How Blockchain Can Help the Power Grid
In this article we explore the possibilities on how blockchain can help improve the power grid. To begin with, we must first understand the technology. Blockchain is a way to record and verify transactions without the need of a central entity to maintain or confirm...
Are Microgrids The Future?
Power and grid management are both heavily discussed subjects, with topics ranging from security measures to how to be more efficient. Yet, a new term is now making the rounds in the industry; microgrids. Many are now looking toward microgrids after seeing how it...
Renewable Energy: Wind, