Ukraine officially joined the International Energy Agency as an Association country today, with the signing of a joint declaration by Ukraine’s Minister of Energy German Galushchenko and IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol. The signing of the Joint Association Declaration at a ceremony in Warsaw, Poland, opens a new chapter in the long-standing partnership between the IEA and Ukraine to deepen and expand their work on the country’s energy security, clean energy transition and reconst...

To maintain the grid and deliver reliable power during times when the members typically consume the most energy, CORE applies a demand charge to most accounts. Starting with March 2024 bills, the demand charge for residential members will be $3 multiplied by their peak demand, which is the highest amount of usage (in kilowatts) that occurs within one 60-minute period during the “on-peak” hours between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Use of appliances The demand charge varies by rate schedule, a...

Did they know homes account for 22% of the energy usage in the United States? The new year is a great time to create a checklist of some things they can optimize to get the best value for the money. Here are some actions they can take immediately: Use a power strip to plug in multiple electronics and appliances. This also allows them to turn them all on and off with one switch. Use the Colorado sun to the advantage! In colder months, open the curtains during the day to naturally heat the hom...

Virginia Transformer, the largest US-owned manufacturer of electrical transformers in North America with the shortest lead times in the industry, will officially inaugurate its new state-of-the-art, 130,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Chihuahua on February 10, 2023.   The new plant began production in late October 2022 and has begun to ship transformers. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the plant will be on February 10, 2023. New state-of-the-art manufacturing plant...

The Robert Bosch Tool Corporation named Robert Hesse as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of North America, effective November 1. In this position, Hesse will be responsible for the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation portfolio of businesses in North America, which includes Bosch Power Tools and Accessories, Measuring Tools, Dremel Rotary Tools, and RotoZip Brands. Robert Hesse will serve in this role after more than 25 years with Bosch, where he has held positions leading Bosch Communicati...

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) – Infinitum, creator of the breakthrough air core motor, announced Aircore Mobility, an award-winning, next generation, axial flux propulsion and traction motor designed to sustainably power passenger and commercial electric vehicles, as well as aviation, marine, construction, agricultural machines and auxiliary applications. The Aircore Mobility motor delivers high power and torque density and operates with class-leading efficiency over a wide range of spe...

ESA is pleased to announce its new VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs, Jake Braunger. With prior experience on the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Advocacy Team and many political campaigns throughout the country, Jake is eager to advocate and educate ESA members about legislation that will benefit the electronic security and life safety industry. “Many legislators aren’t aware of the details and challenges of our industry, which means you as security professionals...

Texas Instruments introduced new automotive battery cell and pack monitors with the most accurate measurement capability available on the market, maximizing electric vehicle (EV) drive time and enabling safer operation. advanced BMS As EVs grow in popularity, advanced battery management systems (BMS) are helping overcome critical barriers to widespread adoption. With a focus on solving complex system design challenges, TI provides the most advanced, comprehensive portfolio of BMS devices, ena...

Innodisk, a globally renowned company in industrial-grade storage and embedded peripherals is proud to announce its solution to issues faced by Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) applications relating to, and caused by the shortcomings of consumer DRAM. Innodisk AI With the recent launch of Innodisk AI, which provides a complete AI (Artificial Intelligence) solution for industrial integrators, DDR5 series DRAM plays a key role for a variety of applications, including Automated Optical Inspecti...

As an electrical sub-contractor, daily jobsite documentation is critical for Canyon State Electric to ensure quality control and share on-site progress with key stakeholders. Before using StructionSite, capturing, organizing, and sharing photos was disjointed. Canyon State Electric had to rely on the foreman to capture site progress, who then had to fill out a Google Form to track pictures and log them into the CSE systems. The office coordinator was responsible for going through these images a...

CORE Electric Cooperative has new services and offerings on the horizon.  In 2023, CORE will continue to provide members of The Energy to Thrive with additional control, choice, and convenience. For the latest on these and other developments, look to the website's social media channels and The Outlet member newsletter. Pre-pay options Coming soon: Advance Pay, which will let the user choose when, the amount, and how the user pre-pays toward the credit balance. No deposits, no...

Volta Trucks, the pioneering and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has appointed Claes Nilsson to its Board of Directors. Claes Nilsson joins the Volta Trucks Board following an extensive career in commercial vehicles with AB Volvo, where he held the position of President of Volvo Trucks and member of its Executive Board. Prior to this, he was responsible for Volvo Trucks regions in Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa, as well as previously...

2022 was a significant year of milestones for Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, as the company continues its journey towards the production of the full-electric Volta Zero vehicles for customers in early 2023. Volta Trucks saw the headcount of the company grow by over 200% in 2022, to nearly 700 employees. This included key appointments across the business, including Steve Dichter as Chief Strategy Officer; Adam Chassin as Chi...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, and services provider has announced a strong start to 2023 by confirming customer production orders for the first 300 manufacturing slots of its full-electric Volta Zero, with an associated revenue of more than €85 million. Series production Volta Zeros are due to start rolling off the line of the company’s contract manufacturing facility in Steyr, Austria, in early Q2 2023, with the plant ready to meet the s...

Kirloskar Electric congratulates Tata Power Solar on the occasion of inauguration of their capacity augmentation and modernization recently completed in cell and module manufacturing lines, at Bengaluru Manufacturing Unit in the Electronic City, Bengaluru, in Karnataka, India. Tata Power Solar has also become one of India’s foremost and largest EPC in the shortest span of time. Kirloskar Electric offers Tata Power Solar their hearty congratulations for achieving this feat as well. The com...

