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Cutting Back on Energy Use in #Data_Centers

Cutting Back on Energy Use in Data Centers Reducing power consumption becoming a top priority for facility managers The most recent Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) shows that office buildings with data centers have significantly higher computing, cooling, and total electricity intensity (consumption per square foot) than office buildings without data centers. That is … Continue reading Cutting Back on Energy Use in #Data_Centers

On Renewable Energy Technology, I’ll Wager On #Bill_Gates Over #Elon_Musk

On Renewable Energy Technology, I’ll Wager On Bill Gates Over Elon Musk In 1999, attending a conference on renewable energy technology, I warned that for any given technologies or fuels to succeed in the long run, they needed to be roughly competitive — that is, consumers should want buy them in quantity based on cost … Continue reading On Renewable Energy Technology, I’ll Wager On #Bill_Gates Over #Elon_Musk

#Texas energy sector gets ‘moment we’ve been waiting for’ after two tough years

Texas energy sector gets ‘moment we’ve been waiting for’ after two tough years This week, President Donald Trump signed executive orders to revive two controversial oil pipelines. While the moves may help oil and gas producers in North Dakota and Canada, the energy sector in Texas has been plowing ahead on its own turnaround. Texas … Continue reading #Texas energy sector gets ‘moment we’ve been waiting for’ after two tough years

Enel CEO Targeting Renewable – Energy Business in Middle East

Enel CEO Targeting Renewable-Energy Business in Middle East Rome-based utility owner Enel SpA is targeting renewables projects in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as oil-rich Gulf countries take advantage of the falling cost of solar power to diversify their energy supplies. “We will wait for the first tenders in Saudi Arabia,” Francesco Starace, … Continue reading Enel CEO Targeting Renewable – Energy Business in Middle East

Saudi to launch $30-50 billion renewable energy program soon: minister

Saudi to launch $30-50 billion renewable energy program soon: minister Saudi Arabia will launch in coming weeks a renewable energy program that is expected to involve investment of between $30 billion and $50 billion by 2023, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Monday. Falih, speaking at an energy industry event in Abu Dhabi, said … Continue reading Saudi to launch $30-50 billion renewable energy program soon: minister