Tag: utilities

September 27, 2023

Partnering with U.S.-based Ascend Elements and e-waste recycling subsidiary TES, South Korea’s SK ecoplant is preparing to launch a lithium-ion battery hub in Hopkinsville, Ky. SK ecoplant is opening a $65 million lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Hopkinsville which will […]

September 27, 2023

Beginning on October 1, Washington County residents in Oregon can throw food scraps in their yard waste roll carts. The new program was approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners back in June 2023, where it also approved collection […]

September 26, 2023

By the year 2050, the world is expected to generate 3.40 billion tonnes of waste annually. This means an increase of 70 per cent from the 2016 levels. The World Bank, in their report, What a Waste 2.0: A Global […]

September 25, 2023

America’s plastic makers share Congress’ concerns about the serious problem of mismanaged plastic waste but imposing a 20 cent per pound tax on virgin plastic materials would harm consumers, be a step backward in the fight against climate change, and […]

September 20, 2023

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 […]

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 18, 2023

Operators rely on analytics tools to help them sift through the (virtual) mountains of data that comes from their networks. As the amount of data grows, so does the need for increasingly intelligent analytical tools to optimize and troubleshoot the […]

September 18, 2023

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 […]

September 15, 2023

Traditional methods are no longer effective in the rapidly evolving waste and resource management industry. Using old-school methods can result in inefficiencies, errors, and higher costs in the age of cutting-edge technologies. Data-driven waste management technology represents a transformative shift […]

September 15, 2023

Two New York recycling companies have been convicted for taking part in illegal dumping and disposing of electronic waste. The judgment against ALPCO Recycling and Finger Lakes Cleanup was handed down by the NYS Attorney General’s Office recently. Both companies […]

September 14, 2023

Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County has launched a new online recycling drop-off finder, making it easier for residents to find facilities in their area. The website includes a searchable database and map to identify drop-off locations for disposal or recycling, including sites […]

September 13, 2023

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 […]

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 […]

September 7, 2023

FWTrash collection fees could impact residents of Miami-Dade County soon to make up for increased costs. The increase is due to several factors, including the ever climbing operational, staffing, and global recycling costs that have been exacerbated by the ongoing […]

September 6, 2023

Electric vehicles could drive a 38% rise in U.S. electricity consumption by 2050. To prepare, utilities and other energy companies are partnering with auto manufacturers and other stakeholders to explore how to manage grid stress, use EVs as distributed resources […]

September 6, 2023

EVs could drive a 38% rise in U.S. electricity consumption by 2050, according to National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates. The demand will provide utilities with new revenues, but it will also require distribution system upgrades and load management strategies to […]

September 5, 2023

Today, energy storage systems are generally categorized across just two simple dimensions, as utilities ask themselves: How much power can I have? and how long can I have it for? Power output is a long-understood and accepted metric within the […]

September 5, 2023

ARS Aleut Remediation, LLC (Aleut), a recognized leader in environmental services, is proud to announce the award of a $5.5 million task order to undertake a vital project for the safe management and disposal of low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) and […]

August 30, 2023

The Kentucky Public Service Commission on Monday rejected Kentucky Power’s proposed power supply contract for a planned 250-MW cryptomining operation over concerns it would increase rates for other customers. The American Electric Power utility subsidiary in October proposed a discount-rate […]