Tag: Biomass Fuel
Esri Geometric Network vs Esri Utility Network
I’m often asked, “So what are the differences between the Geometric Network and the Utility Network?”  That question…
The Environment is the Economy, Stupid.
“If you choose to stay … you are going to die,” said the mayor of Tampa, Florida, two days…
Scientists say climate change has worsened deadly floods in Nepal
Climate change, coupled with rapid urbanization and deforestation, has led to powerful floods in Nepal that killed more…
Decarbonizing Industrial Clusters: Insights from the EPRI Current podcast
Industrial clusters are geographic areas where co-located companies can provide opportunities for scale and sharing risk/resources. According to the World…
Amazon Commits $500M to Build Four 80 MW X-Energy HTGRs
Amazon Invests in X-energy to support advanced small modular reactors Amazon commits to support initial 320-megawatt project with Energy…
Oil shortages lead to hidden conflicts–even war
Summary: We live in a conflict-filled world today. I believe that this is ultimately a “not-enough-to-go-around” problem. Hidden…
How a solar development turned from threat to opportunity for an Illinois farmer
When farmer Trent Gerlach found out a solar farm would be built on the land he had long…
Energy agency says rise of solar power heralds planet into ‘age of electricity’
Renewable energy production is expanding at an unprecedented pace, led by the rapid rise of solar energy, says…
NERC CIP: Who is responsible for compliance in the cloud?
 I have heard NERC entities ask the question in the title at least a few times regarding cloud…
Biden Harris Administration Announces More Than $860 Million Loan Guarantee to Support Construction of Utility-scale Solar and Battery Storage in Puerto Rico
Utility-scale solar generation + reliable storage capacity = improved grid resilience + reduced energy costs for Puerto Rico! Today,…
Southern Africa in El Niño hunger crisis: United Nations
(Cape Town, South Africa) - Months of drought in southern Africa caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon…
Checking in With Energy Central Experts: Shirish Patil, Global Head Domain & Consulting at Wipro – [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]
With over 28 years of experience in the energy sector, Shirish has been at the forefront of the…