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Updated D.C. Building Performance Standards Decentralize City-Wide Climate Goals

Washington D.C. building performance standards

U.S. cities are deploying a mix of strategies to reach proposed climate impact and decarbonization goals, including updated tax policy and funding partnerships. One decentralized strategy, incentivizing building efficiency upgrades and improved building performance standards through programs like PACE, is proving popular among U.S. cities. Washington D.C. is one of the newest to join […]

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Updated D.C. Building Performance Standards Decentralize City-Wide Climate Goals

U.S. cities are deploying a mix of strategies to reach proposed climate impact and decarbonization goals, including updated tax policy and funding partnerships. One decentralized strategy, incentivizing building efficiency upgrades and improved building performance standards through programs like PACE, is proving popular among U.S. cities. Washington D.C. is one of the newest to join […]

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Experts Hope New Oil Auctions Signal “Striking a Balance” in U.S. Oil Production

The U.S. auctioned off its first oil and gas drilling rights on federal lands since the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, spanning over 10,000 acres across New Mexico and Kansas. This marks the second federal lease auction in New Mexico in over two years. Now that the U.S. oil auction drought is over, should […]

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How Did Volta Insite Identify an Abnormal Current Imbalance in the Hospital’s Motor Junction Box

On this installment of The Volta Minute as Takis Zourntos, VP of Products and R&D at Volta Energy, shares the remarkable story of how Volta Insite’s cutting-edge technology successfully detected and resolved an abnormal current imbalance in a hospital’s motor junction box. Takis takes us through the meticulous process of measuring direct current data […]

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New U.S. Oil Auctions Say “Nothing” About Short-Term Drilling. U.S. Energy Policy is Still Shy on New Oil Leasing.

U.S. oil auctions are back…sort of. In a significant move since the passage of President Joe Biden’s landmark climate change law, the U.S. held its first sale of oil and gas drilling rights on federal lands in late May, attracting over $78 million in high bids. This auction of 19 parcels in New Mexico, […]

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Energy Transition from Fossil Fuels: Is It Sustainable, Obtainable, and Realistic?

There is a desire and movement from many sectors in the United States to shift its reliance on fossil fuels to alternative fuel sources. But is that want doable at scale, and does it make economic sense? Rare earth materials, which many industries rely on for alternative energy sources, are challenging to come by and […]

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Gain Control of Your Power Usage

In this installment of The Volta Minute, we hear from George Galea, Vice President of Field Services for Volta Insite, as he emphasizes the crucial role of comprehensive power usage monitoring and diagnostics. George shares a customer call incident involving an EFD malfunction, underscoring the importance of effectively addressing power issues from the beginning. […]

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Harnessing AI for Creative Innovation: cutting through AI hype and misconceptions for creators
June 7, 2023

Live Broadcast 3 PM CT on 6/8   Harnessing AI for Creators: Cutting Through AI Hype and Misconceptions   Register Now   In this episode of B2B Weekly, we delve deep into the world of AI and how it is impacting creators. Gavin Purcell joins host Tim Maitland to break down the hype around AI […]

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Identifying Lightning Damage on Pecan Trees
Identifying Lightning Damage on Pecan Trees: Tips from TreeNewal
June 7, 2023

Join ISA Certified Arborist Wes Rivers from TreeNewal as he examines the aftermath of lightning damage on a pecan tree. In this insightful video, Wes highlights the path taken by the lightning bolt through the tree, causing superheating of the water inside. The resulting vapor expansion creates visible damage to the tree. The tree’s survival […]

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Transforming Coverage to Meet Healthcare Needs with SCAN Health Plan
June 7, 2023

John Petito, SVP of Transformation at SCAN Health Plan joins the podcast to share his story and how his work is helping enable new types of healthcare coverage for diverse populations. Join us to hear how Health Plans are beginning to evolve their approach to addressing the needs of older adults and the LGBTQ+ community […]

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Experts Hope New Oil Auctions Signal “Striking a Balance” in U.S. Oil Production
June 6, 2023

The U.S. auctioned off its first oil and gas drilling rights on federal lands since the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, spanning over 10,000 acres across New Mexico and Kansas. This marks the second federal lease auction in New Mexico in over two years. Now that the U.S. oil auction drought is over, should […]

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New U.S. Oil Auctions Say “Nothing” About Short-Term Drilling. U.S. Energy Policy is Still Shy on New Oil Leasing.

U.S. oil auctions are back…sort of. In a significant move since the passage of President Joe Biden’s landmark climate change law, the U.S. held its first sale of oil and gas drilling rights on federal lands in late May, attracting over $78 million in high bids. This auction of 19 parcels in New Mexico, […]

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Energy Transition from Fossil Fuels: Is It Sustainable, Obtainable, and Realistic?

