Energy Industry

Blackstone acquires Dresser Utility Solutions to accelerate gas and water infrastructure modernization

Blackstone Energy Transition Partners is buying Dresser Utility Solutions from First Reserve, backing the 146-year-old metering and control equipment maker's ne

Seven energy transition deals in one week signal a sharp shift in how operators should evaluate power and fuel sourcing

From fusion funding to SAF deals, a burst of energy transition activity is reshaping sourcing options for enterprise power and aviation fuel buyers.

Solar surpasses coal globally as US installations keep climbing in 2026

Solar power has crossed a milestone, outgenerating coal worldwide in H1 2026, even as US policy shifts toward fossil fuels.

Accenture confirms data breach after credential theft targets isolated network node

Accenture confirmed a localized breach on July 7 after attackers extracted corporate data from a restricted admin repository via a compromised credential node.

Heatwaves are reshaping European PPA terms, power prices, and nuclear output all at once

Europe's summer 2026 heat surge is forcing longer PPAs, cutting nuclear output, and pushing Italian spot prices toward EUR 500/MWh.

Duke Energy’s nearly $1 billion investment with North Carolina suppliers strengthens U.S. supply chains

Duke Energy spent nearly $1 billion with North Carolina-based suppliers in 2025, part of $17.2 billion in annual sourcing that is more than 97% U.S.-based.

GE Vernova's New Sustainability Report Highlights Progress Adding New Power to the Grid, Enabling People to Thrive, Reducing Carbon Intensity, and Advancing Breakthrough Energy Technologies

Company details efforts across its Mission: Electrify the Planet to Thrive and Decarbonize.

Utilities warm up to nuclear revival, with conditions attached

Governments, investors, and startups are converging on nuclear power as AI-driven electricity demand and clean energy targets accelerate a global sector revival

EnerSys Announces Segment Realignment

EnerSys realigns its previous four operating segments into a three-segment operating model designed to better serve customers and enhance organizational focus, beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.

Blue Energy and GE Vernova Accelerate Gas-Plus-Nuclear Approach for Powering American Communities and Fueling Global AI Leadership

2.5 GW collaboration will work to advance world's first gas-plus-nuclear plant planned for Texas

EnerSys Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Financial Results Release and Conference Call

EnerSys will release its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026 financial results on May 20, 2026, followed by a conference call on May 21, 2026. Investors can access the results and webcast through the company's investor relations website.

Bridging Circuits and Classrooms: How John Giddings Inspires the Next Generation of Tech Leaders

Silicon Valley’s story has always been about people as much as technology — the engineers, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who turn abstract science into world-changing innovations. Now, as the semiconductor industry drives a new wave of growth through renewable energy and AI, its roots in human ingenuity are more relevant than ever. According to the…

Liz Atlee on Leadership Confidence and Letting Go of Doubt – Raise Your Hand Anyway, Even When You Feel Unsure

In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham welcomes legal powerhouse and mentor extraordinaire Liz Atlee for an honest conversation about leadership confidence, imposter syndrome, transparency in leadership, and the importance of simply raising your hand—even when you feel unsure. Liz brings a wealth of experience navigating high-stakes legal…

Beyond the Call: Reinventing Utility Customer Engagement with Cloud and AI Tools

At the 2025 Distributech trade show in Dallas, the focus wasn’t just on the latest in energy infrastructure—it was also on the invisible front line of utility operations: the contact center. With customer expectations rising and regulatory pressure intensifying, utility companies are discovering that outdated voice systems are no longer just a nuisance—they’re a…

Talking Rugged Technology with Panasonic Connect

Utility companies are deploying specialized technology built to withstand harsh field conditions while driving grid modernization forward

Resilience in Action: Rodney Krantz’s Operational Expertise

How one operations leader transforms personal adversity into competitive advantage for his team

The Key to Successful Gamification: Start with Social Media Engagement

Brands attempting large-scale gamification programs face costly complexity, but social platforms offer a frictionless entry point to test and validate engagemen

The Future of Business Success Lies in Real-Time Feedback and Sales Process Automation

Companies using instant performance insights and automated workflows are closing deals faster while economic uncertainty slows competitors

Applied Digital’s Executive Leadership Commitment to Safety

Top executives embed safety into daily operations through simple yet powerful rituals that reshape organizational culture

Heterogeneous Computing and Open Ecosystems Empower Developers to Focus on Innovation

Developers can now prioritize business problems over infrastructure constraints through diversified computing approaches

Utility Companies Should Aim for Flexible Network Solutions for Long Term Success

Grid modernization requires network solutions that adapt as technology and demand evolve, not just today's needs

Utility Industry is Prioritizing Bandwidth Optimization as Part of Network Integration Efforts

As power grids face mounting pressure from EVs and renewables, utilities are discovering that efficient data management is becoming as critical as the infrastru

Virtualization and Internal Network Security Monitoring: Two Significant Changes Coming in NERC’s 2024 Regulation Updates

Energy utilities face a compliance overhaul as new cybersecurity standards reshape how they monitor networks and manage virtualized systems

Utility Asset Maintenance Comes with Hidden Challenges Companies Can Get Ahead Of

Invisible asset problems are costing utilities more than they realize, but proactive monitoring strategies can close the gap

America’s Crude Oil Dominance Helped Avoid a Recession. Here’s Why the US Shouldn’t Bow Down to Renewable Energy Pressure

Energy independence shielded the economy from downturn, positioning fossil fuels as critical to maintaining American prosperity and stability

AI is at an Investment Tipping Point. These Are the Three Main Trends Shaping AI Solutions Development.

The divergence between generative AI funding and traditional solutions investment reveals where developers are actually placing their bets on future innovation

As Palisades Nuclear Power Plant Prepares to Reopen, Workforce Continuity Sets Up Operations for Success

Retaining experienced staff proves critical as the nuclear industry reverses decades of closures and prepares for a historic operational restart

New Energy Infrastructure Vs. Extending Fossil Fuel Plants: How Should the Energy Industry Tackle Aging Power-Generation Assets?

Power operators must balance rapid electrification demands against the infrastructure investments needed to prevent widespread grid failures

Aligning All Facilities Departments with Decarbonization Goals Requires a Collaborative Approach to Standards & Priorities

Building decarbonization demands facilities teams align their retrofit strategies with emerging industry standards to drive meaningful emissions reductions

Technetics Group Announces Extended Partnership with CEA

A 50-year government-industry alliance demonstrates how long-term collaboration accelerates innovation in critical industrial sealing technology