Electric utilities: the turnaround The tradition in Brazil is for utilities is being reactive, focused on themselves and thus disinterested in customers. The underlying message has always been: customers have no alternative. What would be a good reason to provide good service? I see a new world of opportunities for utilities. Focusing on customers. I mean providing ..read more

This is a revealing new visualization by Visual Capitalist's Samuel Parker, and Pallavi Rao, displaying nuclear electricity production by country. Nuclear power plants across the United States, generate about one-third of total global nuclear production –more than that produced by China (#2) and France (#3) combined. The data used in the chart is from the Nuclear Energy Institute ..read more

100 years of carbon-free power and counting! Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) Niagara hydro operations are set to undergo an extensive multi-year refurbishment of the company’s five hydroelectric plants in Niagara including the 1.9-gigawatt (GW) Sir Adam Beck I and II hydroelectric generating stations. Sir Adam Beck I has been operating for more than 100 years. The first phase ..read more

Three Con Edison employees have won prestigious awards from the energy industry’s top research organization for a study into options for heating buildings with electricity and moving them off of fossil fuels. The research fits perfectly with Con Edison’s Clean Energy Commitment to help achieve New York State’s climate and renewable energy goals. Heating buildings with ..read more

To ensure Community Members of Energy Central, both new and old, get the most out of the Energy Central Community Platform, Community Manager Matt Chester is hosting an Open-House Training session. During this monthly half-hour training session, Matt will go over the basics: Our Network of Communities – which one might be best for you How to join a community How to connect ..read more

“Do not judge me. You know my name, but not my story.” – Demi Lovato “Patrick, I need you to help me with something right away.” My mom spoke those words to me less than five minutes after I arrived in Pinehurst, North Carolina from a cross country flight in the fall of 2007. My dad unexpectedly passed away in his sleep the night before. My shock and ..read more

With April 18 being known officially as National Lineman Appreciation Day, we thought it would be fun to put in one place the various articles, interviews, videos, and more that we've gathered on Energy Central to give respect, thanks, and recognition to these critical frontline workers who put themselves at risk to make sure we stay safe, healthy, and reliably electrified.  Take a ..read more

Some think so. I’m not sure I’d go that far. However, given that we remain focused on the wrong things, the trends are alarming. According to filings made to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and compiled by Grid Strategies, we will need the equivalent of 34 new nuclear power plants or 38 gigawatts of new generation over the next five years. The primary drivers ..read more

March market recap blog covering the U.S. Power market is now available. In this blog, we share use content for industry leaders in this critical market. Read about: - Industry Drivers and Projects - Notable M&A  - Interesting Reads - Interesting Topics Top Environmental Companies Blogged About - April and May 2024 Power Meetings and Events ..read more

At some point, those who have traversed the rough waters of career longevity have experienced layoffs and cutbacks. Suddenly, being thrust into the world of unemployment leaves a highly uncomfortable and nerve-wracking feeling that must be endured while seeking new employment. For most, securing employment is the first step of corrective action, but developing and implementing a backup plan ..read more