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Preparing for a Bright Future

Preparing for a Bright Future

Energy innovation creates new career opportunities October 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist You may never have heard of an energy storage specialist or a...

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Driving Toward The Future

Driving Toward The Future

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, electric vehicle sales doubled from 2020 to 2021, reaching a record high of 608,000. By contrast, sales of internal combustion engine vehicles grew by only 3% in the same year.

Electrifying Tractors

Electrifying Tractors

It’s no surprise that sensitivity to fuel costs and a growing desire for energy independence are driving innovation in electric vehicles. Similarly, these factors are creating increased interest in electric farming equipment.

Battery Storage or Generator?

Battery Storage or Generator?

Power outages can be more than a minor nuisance. Extreme weather can knock out the electric grid for days to weeks at a time.

America’s Energy Sources

America’s Energy Sources

As the economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the energy sector is still experiencing lingering impacts to fuel markets and sources for power generation. In the coming years, however, the industry is expected to normalize to recent trends and the pre-pandemic trajectory.

Being Wary On Rooftop Solar

Being Wary On Rooftop Solar

Severe weather and natural disasters often result in extended power outages, leaving residents and businesses without electricity. In areas where these events occur regularly, the thought of installing solar panels may seem like an uncertain solution.