The South Carolina Public Service Commission has issued final rules for net metering in South Carolina. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) worked collaboratively with Duke Energy to successfully create a net metering program in the state that better aligns with customer behavior and electricity system needs. “SEIA commends the […]
If you want peace, technology may not be able to deliver it. Screenshot by ZDNet Vaccination makes you a little more daring. Or, perhaps, merely human. Having been to Costco and had a little Johnson and Johnson injected into me, I thought I’d venture out more into the world. Last summer, my wife and I […]
It was chaos that first day of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware hack. The official position was that supply might be interrupted for a couple days, so if everyone just acted normal, there wouldn’t be much of a problem. So what did we do? We started filling our cars, and trucks, and tractors, and garbage bags […]
Burns & McDonnell, a family of companies that design and build critical infrastructure, has completed the construction of CenterPoint Energy’s utility-scale solar project. Located near Troy, Ind., the 50 MW AC/65 MW DC project will mark another step toward the utility’s goal of reducing operational emissions by 70% by 2035 based on its emissions in […]
After poor battery life, the next biggest complaint I hear from iPhone owners relates to storage space. Or, more specifically, running out of storage space. Whatever you started out with will feel bounteous and near impossible to fill, but add a few games, take a few photos and videos, and soon you’re back is up […]
Craftsman Garages are meant to get dirty—they’re the royal stable for your motorized workhorses, after all. With that comes dirt, leaves, and all kinds of other yuckiness. Now, you could sweep it up with a broom like some medieval bumpkin, or jump into the 21st century with a wet/dry vacuum—affectionately known as a shop vac. […]
Panasonic says it is introducing four new EverVolt modules and a redesigned EverVolt Battery Storage cabinet with a reduced footprint. Panasonic will offer an expanded lineup of modules in the EverVolt Solar Modules series, providing homeowners with even more options designed to accompany its EverVolt Battery Storage system. The company says the four new modules […]
A new study from Dragos has found that a water treatment plant in Oldsmar, Florida — where hackers attempted to poison the town’s water earlier this year — was also involved in another potential breach at the same time. A browser being used on the plant’s network was traced back to a “watering hole” attack […]
Recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Lighthouse facilities can also act as a guiding light for the manufacturing industry, as it navigates the technologies of Industry 4.0. But what makes a Lighthouse factory, and what can other manufacturers learn from them? To Adopt Industry 4.0, We Must Look to the Lighthouses Dieter Heimerdinger, Vice […]
California workers’ compensation provider State Compensation Insurance Fund announced construction has begun on a solar, EV and energy storage portfolio at seven of its locations. Designed by ENGIE and JLL, the portfolio will consist of 9.8 MW of solar, 2 MW/4.3 MWh of energy storage and 150 charging stations. “Breaking ground on this project is […]