There is a desire and movement from many sectors in the United States to shift its reliance on fossil fuels to alternative fuel sources. But is that want doable at scale, and does it make economic sense? Rare earth materials, which many industries rely on for alternative energy sources, are challenging to come by and […]

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Fighting Climate Change Isn’t Just About Green Energy, It’s Also About Green Energy Storage

As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, the search for efficient, renewable energy solutions has never been more urgent. A significant aspect of these challenges involves green energy storage, particularly as it pertains to accommodating the fluctuations in energy utilization. In the past few years, batteries have taken center […]

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Fighting Climate Change Isn’t Just About Green Energy, It’s Also About Green Energy Storage
May 24, 2023

As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, the search for efficient, renewable energy solutions has never been more urgent. A significant aspect of these challenges involves green energy storage, particularly as it pertains to accommodating the fluctuations in energy utilization. In the past few years, batteries have taken center […]

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New Nuclear Reactors Make Progress in U.S. The Permitting Process Still Keeps Us Behind.

The global energy landscape is undergoing significant changes, and in the midst of this transformation, the role of nuclear power is being revisited with renewed vigor. The advent of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) promises a safer, less waste-intensive, and cost-effective approach to nuclear energy, with major international players developing their own footprint of […]

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Nuclear Energy Will Need to Play a “Considerable Role” In Decarbonization to Make Up For Wind & Solar’s Deficiencies

As our world becomes more digitally interconnected, the demand for electricity continues to surge, fueled by sectors as diverse as electric vehicles, data centers, and artificial intelligence. The increasing need for a reliable and renewable energy source is a pressing matter, and nuclear energy is stepping up as a formidable contender, despite its historical […]

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For Wider Adoption of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors, Experts Call on Licensing & Permitting Reform

The future of scalable clean energy production is also the new dawn of nuclear with the advent of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), a promising technology capable of revolutionizing America’s and the world’s energy landscape. As the global push for greener energy sources intensifies, these reactors present a viable pathway towards achieving significant climate […]

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For Wider Adoption of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors, Experts Call on Licensing & Permitting Reform
May 10, 2023

The future of scalable clean energy production is also the new dawn of nuclear with the advent of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), a promising technology capable of revolutionizing America’s and the world’s energy landscape. As the global push for greener energy sources intensifies, these reactors present a viable pathway towards achieving significant climate […]

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Tackling the Energy Trilemma: Mitsubishi Power’s Pioneering Approach to Secure, Affordable, and Clean Energy Solutions

As the world shifts gears towards clean energy, “navigating the energy trilemma” is the top short-term priority. The energy trilemma involves providing secure, affordable, and clean energy while increasing investments in renewables and other low-carbon solutions. Emerging markets like the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa are expected to drive global energy use […]

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Energy Grid Workers Need Revamped Skills Training to Meet the Coming Energy Infrastructure Evolution

Last year, the government passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which designated $370 billion toward energy security and climate action. That could mean adding 1.5 million jobs by 2030. The only problem? It’s unclear who will fill these jobs. The number of qualified workers, especially in the energy sector, is dwindling, and the corresponding skills […]

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Energy and the Effects on Agriculture: Can We Survive?

Since President Biden came into office, there has been an increasing focus on “green energy” initiatives, resulting in radical changes in the oil industry. For example, the 2021 Executive Order resulted in the cancellation of the 2019 Keystone Pipeline permit. But how are these radical changes impacting the U.S. agriculture industry, and will these changes […]

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Unthink.AI Revolutionizes Personalized Experiences and Marketplaces on Hedera
May 24, 2023

With the rise of Web3 and AI technologies, the consumer market is being revolutionized in a profound way, opening up avenues for decentralized and personalized experiences. In the face of a world where audience reach for brands is widely distributed, Unthink.AI offers an innovative solution, creating a platform for anyone to establish a mini e-commerce […]

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Gasonomics: Mergers and Acquisitions in the Energy Sector

The energy economy has been unpredictable as of late for a number of reasons, including the changing of federal administration in early 2021. As a result, the amount of mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector has been lower. How does this happen, what does it mean for current energy solutions, and what can be […]

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Electrifying the US Military: Can We Still Defend Ourselves and Interests?

