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Electrical apprentices at Canyon State Electric (CSE) are attending their first week of classes through the company’s newly opened apprenticeship program, the third of its kind in the state. Students will attend one week of classes per quarter, spending the rest of their time getting on-the-job training as commercial electricians. NCCER accreditation    The program, which received its NCCER accreditation in December, can teach up to 120 apprentices The program, which received...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will deploy its data-driven sustainability solution – Energy Expert – to help measure and analyze the electricity consumption at the competition venues of the forthcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 ('Paris 2024'). Cloud-based platform By migrating the intelligence related to the power consumption and demand of the competition venues to the clo...

Regulators in Massachusetts recently approved a utility’s plan to offer households with heat pumps a lower electric rate during the winter and to offer a further discounted rate for low-income households. This approach from Unitil, which serves a small portion of the commonwealth, should be improved upon and replicated across the country as regulators consider similar proposals from other utilities.   principles and goals  To maximize benefits for energy-burdened househo...

AEI Cables is issuing a reminder to the electrical cables supply chain to keep safety at the front of mind when it comes to Category 3 Control fire performance cables. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and enabling safe evacuation in the case of life safety. Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke, toxic gases, and flame spread in the event of a real fire. safety is the pr...

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...

The ArkLaTex faced a significant weather event on Monday, July 8, as Beryl, a Category 1 hurricane, struck the Texas coast and moved through the region. The National Weather Service office in Shreveport confirmed late Thursday evening that at least 29 tornadoes had occurred, prompting an unprecedented 67 warnings in a single day and setting a record. Rebuild power delivery systems Work continues in the ArkLaTex to rebuild from the storm that unleashed extreme weather In response, more than 9...

The Heavy Engineering vertical of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has despatched the second Steam Generator to Kaiga Atomic Power Station in Karnataka for India’s indigenously developed 10 x 700 MWe Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) Fleet Program. It has been flagged off from L&T’s A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in Hazira, Gujarat. The flag-off comes 11 months ahead of the contractual delivery schedule, demonstrating L&T’s unwavering commitment to advancing Indi...

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce that it has been awarded on TIME’s inaugural list of America’s Best Mid-Size Companies 2024. Lincoln Electric ranked 66th overall, and was one of 16 companies awarded within the “IT, Electronics, Hardware and Equipment” category. The award is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the major statistics portal and industry ranking provider and the awards list can be viewed on the TIME’s website. Standard strategy...

The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team recently deployed in support of local government agencies in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, to provide temporary connectivity in the wake of a ransomware attack. At the request of local officials, the team provided more than 80 Verizon Frontline communications solutions to help county agencies get operations back up and running at numerous locations. Verizon offers critical support “We appreciate having a mission-critical partner like Verizon...

Ingeteam has been awarded a new supply contract for a new photovoltaic plant in Australia. The company will supply its power electronics technology. Specifically, Ingeteam has supplied 15 transformer stations or power stations delivered as a turnkey solution, as well as the PPC (Power Plant Controller) system. The project is located in the Campaspe Shire in the state of Victoria. Once operational, this wind farm will generate the energy consumed by more than 43,000 Australian homes per year, th...

Intelligent power management company Eaton released its 2023 Sustainability Report and standalone Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency Report. The publications feature the company’s progress toward its 2030 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets and in creating an inclusive workplace. As the ESG regulatory landscape continues to evolve, Eaton is leaning forward—its 2023 Sustainability Report showcasing more transparency and reporting rigor than eve...

Siemens inaugurated a new Center of Competence for Data Centers at the Global Infocity Park in Chennai, India. Spanning 6,000 m2,  the new facility will serve as a regional innovation hub, not only uniting a team of more than 200 designers, planners, engineers and project managers in one location, but also enabling co-creation with partners and customers across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.  The launch comes as the Data Center market continues to grow at unprecedented spee...

Ameren Missouri announces that more than 630 commercial customers have participated in its business energy savings program, BizSavers®, so far this year. Combined, these customers project to save over $2.1 million on their energy costs annually after completing more than 670 energy efficiency projects. In total, these Missouri businesses are projected to save 20.2 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year. That’s the equivalent of 1,845 home’s energy use for one year....

