Industry Highlights

Disasters are usually caused by natural forces, but earthquakes are increasingly being caused by human activity, particularly hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.  A prime example of this is in [...]

Most people are aware of the crumbling state of our nation’s aging water infrastructure, but despite the growing awareness of the problem, not enough is being done about it.  Philadelphia in [...]

I recently read an article that discussed the utility leadership challenges that exist today.  According to the article, the biggest leadership challenge is leading multiple generations of [...]

As you likely already know, “fake news” is a new buzzword that was made popular during the Trump presidential campaign.  In my opinion, the growing propensity of fake news (or less extreme [...]

The PJM Interconnection, which is the regional transmission organization that manages the movement of wholesale electricity in the Northeast, has announced that is has given the green light to [...]

I just stumbled onto a troubling article.  Authorities in Tennessee recently struggled to contain raging forest fires because some of the fire hydrants ran dry. According to the local Fire Chief, [...]

For most people, hydroelectric dam safety is not exactly top-of-mind, but the recent Oroville Dam situation in California is a reminder of the inherent risk.  Yes, hydroelectric energy is a [...]

Finally, in February 2017, Facebook took the much-anticipated step of launching a new tool to help people communicate and seek assistance during emergency situations.  It is a fantastic idea, one [...]

Tokyo-based Toshiba, which just a decade ago placed a major bet on the U.S. nuclear power plant industry, it exiting the business.  My, how the mighty have fallen.  In 2006, Toshiba shelled out [...]

Com Ed, the Chicago-area electric utility, is one of the better examples of a company that has taken succession planning to the next level.  Com Ed employs 1,900 overhead linemen to help keep the [...]