| Also, read about Californias landmark EV decision |
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| | | | | An aggressive push toward renewable energy has run headlong into anxiety over keeping the lights on in California, where the largest utility is considering whether to try to extend the lifespan of the state's last operating nuclear power plant. | | |
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| | | The plans move states closer to unlocking $5 billion in infrastructure money for a national EV charging network. | | |
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| | | The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced the decision to allow submetering on August 4 and said it makes California the first in the nation to allow EV owners to measure an EV’s energy use independently from the owner’s main utility meter. | | |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS  Episode 10 of Factor This!™ is now available wherever you get your podcasts. Give it a listen & download today! |
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| | | How Artificial Intelligence (AI) and accelerated computing can be employed to automate visual inspection of the grid and greatly streamline operations. |
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| | | Despite the benefits utilities may see in DERs, many are struggling to identify ways to best incorporate them onto the grid. |
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| | | There is a catch in the new bill that aims to encourage people to trade their gasoline-fueled cars for electrics by offering a tax credit of up to $7,500 for new electric vehicles and up to $4,000 for used electric vehicles through 2032. |
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| | | | Utilities need smart thermal imaging cameras and other sensors to continuously monitor for voltage leaks, storm damage, and other disruptors. FLIR’s Big Swing combines state-of-the-art 24/7 condition monitoring with Axxx Series Thermal cameras, FlexView lens with 24° wide to 14° telephoto view, and the FLIR BRIDGE IIoT edge gateway that connects third party sensors from different manufacturers to a common industrial network. Data and images transmit in real time, not hours or days. | | |
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