In late April, U.S. Defense Sectary Dr. Kathleen Hicks reiterated the Biden Administration’s decision to convert military vehicles to electric vehicles by 2030. There are significant hurdles to reaching this goal as pointed out by military.com, like the ambitious timeline and finding the batteries for the fleet. Has the Biden administration considered the true impact […]

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Karateka – Bringing Web3 Entertainment to Combat Sports with Karate Combat

Over 60 million people in the U.S. play fantasy sports—that’s one in almost five people. Game developers need to keep rolling out new and exciting opportunities to keep these gamers engaged. How is one company, GameOn, leveraging Web 3.0 to do just that? On today’s episode of Gossip About Gossip by Hedera, podcast Host and […]

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Karateka – Bringing Web3 Entertainment to Combat Sports with Karate Combat
May 9, 2023

Over 60 million people in the U.S. play fantasy sports—that’s one in almost five people. Game developers need to keep rolling out new and exciting opportunities to keep these gamers engaged. How is one company, GameOn, leveraging Web 3.0 to do just that? On today’s episode of Gossip About Gossip by Hedera, podcast Host and […]

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Rising Energy Costs and the Effects on Senior Citizens and Those on Fixed Incomes

As prices surge in nearly every sector and area of the American economy due to inflation, the burden of these costs are having major effects on some of the country’s most vulnerable populations. Senior citizens and people on fixed incomes are struggling to get by as many only have a limited amount of revenue, mostly […]

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Energy Market Concerns Play a Role in Shaping National Security

The energy market is one of the most important sectors in the world, if not the topmost. The global energy market is vital to countries being able to function, and whether they can sustain a thriving economy. This means that all types of energy, renewable and nonrenewable, are an extremely valuable resource sought after by […]

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Knowledge is Power

“Knowledge is power” is indeed applicable to the next generation of energy. As the world faces environmental challenges and seeks to transition to a more sustainable energy future, knowledge plays a crucial role in driving innovation, implementing new technologies, and making informed decisions. Here’s how knowledge empowers the next generation of energy: Research and Development: […]

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Gain Control of Your Power Usage
May 26, 2023

In this installment of The Volta Minute, we hear from George Galea, Vice President of Field Services for Volta Insite, as he emphasizes the crucial role of comprehensive power usage monitoring and diagnostics. George shares a customer call incident involving an EFD malfunction, underscoring the importance of effectively addressing power issues from the beginning. […]

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Use Your Analytics to Manage & Diagnose Immediately

Managing power quality analytics is crucial for any industry in today’s fast-paced business landscape. Volta Insite, the cutting-edge real-time power quality analyzer, is revolutionizing the way businesses assess their energy usage and address potential issues. On this clip of  “The Volta Minute” George Galea discusses the capabilities and benefits of Volta Insite. George Galea […]

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Karateka – Bringing Web3 Entertainment to Combat Sports with Karate Combat

Over 60 million people in the U.S. play fantasy sports—that’s one in almost five people. Game developers need to keep rolling out new and exciting opportunities to keep these gamers engaged. How is one company, GameOn, leveraging Web 3.0 to do just that? On today’s episode of Gossip About Gossip by Hedera, podcast Host and […]

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How Volta is Future-Proofing Through R&D

Research and development, or R&D, is important for the growth of any company. It helps companies investigate their best business strategies, and where they can improve to make better products, services, and of course, more profits. Many organizations have a designated R&D team and for technology companies such as Volta Energy, this department is essential […]

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How Volta is Future-Proofing Through R&D
April 14, 2023

Research and development, or R&D, is important for the growth of any company. It helps companies investigate their best business strategies, and where they can improve to make better products, services, and of course, more profits. Many organizations have a designated R&D team and for technology companies such as Volta Energy, this department is essential […]

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How the United Nation’s Global Compact Will Guide Volta’s ESG Stance

On today’s episode of the Volta Knowledge podcast, host Tyler Kern chats with Gursaran Singh, the VP of Energy Alliances with Volta Energy, about the upcoming UN global compact and how their decisions will impact and inform Volta’s ESG stance.  The global temperature is rising at an unprecedented rate. As such, discussions on the issue of climate change are held […]

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How Companies Can Benefit from Working with Volta Insite

Driving Technology Solutions for a more sustainable future doesn’t happen in a bubble. Commercial HVAC Service providers like Service Logic rely on close relationships to improve what they do and vice versa. One partnership Service Logic values is the one they have with Volta Energy.  Volta Knowledge host Tyler Kern wanted to learn more […]

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The Importance of Cybersecurity and Interoperability in the Energy World

Watch above as Julian Durand of Intertrust provides his thoughts on the evolution of cybersecurity in the energy and utilities world. — Here’s a brief overview of Julian’s thoughts In the energy sector, cybersecurity is of utmost importance because of the critical nature of the infrastructure, including power grids, pipelines, and other energy […]

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The Importance of Cybersecurity and Interoperability in the Energy World
February 16, 2023

