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LED Lighting Systems Increase Crop and Revenue Growth in Horticulture While Cutting Costs
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA), energy costs are the third most considerable expense for most growers in today’s agriculture and horticulture sectors. Lighting for greenhouses is a significant contributor to those energy costs. Luckily, today’s technology advancements in LED systems are improving energy efficiency and in turn cost savings, while also…
Gasonomics: What’s Up in Energy? More Oil Getting Pulled from Reserves
Explore the latest in the energy complex on the new podcast, Gasonomics with host Tim Snyder of Matador Economics. From the latest renewable energy news to the economic implications of the oil and gas industry, join Snyder as he gives an engaging and in-depth look at the energy sector. In the inaugural episode of Gasonomics,…
At the Intersection of AI and Art, a Debate Wages
AI and art. Are they the artist equivalent of the Reese’s Cup, two great tastes coming together, or is Chicken Little trying to warn the art world that the sky is falling? It’s a debate and controversy that’s sprung up over the past year, with artists and graphic designers raising concerns, and others seeing…
The Importance of Cybersecurity and Interoperability in the Energy World
Watch above as Julian Durand of Intertrust provides his thoughts on the evolution of cybersecurity in the energy and utilities world. — Here’s a brief overview of Julian’s thoughts In the energy sector, cybersecurity is of utmost importance because of the critical nature of the infrastructure, including power grids, pipelines, and other energy…
The Convergence of Data and Automation in Utilities
Watch above as Casey Werth from IBM shares his thoughts on the intersection between Data, Security and Automation in the utilities world at Distributech 2023. — In the utility industry, the intersection of automation, predictive analytics, data, and security has the potential to revolutionize the way utilities operate. Here are some key points to…
The Accelerated Need for Grid Resiliency
Watch above as Oracle Energy’s Tom Eyoford gives his thought’s on the increased demand for grid resiliency. — The demand for energy is at an all-time high, and this trend is expected to be the norm as population and economic growth continue. As such, the need for grid resiliency has accelerated significantly, and utilities…
Advice on Current Fashion Trends with Magdy Kotb
In a world where style is often dictated by fleeting fashion trends, it’s important to remember that true elegance lies in authenticity. This isn’t an appeal to shun trends, but a call to shift our focus from transient modes to a more enduring sense of personal style. The fashion industry, in its cyclical nature, can…
Fundamentals of Technology in the Utility and Energy Operation Sectors
Control room operators have a critical role in the utility and energy industries. They are responsible for everything from managing surveillance to command and control to traffic management and broadcasting distribution monitoring. With such a key role, what are some of the unique needs control room operators have when it comes to designing their workspaces?…
RoseWater in Bellingham
Join Joe Piccirilli, CEO of Rosewater Energy, on a video tour of Alpha Technologies in Bellingham, Washington, where Rosewater products are built. Explore the Advanced Product Group and witness the meticulous process of constructing a Rosewater HUB20. Sub-assemblies are meticulously mounted and wired into the seismic rack, forming the product’s foundation. Extensive testing follows, simulating…
2022 Gas Costs More than Doubled the Average Cost in 2020. Prices Have Dropped but are Still High in 2023…Why?
Last year, eyes were popping as the price per gallon of gas passed the five-dollar mark in most places. This is more than double the average gas cost per gallon in 2020, which was $2.17 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Administration. While prices are down from that five-dollar mark now, they have…
Charging Stanchions and Power Poles
A Weekly Bit – Episode 22
Take a peek into Parabit’s busy week of fabricating Boon Edam Turnstile Reader Mounts, new 2″ collars, Power Poles for MSP, and Seatback Charging Stations for LAS!
Rising Interest Rates—What Does Jamie Dimon Say?
