AkzoNobel Ramps Up Use of Renewable Energy with Vattenfall

Wed, 05/17/2017 - 10:00

A new contract with energy company Vattenfall will enable AkzoNobel to ramp up the supply of renewable electricity to its facilities in Sweden and Finland.

San Diego Water Authority Awarded $1 Million Incentive to Deploy Clean Energy Storage Project

Wed, 05/17/2017 - 14:00

The San Diego County Water Authority has received a $1 million incentive from the California Public Utilities Commission to build and deploy intelligent energy storage that will save ratepayers money and stretch the energy output potential of solar panels already installed at the Water Authority’s Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant.

Infrastructure Week 2017: Pathways to Sustainability and Reliability Converging

Tue, 05/16/2017 - 13:00

As an industry, we can no longer merely ponder renewable energy’s march on the power grid. It's here, and customers are increasingly demanding it.

Infrastructure Week 2017: Keys to Digital Grid Strategy

Thu, 05/18/2017 - 10:00

Infrastructure Week allows us to reflect on the modernization needed to drive the new digital grid. A comprehensive view of the infrastructure elements needed to create a more efficient and sustainable energy landscape should include communications networks and embedded computing. Utilities, technology vendors and community leaders will need to work in collaboration to ensure all elements are considered for the digital grid to thrive.

Chennai Goes All Out

Wed, 05/17/2017 - 09:05

Since the plant went into operation in 2012, Daimler covered 40,000 m2 with vegetation and planted 16,000 trees. In this way, the company aims to preserve habitats for plants and animals.

Duke Energy Adding More Wind & Solar Resources

Wed, 05/17/2017 - 12:05

Renewable energy technologies are advancing and prices are decreasing. Duke Energy is leveraging those advancements to expand its renewable energy portfolio and deliver cleaner energy to its customers.

Carnival Corporation Recognized for Leadership in Environmental Excellence

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 09:30

All three Carnival Corporation brands that regularly visit the Port of Seattle –Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises – received maritime awards for their innovative and successful efforts in the area of environmental stewardship.

Microgrids Can Significantly Lower Operating Costs for Water Utilities

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 11:00

Energy is one of the most significant operating costs for a water or wastewater utility. Microgrid implementation at certain water or wastewater utility sites can produce sustainable energy that provides significant long-term cost savings. A new white paper outlines these benefits, water utility microgrid design considerations and ideal facility criteria for utilities to get the most out of this innovative energy management solution.

Eaton Publishes a New Online Sustainability Report for 2016. We Make a Healthy Planet Work.

Thu, 05/18/2017 - 15:00

Collaboration, Creativity and Planning Will Define Smart Cities

Wed, 05/10/2017 - 13:00

The rise of the smart city will rely on the ability of stakeholders to collaborate, engage citizens and act on data. Partnerships are hard at work and planning is under way to overcome the legacy of siloed services, focus on integrated systems that will ultimately be more adept at delivering critical services, empower communities and elevate our quality of life.