Southern California Cities Plug Into Charge Ready EV Program

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 13:15

Southern California Edison has launched its Charge Ready program to expand access to electric vehicle charging in its service territory, beginning with construction of the first charging stations in the cities of Lynwood and Ontario.

Meet Jessica Hamm, Technology Development Manager

Mon, 03/20/2017 - 13:00

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month this March by introducing you to 10 women who help power your life at Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas. They advance our company with their vision, talent, hard work and creativity. These trailblazing women – including a nuclear engineer, astrophysicist and lineman – reveal inspiring stories of persistence, pluck and achievement in largely male-dominated fields. A diverse workplace isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a competitive necessity. Today, meet Jessica Hamm, a Technology Development Manager based in Charlotte, N.C.

Green Charge New Whitepaper: The Problem is Power, Not Energy

Wed, 04/26/2017 - 15:00

For much of the past four decades, energy efficiency has been the focus of electricity cost-saving initiatives. We have changed light bulbs, swapped out old appliances, insulated our buildings, and added solar systems. The efficiency gains have slowed, however, and the next savings frontier will come from power efficiency.

Kaz Makabe on Japan's Nuclear Shutdown

Tue, 03/28/2017 - 21:10

Oklahoma Pipeline Simulator Supports Next-Gen Learning

Tue, 03/28/2017 - 06:00

It was the last piece of the puzzle needed to complete the pipeline simulator at Central Technology Center in Drumright, Oklahoma.

The Future of the Digital Water Utility

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 09:00

AkzoNobel to Be Carbon Neutral and Use 100% Renewable Energy by 2050

Wed, 03/29/2017 - 09:00

AkzoNobel has committed to accelerating its sustainability agenda by announcing a new ambition to use 100% renewable energy and become carbon neutral by 2050.

Dutch Government Recognizes AkzoNobel's Contribution to National Energy Saving Goals

Fri, 03/31/2017 - 09:00

The Dutch government has signed an agreement with AkzoNobel recognizing the company's latest contribution to meeting national sustainability targets resulting from investments at its chemicals complex in Rotterdam.

Four New Solar Plants to Deliver Clean, Cost-Effective Energy for Florida

Tue, 03/28/2017 - 11:30

Black & Veatch has been selected to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on four solar energy projects for Florida Power & Light (FPL).

Prepay Energy as a Gateway for Customer Engagement

Fri, 03/24/2017 - 14:00

The concept of prepay in the utility space has historically been viewed as utility-centric, complex and cumbersome. Today, the bar has been raised, as customers expect more options, flexibility and visibility regarding the services they receive. What was once a service focused on addressing the needs of the utility has shifted over time to offer a balanced set of benefits that address the needs of both the utility and the customer.