AT&T Links With GE on IoT, Smart Energy AT&T has bolstered its partnership with GE, targeting small and midsized utility companies looking to deploy smart energy solutions and leverage the Internet of Things (IoT). Much of General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE)’s infrastructure and assets have been connected via AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T)’s network since 2013. … Continue reading AT&T Links With GE on IoT, Smart Energy→
Why utilities are rushing to replace and modernize the aging grid Utility executives identified aging infrastructure as the number one challenge facing the electric industry, in a recent Utility Dive survey, easily topping an aging workforce, regulatory models and stagnant load growth. In response, the industry is spending hundreds of billions to replace and upgrade … Continue reading Why utilities are rushing to replace and modernize the aging grid→
Citi: Don’t trust bounce; oil could dip to $20 a barrel The recent rebound in oil prices might be nothing more than a “head-fake,” and $20-a-barrel crude might still be in the cards due to an oil glut, says a Citigroup analyst. “The recent rally in crude prices looks more like a head fake than … Continue reading Citi: Don’t trust bounce; oil could dip to $20 a barrel→
Proceed carefully on NYISO review I am writing an addendum to Larry Rulison’s article “Grid study power play,” Jan. 28, on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to have the Public Service Commission conduct a formal review of the New York Independent System Operator. This story addressed the very concerning development that is the state inserting itself … Continue reading Proceed carefully on NYISO review→
FirstEnergy Projects Support Western Pennsylvania Shale Gas Boom GREENSBURG, Pa., Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is investing nearly $35 million in new electric transmission projects to support the Marcellus Shale gas industry in western Pennsylvania. The new transmission facilities also will help enhance service reliability for West Penn Power customers. The … Continue reading FirstEnergy Projects Support Western Pennsylvania Shale Gas Boom→
China will build two nuclear power plants in Argentina On Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s three-day visit to China, at least 15 agreements were signed, including agreements on travel visas, infrastructure, financing and collaboration on the building of two nuclear power plants. Beijing has been reaching out, in Africa and in South America, strengthening … Continue reading China will build two nuclear power plants in Argentina→
West Texas Facility Promising Project for Interim Storage of Used Nuclear Fuel WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Nuclear Energy Institute today welcomed Waste Control Specialists’ plan to site an interim consolidated storage facility for used nuclear power plant fuel in west Texas as “a promising project” that shows the challenges of managing … Continue reading West Texas Facility Promising Project for Interim Storage of Used Nuclear Fuel→