Technology Creates New Efficiencies, But Are Water Utilities Prepared for the Security Risk?

Wed, 08/02/2017 - 16:00

Yahoo!, the Democratic National Convention and the U.S. Department of Justice were among the high-profile victims hit by major cyber attacks in 2016. Many people believe it’s only a matter of time before a water utility joins the list. Some consider physical security to be the weak link in ensuring a well-protected water supply; while others worry that the Internet of Things has created an incalculable number of entry points for hackers to create mischief.

Green Charge eBook: Solar + Energy Storage A Golden Opportunity in the Golden State

Wed, 08/02/2017 - 11:35

In 2017, the energy storage market is expected to double in size in California thanks to more than $448 million in federal and local incentives to pair storage with solar projects. Together, both solar and energy storage work to lower electric bills: solar by overall consumption and storage by spikes in power demand. Variable power generation is a weakness of solar systems that energy storage improves on. Pairing solar and energy storage brings stability, increased reliability and resiliency to the electrical grid.

Retired Colonel Heads Preparedness Operation for Duke Energy, Where Veterans Play Major Role in the Workforce

Wed, 08/02/2017 - 14:25

Steve McGugan’s passion to help people in the midst of crisis didn’t diminish when he retired from the U.S. Army. Only the battlefield has changed. Driven to run to the sound of the guns, as one of his generals said, and responding to urgent situations distinguished his 24 years in the Army, including 39 months in combat operations. That drive led McGugan, a colonel, to a new career. He joined Duke Energy in January as director of emergency preparedness.

Duke Energy Helping Home Fund to Serve 700 Additional Income-Qualified North Carolina Families

Tue, 08/01/2017 - 16:20

More than 700 income-qualified North Carolina families will save energy and money through free home energy makeovers provided by Duke Energy's Helping Home Fund.

Income-Qualified Families to Receive Long Beach Green Homes

Thu, 08/03/2017 - 12:10

The lives of four low-income families will change for the better next year when they receive the keys to new energy-efficient homes in Long Beach, where construction recently kicked off.

Don’t Start Your Engines! Duke Energy Project Tackles Truck Idling

Thu, 07/27/2017 - 11:00

A total of 36 electric power outlets will help trucks at the Merchants Distributors, LLC (MDI) distribution center in Hickory cut costs and lower air emissions as part of a Duke Energy $320,000 electrification project.

NRG Sustainability Commitments Stronger Than Ever

Thu, 07/27/2017 - 09:35

NRG Sustainable Operations | Reducing Carbon Emissions

Wed, 08/02/2017 - 09:15

NRG closely monitors its environmental impacts. We emit CO2 when generating electricity at most of our facilities. The graphs presented below illustrate our U.S. scope 1 emissions of CO2e for 2014, 2015 and 2016. We anticipate reductions in our future emissions pro le as we modernize our fleet through repowering, improve generation efficiencies and explore methods to capture CO2.

Maximizing Smart Grid Deployments Through Communications and Network Infrastructure

Thu, 07/27/2017 - 10:00

By building communications networks that can more tightly integrate business drivers and goals with the day-to-day load demand for their customers, utilities are taking the initial steps toward integrating the smart grid with smart cities.

Infographic: Energy-Efficiency Tips for Businesses

Fri, 07/28/2017 - 11:00