Defense Department Studies Solar Energy Potential at Desert Bases

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) could generate 7,000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy on four military bases located in the California desert, according to a DOD study. more...

New Leak at Japan Nuclear Plant

Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant has once again sprung a leak, releasing more than eight tonnes of potentially radioactive water. more...

Study: Peach Bottom equipped to handle major accident

If a major earthquake hit the area and knocked out all power at or going to Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, systems at the plant would still be able to cool the reactors' cores and avert an accident. more...

Nuclear plants more capable of dealing with accidents than thought in past

A relatively severe accident at a nuclear plant like Dominion Virginia Power's Surry Power Station would be significantly less dangerous than federal regulators previously thought, an NRC study says. more...

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IBM End-to-End Security for Smart Grids

Monday Feb 6, 2012 - 12:00 AM Eastern - Virtual Event

This on demand webcast is currently available and focuses on end-to-end smart grid security risks and how IBM customers are managing these risks at various points in the electric smart grid chain. more...

Steps Towards a Low Carbon Future: Technologies That Will Support the Global Revolution Required

Thursday Feb 9, 2012 - 11:00 AM Eastern - Your Desktop

Did you know the United Kingdom, the world's sixth largest economy, expects to exceed EU targets for carbon emission reduction by 2020? Scotland, the Northern part of United Kingdom, is currently becoming a world class leader in promoting sensor, offshore marine and smart grid technologies. Scotland is currently home to over 1000 enabling technology companies and 100 leading sensor technology companies. Learn why government incentives such as the Power Network Demonstration Center and the build out of the International Renewable Zone in Glasgow makes Scotland a destination of choice for research and development and for making investments on carbon reducing technologies. Gain key insights into: How smart grid technologies enables low carbon economy How the technologies will fit together and more...

Harnessing Disruption - Dealing with the Threat of Technology and Competition

Thursday Feb 16, 2012 - 12:00 PM Eastern - Virtual Event

This utility industry is on track to spend $1.6 trillion in the coming two decades on generation, transmission and distribution. Clearly, new ways of creating and delivering power will change the business. How does such a capital intensive industry make wise technology investments when the consequences of error - will make them vulnerable to major competitive threats? more...

Grid Analytics Issues, Trends, & Drivers

Wednesday Feb 29, 2012 - 12:00 PM Eastern - Virtual Event

With the realization of the smart grid, the utility industry has experienced fundamental change over the last decade. Entirely new areas of expertise, value, challenge, and opportunity have emerged. Right at the heart of these opportunities and challenges is how to leverage analytics to improve grid operations ranging from grid optimization to asset management. more...

AESP's 22nd National Conference & Expo

Monday Feb 6, 2012 - Thursday Feb 9, 2012 - San Diego, CA - USA

Join us in San Diego for the premier energy industry conference that draws the top program managers, policy makers, marketers, evaluators, consultants and vendors in energy efficiency. Highly regarded experts in their respective fields will lead over 60 sessions that will cover the range of current topics in program design, implementation, pricing, marketing, research, evaluation and more. more...

3rd Annual Utility Customer Experience Management Conference

Wednesday Feb 8, 2012 - Friday Feb 10, 2012 - San Antonio, TX - United States

The 3rd Annual Utility Customer Experience Management Conference will be a three day, industry focused event, specific to those within Customer Service, Customer Relations, Customer Communications and Credit and Collections. more...

Utility Analytics Institute Summit

Wednesday Feb 15, 2012 - Thursday Feb 16, 2012 - Orlando, FL

Equip yourself with essential knowledge and stay up to date on the latest in energy analytics. more...

 
 

Someone needs to follow the money--the numbers do not make sense

By Mark Wooldridge - Defense Department Studies Solar Energy Potential at Desert Bases - The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) could generate 7,000 megawatts more...

USAGAPP.com USA Green jobs now.Org Secures bids for smart grid inspections 2012 summer. Green Electr

Blogger Photo By Ron Vogt - USAGAPP.com USA Green jobs now.Org Secures bids for smart grid inspections 2012 summer. Green Electricity Network Integration ($36.4 million) USAGAPP.com more...

Social Media and Utilities: A Love Affair in the making?

By Chris Lewis -   To think of Social Media is to think of the fast moving and instantaneous nature of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more...

Is Your Infrastructure Ready for Smart Metering? – Part 4

Blogger Photo By Jay Cappy - By Jay Cappy, Verizon Business PS Utility Practice Lead – IT Advisory Services   This is part four of the more...

Clean energy: How much hot air?

Blogger Photo By Elisa Wood Lisa Cohn -   By Elisa Wood February 1, 2012 NewScientist’s January 28 issue is likely to unsettle clean energy advocates – but more...

SMART GRID: EEFECTIVE REACTIVE POWER CONTROLLER

Blogger Photo By Shehu Khaleel - Utilities today devote considerable attention to managing voltage levels and reactive power (VAR) throughout the power transmission and distribution systems. more...
 

Management In Real Life: Don't Rock My World

By Kevin Herring -
When I'm driving with my wife and I take a curve too fast, she grabs the strap above the passenger door and lets out a "whoa." Funny thing, when she's more...
Filed under: Human Resourcess

Shale Gas -- Friend or Foe

By Richard Goodwin -
Since I reside in Palm Beach County, FL, I pay attention to my local electricity rates, provided by Florida Power & Light [FPL] -- a regulated utility. Recently, FPL lowered more...
Filed under: Fossil & Biomass

Smart Metering: Getting the Consumer Onside

By Jim Hayward -
In this article, Jim Hayward and David Wing, of Baringa Partners, share their thoughts on what suppliers must learn from consumer psychology (and history) to ensure smart meter roll outs more...
Filed under: Metering

Market Data -- A Point Of View on Data Delivery Process and Architecture

By Asish Thomas -
A trading organization relies on commodity market data. A commodity trade is only as good as the Market Data it is based on. Incorrect or delayed commodity market prices/information lead more...
Filed under: Risk & Operations

Gas Molecules and Dust in the Atmosphere Cool the Earth!

By Bob Ashworth -
Many meteorologists have blamed water vapor and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere for warming the earth. Below is an excerpt from a paper1 written by meteorologists from the National Oceanic more...
Filed under: Environmental, Emissions & Carbon Management
 
 

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