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May
10

In renewable energy, we've barely scratched the surface

With the help of the right public policies, the world could get most — close to 80 per cent — of the
2 min read
May
10

Politics threatens energy security

When one hand giveth and the other taketh away, it’s never a good thing. But how will the giving
2 min read
May
09

2,700,000,000,000,000,000 bytes of storage? No problem

You know it and we know it … for all the excitement surrounding virtualisation and “the cloud,” there will always be
1 min read
May
09

Taking the grid's 'pulse' helps keep the lights on

Successfully deploying 44 synchrophasors hardly sounds like a big deal, until you realise what those devices can mean in terms
2 min read
May
09

Better buildings: $10m ... Energy savings: priceless

The Texas city of San Antonio is on a $10-million quest to make its buildings smarter and more energy efficient.
1 min read
May
09

Germany to roll out 'world's most modern train'

Starting in 2016, rail passengers in Germany will be able to start riding on high-speed, energy efficient trains that “(lay)
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May
05

Ending military's oil addiction could 'save lives'

Reducing the military’s dependence on fossil fuels would not only make it easier to provide supplies in a war
2 min read
May
05

New gas power plant uses 94% less water

Natural gas energy has its drawbacks (see, for example, “Gasland”), though it’s cleaner burning than coal. But that’s
1 min read
May
04

How to cut gas costs? Salt River says, 'Data management'

With gas prices approaching $4 per gallon in the US, what wouldn’t you give to drastically cut down your
2 min read
May
04

Shh ... quiet acquisition boosts S&C's smart-grid cred

Chicago-based S&C Electric Company is expanding its reach into the smart-grid market with the acquisition of a host
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