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September 22, 2023

Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) mobile connections worldwide are forecasted to reach 175 million by 2030, according to new research from analyst firm ABI Research. According to the new white paper, dubbed “The Ascending Satellite NTN Market”, the growing adoption of satellite […]

September 22, 2023

On Sept. 20, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) called on the U.S. Senate to pass appropriations bills to avoid another government shutdown. In a letter to Senate leaders, the group said the Senate should reach a bipartisan consensus […]

September 19, 2023

Private wireless is a relatively new space and now it is evolving to the next level. US Cellular just announced they are partnering with Betacom to deliver private wireless service to their enterprise and business customers. Partnering is a quicker […]

September 19, 2023

To keep up with growing network complexity, telcos are applying automation techniques enabled by AI and ML in as many network operations as possible. As a result, questions around just how much autonomy these tools will be given have emerged. […]

September 19, 2023

Telecom operators will generate $17 billion of additional revenue from 3GPP-compliant 5G satellite networks between the 2024-2030 period, according to a new research report from Juniper Research. The report urges operators to sign partnerships with satellite network operators (SNOs), which […]

September 12, 2023

Anew report released Tuesday found that local governments can boost the public’s trust in its operations by offering government services in a digital format and providing administrative transparency. Specifically, the new report from the government technology software company CivicPlus found […]

September 8, 2023

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently authorized two additional companies to operate drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The agency asked for public input on four BVLOS requests and is reviewing one request. Phoenix Air Unmanned was authorized to […]

August 28, 2023

August 16, 2023, marked the first anniversary of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. While meaningful clean-energy progress has been made as a result, with more progress likely to follow, the legislation’s impact on the low and moderate income, […]

August 24, 2023

The ten members of Congress, along with Shober, criticized the mix of TVA’s generation portfolio and the utility’s continued reliance on fossil fuels. Both suggested that the TVA service area would have been less impacted by Winter Storm Elliott in […]

August 21, 2023

Intense flooding in the Northeast, extreme heat waves in the Southwest — across the U.S., we’re seeing an increase in weather-related disasters that cause damage to electricity grids. A recent study found that between the years 2000 and 2021, 83% […]

August 18, 2023

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the U.S. Marine Highway Program would add two new Marine Highway routes during a visit to Alaska Wednesday. In Alaska, M-11, a route covering more than 6,500 miles will be added to […]

August 15, 2023

This month, the Biden administration announced it would create a sustainable purchase plan, to modernize existing sustainable purchasing standards, while prioritizing American-made sustainable products and services. The Sustainable Products and Services procurement rule will not only help the federal government […]

August 8, 2023

Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm visited Lancaster, OH to break ground on Cirba Solutions’ $250 million battery recycling facility. “We have the opportunity to get all of these batteries, whether it is from your phone, or […]

August 7, 2023

Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to protect workers from heat illness as high temperatures are forecast throughout the state and the National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings for some areas. “Cal/OSHA will be visiting worksites in agriculture, construction, […]

August 2, 2023

New Jersey regulators at a July 26 open meeting approved a framework for utilities to submit building electrification plans, setting the stage for thousands of homes and businesses to install electric heat pumps. “Today’s action sets the course for New […]

August 2, 2023

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 […]

August 2, 2023

A new law was recently passed in Illinois which will open new recycling programs to help households and businesses dispose of old paint. The new law was overwhelmingly approved by the Illinois General Assembly in late July and was signed […]

July 27, 2023

Republic Services published its latest sustainability report, demonstrating its progress with various climate-based initiatives. The Phoenix-based company highlighted its 2030 goals in the areas of workplace safety, talent acquisition and retention, climate leadership and communities. Jon Vander Ark, president and […]

July 27, 2023

Ryan Kelley, chief investment officer at fund manager Hennessy Funds, does not like risk. So when major utilities began to announce sales of their unregulated renewable energy assets about midway through the COVID-19 pandemic, he was rather pleased by the […]

July 25, 2023

PG&E expects system demand to increase up to 70% over the next two decades as more EVs are added. To meet that demand efficiently, the utility developed a forecasting tool and integrated it into its distribution planning processes. “A common […]