Other Utilities, Public Utilities
September 20, 2023
Via: Waste360The 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 […]
Public Utilities, Telecommunications
September 19, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsTo 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. […]
Public Utilities, Telecommunications
September 19, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsTelecom 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 […]
Public Utilities, Telecommunications
September 18, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsOperators 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 […]
Other Utilities, Public Utilities
September 18, 2023
Via: Utility DiveThis 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 […]
Public Utilities, Waste Management
September 15, 2023
Via: Waste Management WorldTraditional 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 […]
Public Utilities, Waste Management
September 15, 2023
Via: Waste360Two 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 […]
Public Utilities, Waste Management
September 14, 2023
Via: Waste360Pennsylvania’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 […]
Other Utilities, Public Utilities
September 13, 2023
Via: StateScoopThe 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
Via: Transportation Today NewsThe 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 […]
Public Utilities, Waste Management
September 7, 2023
Via: Waste360FWTrash 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
Via: Utility DiveElectric 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
Via: Utility DiveEVs 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 […]
Electric Utility, Public Utilities
September 5, 2023
Via: Utility DiveToday, 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 […]
Public Utilities, Waste Management
September 5, 2023
Via: Waste360ARS 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 […]
Electric Utility, Public Utilities
August 31, 2023
Via: RCR Wireless NewsNational Grid, the UK electricity and gas utility company, also operating in New York and Massachusetts, is advertising a million-pound vacancy for a cyber specialist to set ‘honeypots’ in its network systems to wrongfoot hackers and misdirect incoming attacks on […]
Other Utilities, Public Utilities
August 29, 2023
Via: Transportation Today NewsOn 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 […]
Public Utilities, Waste Management
August 29, 2023
Via: Waste Management WorldPlastic pollution is a pressing global issue. The EU is actively working to transform the plastics industry into a circular economy for climate neutrality. The All-Polymer project aimed to develop fully recyclable fiber-reinforced plastic products using innovative thermoplastic unidirectional plastic […]
Electric Utility, Public Utilities
August 28, 2023
Via: Utility DiveAugust 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, […]
Electric Utility, Public Utilities
August 24, 2023
Via: Utility DiveThe 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 […]