Watch above as Julian Durand of Intertrust provides his thoughts on the evolution of cybersecurity in the energy and utilities world. — Here’s a brief overview of Julian’s thoughts In the energy sector, cybersecurity is of utmost importance because of the critical nature of the infrastructure, including power grids, pipelines, and other energy […]

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The Convergence of Data and Automation in Utilities

Watch above as Casey Werth from IBM shares his thoughts on the intersection between Data, Security and Automation in the utilities world. — In the utility industry, the intersection of automation, predictive analytics, data, and security has the potential to revolutionize the way utilities operate. Here are some key points to consider: Automation of […]

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The Accelerated Need for Grid Resiliency

Watch above as Oracle Energy’s Tom Eyoford gives his thought’s on the increased demand for grid resiliency. — The demand for energy is at an all-time high, and this trend is expected to be the norm as population and economic growth continue. As such, the need for grid resiliency has accelerated significantly, and utilities […]

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We’ve Achieved Nuclear Fusion Ignition. Are There Environmental Concerns?

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has announced a momentous breakthrough in nuclear fusion – on December 5, experimenters at the National Ignition Facility were able to produce “more energy from [their] self-sustaining fusion reaction than they put in to create the reaction.” This is possibly the most significant breakthrough in the history of energy research. […]

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Updated D.C. Building Performance Standards Decentralize City-Wide Climate Goals
June 6, 2023

U.S. cities are deploying a mix of strategies to reach proposed climate impact and decarbonization goals, including updated tax policy and funding partnerships. One decentralized strategy, incentivizing building efficiency upgrades and improved building performance standards through programs like PACE, is proving popular among U.S. cities. Washington D.C. is one of the newest to join […]

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Experts Hope New Oil Auctions Signal “Striking a Balance” in U.S. Oil Production
June 6, 2023

The U.S. auctioned off its first oil and gas drilling rights on federal lands since the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, spanning over 10,000 acres across New Mexico and Kansas. This marks the second federal lease auction in New Mexico in over two years. Now that the U.S. oil auction drought is over, should […]

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How Did Volta Insite Identify an Abnormal Current Imbalance in the Hospital’s Motor Junction Box
June 2, 2023

On this installment of The Volta Minute as Takis Zourntos, VP of Products and R&D at Volta Energy, shares the remarkable story of how Volta Insite’s cutting-edge technology successfully detected and resolved an abnormal current imbalance in a hospital’s motor junction box. Takis takes us through the meticulous process of measuring direct current data […]

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New U.S. Oil Auctions Say “Nothing” About Short-Term Drilling. U.S. Energy Policy is Still Shy on New Oil Leasing.
June 1, 2023

U.S. oil auctions are back…sort of. In a significant move since the passage of President Joe Biden’s landmark climate change law, the U.S. held its first sale of oil and gas drilling rights on federal lands in late May, attracting over $78 million in high bids. This auction of 19 parcels in New Mexico, […]

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Energy Transition from Fossil Fuels: Is It Sustainable, Obtainable, and Realistic?
May 29, 2023

There is a desire and movement from many sectors in the United States to shift its reliance on fossil fuels to alternative fuel sources. But is that want doable at scale, and does it make economic sense? Rare earth materials, which many industries rely on for alternative energy sources, are challenging to come by and […]

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Gain Control of Your Power Usage
May 26, 2023

In this installment of The Volta Minute, we hear from George Galea, Vice President of Field Services for Volta Insite, as he emphasizes the crucial role of comprehensive power usage monitoring and diagnostics. George shares a customer call incident involving an EFD malfunction, underscoring the importance of effectively addressing power issues from the beginning. […]

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Creating a Proper Power Plan
May 24, 2023

When people think of microprocessors, computers are the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, all the PCs, Apple desktops, engineering workstations, and supercomputers comprise less than 1% of the microprocessors sold yearly. So, where are all these microprocessors hiding? Well, they are in all the devices people use every day. Today’s homes contain hundreds […]

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Fighting Climate Change Isn’t Just About Green Energy, It’s Also About Green Energy Storage
May 24, 2023

As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, the search for efficient, renewable energy solutions has never been more urgent. A significant aspect of these challenges involves green energy storage, particularly as it pertains to accommodating the fluctuations in energy utilization. In the past few years, batteries have taken center […]

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Unthink.AI Revolutionizes Personalized Experiences and Marketplaces on Hedera
May 24, 2023

With the rise of Web3 and AI technologies, the consumer market is being revolutionized in a profound way, opening up avenues for decentralized and personalized experiences. In the face of a world where audience reach for brands is widely distributed, Unthink.AI offers an innovative solution, creating a platform for anyone to establish a mini e-commerce […]

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