Technology constantly advances, as do related industries. So, why does it seem like time stands still for the electricity industry? Compare telecommunications: Since the arrival of the telephone in the late 1870s, we’ve seen consistent upgrades to phones and transmission technology, including larger and larger coverage areas. But in the West, the way we make,… Keep reading →
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How A Western Regional Electric Grid Can Bring Us Into The 21st Century
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We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.Energy Department Releases New Hydropower Vision Report And $9.8 Million In Funding To Support The Future Of Hydropower In The United States
By U.S. Department of EnergyWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a new report looking at the future of hydropower through 2050. The report, Hydropower Vision: A New Chapter for America’s First Renewable Electricity Source, finds that with continued technology advancements, innovative market mechanisms, and a focus on environmental sustainability, hydropower in the United States (U.S.)… Keep reading →
U.S. Utilities Weigh The Cost And Benefit Of ISO 55001 Certification
By Will Williams, Black & VeatchOver the last few years there has been an increasing uptake of asset management by U.S. utilities, largely as a response to the challenges posed by the need to replace or rehabilitate aging infrastructure, coupled with the ever more stringent demands of customers for improved levels of service. All this has to be seen in… Keep reading →
U.S. House Democrats have developed a policy agenda for a stronger, more secure America. The product of months of polling and input from focus groups, the plan includes items pertaining to Homeland security and combatting terrorism but also pledges to move the economy forward with infrastructure investments, as well as measures designed to benefit individual… Keep reading →
Why 10,000 Spills From Oil And Gas Development Can’t Be Ignored
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange BlogOil and gas development produces massive amounts of air and water pollution that can have severe impacts on our communities and ecosystems. And data in a recent investigative article could help us understand more about where and how much oil, wastewater, and other fluids are spilled across the country. According to an EnergyWire article by… Keep reading →
Drilling Deeper: The Intersection Of Producer Bankruptcies And Gathering Agreements
By Michael Connelly, David Fournier | Pepper Hamilton LLPBecause of vast energy reserves and the advanced technologies and expertise to safely develop them, the United States’ energy future looks promising and secure. America continues to lead the world in oil and natural gas production, which is critically important for a future in which both are projected to remain the leading fuels supporting our… Keep reading →
Energy Department Awards $40 Million For Research To Support Waste Cleanup At DOE Nuclear Sites
By U.S. Department of EnergyWASHINGTON – U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today announced up to $40 million in awards for four new Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) to accelerate the scientific breakthroughs needed to support the Department of Energy (DOE)’s environmental management and nuclear cleanup mission. The four centers will be led respectively by Florida State University, Ohio State… Keep reading →