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5 tips on facing failure from Leslie Dewan, inventor of a nuclear power generator

5 tips on facing failure from Leslie Dewan, inventor of a nuclear power generator When Leslie Dewan launched Transatomic Power from Cambridge Massachusetts, her startup that would manufacture a new type of nuclear power generator that operates on nuclear waste, it was the culmination of an idea that originally came to her three years prior … Continue reading 5 tips on facing failure from Leslie Dewan, inventor of a nuclear power generator

Transformer Explosion at Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant in Westchester; No Injuries Reported

Transformer Explosion at Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant in Westchester; No Injuries Reported Unit 3, which supplies 5 percent of the power to New York state, sits near the Hudson River, about 300 to 400 feet away from the reactor building, which is reinforced by a 4 to 6 foot wall of steel and concrete. … Continue reading Transformer Explosion at Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant in Westchester; No Injuries Reported

What to expect when demand response goes before the Supreme Court #SCOTUS

What to expect when demand response goes before the Supreme Court To those outside the power industry, demand response is energy efficiency’s lesser known sibling. But DR, as it’s known in industry circles, will soon have its moment in the national spotlight — even if that ‘moment’ is a Supreme Court case that could cut … Continue reading What to expect when demand response goes before the Supreme Court #SCOTUS

From ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ To ‘It’s The Storage, Stupid’: Have Batteries Come Of Age?

From ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ To ‘It’s The Storage, Stupid’: Have Batteries Come Of Age? Last week Elon Musk introduced his Tesla Powerwall home and business energy storage unit to the public in an event that got less press than the release of a new iPhone. But the story is actually much bigger. Reliable energy storage … Continue reading From ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ To ‘It’s The Storage, Stupid’: Have Batteries Come Of Age?

Three More Firms Join Association for Demand Response and Smart Grid

Three More Firms Join Association for Demand Response and Smart Grid WASHINGTON — Three more companies have joined the Association for Demand Response & Smart Grid (ADS). They come aboard as ADS gears up for its 12th annual National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid. The new members are EcoFactor, Tendril, and Cadmus. … Continue reading Three More Firms Join Association for Demand Response and Smart Grid

Bill is key to reviewing #Diablo_Canyon nuclear power plant

Bill is key to reviewing Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant A trust-but-verify bouquet goes to state Sen. Bill Monning, who is proposing to extend the life of the independent panel of scientists charged with reviewing PG&E’s Diablo Canyon seismic studies. The California Public Utilities Commission authorized the Independent Peer Review Panel to review and comment … Continue reading Bill is key to reviewing #Diablo_Canyon nuclear power plant

#Verizon pushes smart cities and smart farms

Verizon pushes smart cities and smart farms WASHINGTON – Verizon Enterprise Solutions announced it will expand its foray into smart city and smart agriculture technology as part of the vaunted “Internet of Things” revolution. The carrier’s push into IoT makes business sense as many analysts predicted connected objects and machines will become a multitrillion-dollar industry … Continue reading #Verizon pushes smart cities and smart farms