Infrastructure & Technology

Can Smart Cities Improve Safety Without Sacrificing Privacy?
Infrastructure & Technology Can Smart Cities Improve Safety Without Sacrificing Privacy?

The rapid expansion of smart cities technologies is transforming urban landscapes, promising enhanced safety and efficiency. However, this technological leap raises significant privacy and ethical concerns. This article explores the balance between leveraging smart cities technologies for public

Are Smart City Technologies Enhancing Urban Life or Invading Privacy?
Infrastructure & Technology Are Smart City Technologies Enhancing Urban Life or Invading Privacy?

The proliferation of smart city technologies across the United States is revealing new opportunities to improve urban life but also raising significant concerns around privacy and ethics. At the core, these smart technologies encompass a range of tools, including cameras, sensors, and software that

Illinois Greenlights Scaled-Back Electric Grid Upgrades, Rate Hikes Expected
Infrastructure & Technology Illinois Greenlights Scaled-Back Electric Grid Upgrades, Rate Hikes Expected

Illinois regulators have recently approved statewide electric grid upgrades, setting the stage for increased rates for customers across the region. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has sanctioned significantly scaled-back investment plans submitted by Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and Ameren

How Are Big Data Technologies Transforming Data Management and Analytics?
Infrastructure & Technology How Are Big Data Technologies Transforming Data Management and Analytics?

The rapid evolution and transformative potential of Big Data solutions have become a cornerstone in today’s technology landscape. Big Data technologies are advancing at an unprecedented rate, revamping our current paradigms of storage, processing, and analytics. As heterogeneous data sources

How Will MISO's Massive Transmission Projects Impact U.S. Grid Reliability?
Infrastructure & Technology How Will MISO's Massive Transmission Projects Impact U.S. Grid Reliability?

The recently approved transmission projects by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) represent a groundbreaking advancement in the U.S. energy sector, aiming to address local reliability needs, support growth, and enhance grid resilience. The extensive portfolio consists of 488

PUCT Abandons $1 Billion PCM to Focus on Other Reliability Initiatives
Infrastructure & Technology PUCT Abandons $1 Billion PCM to Focus on Other Reliability Initiatives

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) made a significant decision to abandon a proposed $1 billion performance credit mechanism (PCM) for power generators. This proposal, intended to incentivize power producers during times of grid stress within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas

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