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...

At a time when the global manufacturing landscape is more competitive than ever, industry and academia are collaborating to overcome complex new challenges in engineering and at the same time, inspire future engineers. The B&R Education Network in India is continuously working as the interface between educational institutions and the automation industry. To help make the next generation of engineers ready for industry, the B&R Education Network partnered with the Dr. D. Y. Patil Institu...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today that it has launched a railway data analysis service utilizing Serendie™, its digital platform for the optimal use of energy and the optimal deployment and operation of railway assets by railway companies. The new service is available for immediate use. carbon neutrality, decarbonization In the railway industry, various measures aiming at the realization of carbon neutrality and decarbonization are being implemented...

Lincoln Electric is proud to announce that its Velion™ 150kW DC fast charging station has achieved Canadian Standards Association (CSA/US) Certification to standards UL 2202, UL 2231-1, and UL 2231-2 for EV Chargers. This significant milestone underscores Lincoln Electric’s dedication to delivering the most reliable and high-performing electric vehicle DC fast charging equipment in the industry. The CSA/US guarantees that Lincoln Electric’s Velion™ EV fast charging stati...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) to collaborate in the supply of defense equipment for use in Japan and the U.S. on July 9. Electronic warfare systems Under the terms of the MOU, Mitsubishi Electric and NGC will discuss and agree on an optimal collaboration structure and business model, aiming to build a cooperative relationship that will allow them to provide defense equipment such as radars, e...

In a landmark event, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) along with the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), and The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) officially signed a strategic alliance agreement on July 10, 2024. construction and maintenance The importance of all four associations together emphasizes the commitment to collaboration and innovation through all facets of...

Restoration work is ongoing in the ArklaTex region after Beryl caused widespread damage. SWEPCO crews, in partnership with other utility professionals, are working to rebuild key infrastructure and restore power to the remaining customers without service. Damage assessment shows multiple repairs needed in hard-to-access locations, including heavily wooded or flooded areas. As of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, SWEPCO successfully and safely restored power to approximately 40,000 customers. SWEPCO's...

Beryl caused significant damage to SWEPCO’s energy delivery system and distribution networks with homes and businesses damaged. A familiar scene across the ArkLaTex included roofs removed, trees downed, and power lines snapped as severe weather moved through the ArkLaTex on Monday, July 8.   SWEPCO’s three-state service territory SWEPCO deployed its storm response team, which included utility professionals as part of Mutual Assistance from outside SWEPCO’s service...

Beryl made landfall and left millions of Texans without power, including about 14,000 SWEPCO customers in Texas, primarily in the Longview region. Its path of destruction continued into the ArkLaTex and, sadly, claimed the life of a Louisiana resident, according to the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office. Beryl’s arrival into the ArkLaTex region fueled a warm and unstable atmosphere and churned more than 67 active tornado warnings, a National Weather Service record, across the area, wit...

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...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services (“VEON” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that, following the consent of its respective bondholders and the receipt of a license from U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), it has now amended the original VEON Holdings B.V. notes due April 2025, June 2025 and November 2027 (collectively, the “Original Notes”).  VEON Holdings will...

The Renewables arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has finalized mega orders with a developer in the Middle East to build two Gigawatt scale Solar PV plants. The plants will have a cumulative capacity of 3.5 GW. The scope of the orders also includes grid interconnections encompassing pooling substations and overhead transmission lines. Detailed engineering and initial construction work are expected to commence shortly. Project management capabilities Last month, L&T announced having won...

Industry pioneer AEI Cables is issuing a reminder to the electrical cables supply chain to keep safety at the front of mind when it comes to Category 3 Control fire performance cables. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and enabling safe evacuation in the case of life safety. Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke, toxic gases, and flame spread in the event of a real fire....

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is lending a helping hand to their sister utility company, AEP Texas, in preparation for Beryl’s landfall on Monday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to intensify and make landfall along the mid-Texas coast as a hurricane on Monday. Hurricane impacts could include heavy rainfall, flooding, potential tornadoes, and damaging winds as the system moves inland across the state. SWEPCO’s service terr...