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has entered into a long-term Technology License Agreement (TLA) with Sumitomo SHI FW, Finland (SFW) for design, engineering, manufacturing, erection, commissioning and sale of subcritical as well as supercritical Circulating Fluidised Bed Combustion (CFBC) Boilers in India and in overseas territories except select countries. The agreement was signed by Mr. Jai Prakash Srivastava, Director (Engineering, Research & Development), BHEL and Mr. Asif Hussai...

What a year! For every lead RECOM received on a European trade show tour, it is donating funds to offset the CO2 footprint cost of attendance. RECOM received a record number of business cards in 2022, allowing them to plant over 700 trees! exhibition participation The team at RECOM was thrilled to meet with customers and new friends from around the globe. It was exhibited at Embedded World (March), PCIM (May), LOGIMAT (June), Innotrans (September), and Electronica (November).  From Nure...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that it will organize an exhibition under the theme ‘Smart Society’ at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, USA from January 5 to 8. The booth (#3841) will be located in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Diverse global challenges During the show, Mitsubishi Electric will present its future vision and efforts to provide advanced technologies and integrated solutions in five challenge areas: Carbon neutral, Circular economy,...

For 65 years and counting, Hill Electric has served the Upstate of South Carolina and beyond with trusted electrical contracting services. It believes in building long-lasting partnerships and upholding the highest standards of excellence in our field of service. Hill Electric Hill Electric's story of service began when we were founded in 1954 by Walter Hill. After years of working as an operator at the historic Portman Shoals Power Plant in Townville, SC, Hill decided to put his roots down in...

Promoting best practices through education is a key part of Aico’s mission statement. Offering a variety of education for their supply chain, Aico has seen a record-breaking 10,000 installers complete their FIA-CPD accredited Expert Installer training throughout 2022. Daniel Little, National Sales Manager for Aico, adds “This is an incredible milestone, providing Free CPD to 10,000 people will ensure we hit our mission statement of sharing best practices to deliver safer homes. &nbs...

Chonda Nwamu, Senior Vice President, general counsel, and secretary at Ameren, has earned a spot as a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) Class of 2023. The ELC is the preeminent membership organization committed to increasing the number of Black executives in the C-suite, on corporate boards, and in global enterprises. Nwamu's ELC membership places her among some of the most accomplished Black professionals in the world. Since its founding in 1986, the ELC has grown to include mor...

Hitachi Energy, a global technology pioneer that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, recently announced it has won an order to supply its GrideMotion® Flash ultrafast charging system for the two busiest bus routes in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, central France. Grid-eMotion Flash was the first choice of the city’s public transportation operator, SMTC-AC, which requires a fast, efficient, reliable, and safe charging system that will help persuade motorists to leave their...

While training meetings are a regular occurrence at Hill Electric, every year they host a training meeting specifically geared toward Arc Flash. As an Industrial Electrical Contractor, they take the safety of their employees and clients very seriously and prioritize proper training for the team members. Since the inception of NFPA 70E, they have informed and trained the employees on Arc Flash annually, only the employees they deem qualified attend the Arc Flash meeting. This year, 26 employees...

When it comes to marketplace ethics, it appears no one can touch industrial electrical contractor Hill Electric. The Better Business Bureau of the Upstate, a private non-profit organization serving the 10-county Upstate area, honored Hill Electric with a 2019 Business of Integrity Award for Marketplace Ethics in the 50-199 employee category earlier this month. Value-Based Leadership Founded in 1954, Hill Electric was honored for several key reasons starting with Mike Davis, the company’...

Hill Electric, a valued partner in Upstate SC in industrial electrical contractor services, recently launched a new website designed to showcase its services, core values, and legacy. The new site highlights the “Hill Electric Difference” by featuring the company’s valued team members, emphasizing its service philosophy, and expanding on its 65 years of expertise in industrial electrical services. new website “We are very pleased to have the new website up and running,...

Electricians have been utilizing multimeters for nearly 100 years. Although the tool has advanced over the years and evolved into a digital tool, its purpose has remained the same. Digital multimeters are used for 3 main things: checking voltage, verifying ampere (current flow), and validating continuity. With safety as one of the core values at Hill Electric, this tool helps alert the industrial electricians of any warning signs and is used to reassure the electricians that everything is worki...

The modern workplace is rapidly evolving, requiring companies to find innovative ways of training students to become the next generation of employees.  Hill Electric’s philosophy of empowerment and accountability, paired with training and educational initiatives, ensures that its future employees are successful and meet the highest standards on every project.  Career and Technical Education As Hill Electric continues to be engaged with Career and Technical Education throughout...

Two new ranges of cost-effective switching regulators are announced - the RPMGQ-20 and RPMGS-20 open-frame, through-hole, non-isolated DC/DC buck converters with 20A output rating. RPMGQ-20, RPMGS-20 The RPMGQ-20 is in an industry-standard quarter-brick format while the RPMGS-20 is in the emerging standard package size of 36.83 x 34.04 mm with a standard sixteenth brick pin-out. Both products have a maximum height of 15mm from their mounting surface. The parts operate from an 18V-75V input an...

Hill Electric gets to do some pretty interesting work for its clients. It usually has its hands on some extremely technical projects. Hill Electric wants to go over four important industrial electrical terms in our industry that are part of its everyday vocabulary but likely are unfamiliar to the average person. Fiber Termination Proper fiber termination is essential when you’re installing fiber optic cables. Fiber is used in data networking to transmit large amounts of data over long d...

Emergency power systems play an integral role in complying with life safety requirements and sustaining critical systems such as data and communications networks within facilities. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Annual Electric Power Industry Report, electrical customers experienced over eight hours of power interruptions in 2020. On average, the duration of interruptions customers experienced annually from 2013 to 2020 was consistently two hours. As seasonal stor...