Industry Highlights

Coastal utilities could be facing a grim future if current weather trends continue for much longer.  Coastlines are at risk of eroding away, increasing the exposure of coastal communities to the [...]

Fiber optic communication solutions could be just what the doctor ordered for utilities looking to upgrade and enhance their transmission & distribution infrastructure. The rise of always-on [...]

OSHA recently released its preliminary list of the 10 most common OSHA violations occurring in 2020.  Although the list is comprised of the usual suspects, safety is so important that it’s always [...]

Social media communications are obviously of critical importance during emergency situations.  This communication channel allows utilities to convey important information to the public during [...]

Robotic exoskeletons are being developed to solve a host of real-world problems, from helping people walk to shielding employees from hazardous situations to mechanically assisting workers [...]

Space based solar power (SBSP) has been gaining momentum in recent years as a potentially limitless source of clean energy here on Earth.  The process uses a technique called “power beaming,” [...]

This might seem like something from a science fiction movie, but a California-based startup company is currently developing augmented reality contact lenses!  As soon as I learned about this, my [...]

I just read a very interesting article from FireEngineering.com that discussed the challenge of responding to a power plant explosion and resulting fire.  As you know, I normally look at [...]

Job briefings are a critical component of employee safety.  This applies to every industry, but none more so than the utility industry. Why Job Briefings Matter It has been proven time and time [...]

Could so-called grid enhancing technologies represent the saving grace of the energy industry?  According to a new report from The Brattle Group, the answer is a resounding “yes”!  But what [...]