Rising interest rates are still prevalent as ever. CNBC reached out to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon for his thoughts on the state of interest rates in the U.S. The Fed recently raised its benchmark interest rate to a targeted range between 4.25% and 4.5%. They anticipate the rate going as high as 5.1%. While…
James Webb Telescope Observations Heat up with Coldest Ice Detection
The harshest arctic winters have got nothing on the chill from deep space. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continues to provide gifts for scientists and space enthusiasts with its latest discovery: ice found within the deepest reaches of an interstellar molecular cloud. As reported in the journal Nature Astronomy, the JWST measured the frozen…
Massachusetts Takes the LEED for Certified Buildings
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its top 10 states for LEED-certified buildings, and Massachusetts was coming in at number one for 2022.The top 10 LEED States include: Massachusetts, 3.76 certified gross square footage per capita and 96 green building projects Illinois, 3.48 certified gross square footage and 91 projects New York, 3.17 certified…
Employee Spotlight: Billie Haggard
We’re excited to introduce Billie Haggard, the Executive Vice President of Operations. He has had a remarkable journey from 14 years in the nuclear navy, operating nuclear power plants on submarines, to making a surprising career transition into the data center industry. Initially hesitant due to his lack of IT knowledge, Billie’s passion for…
Clean Energy Sets $1.1 Trillion Record That’s Bound to Be Broken
(Bloomberg) — Last year was a double milestone for decarbonizing the world’s energy system. It was the first year when investment in the energy transition equaled global investment in fossil fuels, according to the latest data release from clean energy research group BloombergNEF. The money flowing into the upstream, midstream and downstream segments of oil and gas, and…
Global Oil Demand Skyrockets with China Re-open for Business
Three years of strict COVID policies in China ended in December 2022. This reopening of China’s economy pushes global oil demand to hit its highest-ever level. International Energy Agency estimates indicate oil demand could surge by 1.9 million barrels per day for a record-setting 101.7 million barrels per day. “China will drive nearly half…
Denver and Hertz: Why a New Public-Private Partnerships Can Expand the Growth of EVs
EVs, or electric vehicles, are just as common today as gas-powered vehicles. But the benefits of EVs have skyrocketed the use of them in every aspect of the auto industry, and these advantages are responsible for their expanding growth. As EVs continue to increase in numbers on the road through regular interest, adding on to…
A $3.6 Billion EV Charging Boost Is Still a Missed Opportunity
(Bloomberg) — The good news for automakers including Tesla, and charging network operators such as EVgo and Electrify America, is that changes to an 18-year-old US program that’s driven adoption of ethanol and biodiesel is getting a makeover for the electric-vehicle age. The Renewable Fuel Standard — a $30 billion a year crediting program — sets the volumes of biofuels that…
Could China’s Re-Opening Fuel Higher Energy Costs?
After nearly three years of Covid isolation, one of the world’s largest economies has begun to reopen. As China re-emerges from intense lockdowns, new fear over global oil demand sparks economic woes. But will Chinese demand for fuel spill out into global markets? Posting a 3% growth rate GDP for the 4th quarter, the Chinese…
Microsoft Adds $10 Billion to Investment in ChatGPT Maker OpenAI
(Bloomberg) — Microsoft Corp. is making a $10 billion investment over several years in OpenAI, the pioneering artificial intelligence research lab behind ChatGPT and DALL-E. The news comes less than a week after the company said it’s laying off 10,000 workers as a weakening economy crimps software demand. Microsoft noted in that announcement that it will still…
Understanding the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor
Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel Corporation, predicted the future of computer processing power (CPU) in stating that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit would double every other year. That has certainly held true, and today, the world of tech is transitioning from the 3rd to the 4th Gen Intel Xeon scalable processor, which…
Rue21 CFO Testimonial – Part 5
Michele Pascoe, CFO of rue21 shares their remarkable journey of outsourcing loss prevention to DTIQ. Discover how this decision proved to be one of the best choices they made, as the CFO reveals the phenomenal ROI and praises DTIQ’s unmatched professionalism and meticulous execution as a trusted partner. Don’t miss this insightful testimonial that encourages…
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