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Other Utilities, Public Utilities

EV sales climb and are on track to be 9% of US new car purchases in 2023: Atlas Public Policy

November 28, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

There have been hiccups in the transition to EVs — Ford, for instance, has scaled back some of its battery manufacturing plans — but overall sales continue to grow. Stories of EV inventory piling up at dealerships are “likely a […]


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Safety for utility workers is about more than a manual

November 20, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

When it comes to safety for utility companies, the stakes are especially high. Employees work alongside hazards like electricity and natural gas every day. They sometimes operate alone in remote areas, at dangerous heights, or within confined spaces or unstable […]


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Legislation would urge use of innovative materials in construction

November 17, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. Senate would encourage research and deployment of innovative construction materials in transportation and water infrastructure projects. The Innovative Materials for America’s Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded (IMAGINE) Act would create a task force […]


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REMADE Allocates $19.6 Million to Advance Circular Manufacturing and Energy Reduction

October 19, 2023

Via: Waste360

The REMADE Institute, a pioneering public-private partnership consisting of 167 members and established by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an additional $19.6 million in funding for new technology research. The Institute, in collaboration with DOE, has chosen […]


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The E-fuel industry urges EU to recognise Alternative Fuels in Net-Zero Industry Act

October 10, 2023

Via: Waste Management World

In an attempt to shape the future of clean energy in the European Union, the E-fuel industry has called for a clear definition of Sustainable Alternative Fuels in the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). The Net Zero Industry Act shall […]


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Going digital: Transforming experiences for utility customers, employers and employees alike

October 9, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

When was the last time you ordered a taxi on your phone, or a tasty, hassle-free meal to your door? How easy was it? Most of us can point out what the transition to digitized, cloud-based operating systems means for […]


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Producing Bioenergy at the point it was created

October 6, 2023

Via: Waste Management World

The size of the digester is secondary to the solidity and robustness of the TTV OX digester, which has all the features of a large digester in a compact design with a single standard container. This makes the micro plug […]


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California legislation would require greenhouse gas emission, climate financial risk disclosures

October 5, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

SB-253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, requires companies operating in California with more than $1 billion in annual gross revenues to publicly disclose their scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2026 and to report their […]


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Utilities tackling time-of-use enrollment with new tactics

October 2, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

Time-of-use (TOU) rate plans are taking center stage as utilities look to improve grid resilience and customers seek more affordable and clean energy options. However, encouraging customers to switch to TOU is a challenge for energy providers. Most customers are […]


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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration awards $14.8M grant funding through five assistance programs

September 21, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently awarded $14.8 million in grants funding, authorized by the bipartisan Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020. “To ensure the safety of the world’s largest pipeline system—we […]


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Renewable Diesel Outpaces Biodiesel With More Growth Anticipated

September 20, 2023

Via: Waste360

The renewable diesel market has been gaining on biodiesel for a while, and now has surpassed it in production capability for the first time. The trend is expected to continue at least into the near future. With several renewable diesel […]


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New York’s utilities lead the way to net zero emissions

September 18, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

This week, international leaders from business and government converge in New York City for the 15th annual Climate Week NYC summit. Held in parallel to the United Nations General Assembly, Climate Week NYC showcases climate action spanning from global to […]


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CISA announces free security scans for public water utilities

September 13, 2023

Via: StateScoop

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is offering free security scans for critical infrastructure facilities, such as water utilities, to help protect them from cyberattacks. The midweek announcement comes as water treatment facilities across the country have suffered from […]


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U.S. DOT proposes regulation updates to gas distribution pipelines

August 29, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced it was proposing updates to the country’s gas distribution pipelines. The new proposed regulations would improve safety and mitigate risk through the improvement of emergency […]


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American Battery Technology Company Commences Third Drill Program

August 22, 2023

Via: Waste360

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) (OTCQX: ABML), an American critical battery materials company that is commercializing both its primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling technologies, began its third drill program to advance its Tonopah Flats Lithium […]


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How managed services empower state and local agencies amid digital transformation

August 2, 2023

Via: StateScoop

In the age of digital connectivity, state and local agencies heavily rely on reliable networks to deliver essential services to their employees and citizens. However, managing complex network infrastructures has become increasingly challenging as agencies depend more on shared and […]


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Recycling Facility Focused on Steel Breaks Ground in West Virginia

July 28, 2023

Via: Waste360

A new facility is on its way to Martinsburg, W.Va. that will recycle steel and scrap metal into useful products. Metals Company, a Texas-based company, held a ceremony this week to break ground for its new metals recycling plant to […]


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Bigger meals require better receipts: A call for coordinated greenhouse gas emissions tracking

July 13, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

Imagine you’re on a business trip having dinner with a group of people from your company. To speed up service a colleague asks everyone for their preferences in advance, yours being a fairly pricey fish entrée that meets your dietary […]


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Evergy capital plan rises 64% in 4 years, reflecting surge in US utility spending: Kansas regulatory staff

July 12, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

“While Evergy’s propensity over the last four years has been to increase its capital expenditure budgets higher and higher with each iteration, other national and regional electric-only utilities are increasing their capital plans robustly as well,” KCC staff said. As […]


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Casella Waste Systems, Inc. and Waga Energy Sign Agreement to Develop Renewable Natural Gas Capacity at Select Landfills

July 11, 2023

Via: Waste360

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company, and Waga Energy (EPA: WAGA), a global expert in the production of renewable natural gas (“RNG”) from landfills, announced the signing of a commercial […]