Carlos Ortegains

Carlos Ortegains

Utilities Innovation Specialist
Carlos Ortegains is a researcher in renewable energy resources and technologies. His content explores solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable energy sources, and explores energy storage and grid integration solutions. Carlos’ insights empower energy professionals and policymakers to harness the potential of renewable resources, driving the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy systems.
Xylem's MitiGATOR Tackles PFAS with Mobile Water Treatment
Environmental & Regulations Xylem's MitiGATOR Tackles PFAS with Mobile Water Treatment

As new EPA regulations target PFAS in drinking water, water utilities across the U.S. are facing significant challenges. PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are prevalent in many products and have been linked to various health issues. These substances are stubbornly persistent in the

Florida's Energy Future: The Pivotal Role of the Public Service Commission
Environmental & Regulations Florida's Energy Future: The Pivotal Role of the Public Service Commission

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) plays a vital, albeit often unnoticed, role in shaping the state's energy future. As regulators of electricity and overseers of utility operations, their decisions directly influence the economic and environmental well-being of Floridians. With

Climate Threats Drive Urgent U.S. Grid Safety Measures
Infrastructure & Technology Climate Threats Drive Urgent U.S. Grid Safety Measures

The United States power grid, an engineering marvel that has illuminated and powered our nation for decades, faces urgent challenges. The once resilient infrastructure now buckles under the pressure of intensifying wildfires, hurricanes, and heatwaves, signaling a need for swift and decisive

Utah's Push for a Modern Electric Grid to Secure Energy Future
Infrastructure & Technology Utah's Push for a Modern Electric Grid to Secure Energy Future

Utah finds itself at a pivotal juncture regarding the stability of its electrical supply. The ongoing discourse about the future of the Intermountain Power Plant is merely an indication of a more profound issue. As voiced by Steve Handy from The Western Way in Utah, there's a critical concern

Smart Meter Analytics: Revolutionizing Utility Management
Infrastructure & Technology Smart Meter Analytics: Revolutionizing Utility Management

In the digital revolution of the energy, resources, and utility industries, sustainability is the prime objective. Crucial to this transformation are smart meters, which have become essential for tracking and managing the usage of essential resources like electricity, water, and gas. These

How Is the Smartphone Market Surging in Q1 2024?
Utilities How Is the Smartphone Market Surging in Q1 2024?

Certainly, here is the content properly formatted with headers: In the initial months of 2024, the global smartphone industry has witnessed a significant upswing. Despite economic challenges, the relentless progress of technology and the integration of smartphones into daily life have sustained a

The Recycling Myth: Exposing the Plastic Industry's False Promises
Utilities The Recycling Myth: Exposing the Plastic Industry's False Promises

Despite the conscientious efforts of many individuals who separate their garbage with the environment in mind, the harsh truth is that the optimism surrounding the recycling symbol on plastic items does not match the actual outcomes. The efficiency of recycling processes is overestimated, as

How Can AI Transform the US Recycling System?
Utilities How Can AI Transform the US Recycling System?

The Current State of Recycling in the U.S. Missed Opportunities in Material Recovery The American recycling system is plagued by inefficiencies, leading to many recyclables like aluminum and plastics being wasted in landfills. This waste of resources coincides with a financial loss for recycling

WMO Forms Study Group for Sustainable Climate Observing Systems
Renewable Energy WMO Forms Study Group for Sustainable Climate Observing Systems

The WMO has made strides in ecological conservation by launching an initiative through the newly established SG-EnvS to incorporate sustainable practices within weather and climate monitoring systems. This step is part of WMO's dedication to lessening the environmental footprint of these

Sustainable Investing: Rothschild & Co's Strategic Approach
Renewable Energy Sustainable Investing: Rothschild & Co's Strategic Approach

The concept of sustainability is now seminal in the realm of business, weaving its way into corporate strategy and redefining traditional markers of success. Now, success is measured not only in financial gain but also through environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Investment firms,

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