). A €14 million investment marks a milestone in the growth of the company and its production capacity. The new building will cover an area of 4800 square meters and will house two strategic departments for the company: tooling, where molds are made, and molding, where plastic components are manufactured. Major investments The new facility will be equipped with sta...

On Saturday, inaccurate reports circulated indicating that workers were trapped at a SWEPCO power plant. They want to clarify that this information is not factual — no employee or crew member was ‘trapped.’ The situation involved crews assembling scaffolding-type equipment within a furnace that was offline for routine maintenance repairs. use of additional equipment During this process, a portion of the scaffolding became jammed, necessitating the use of additional equipment...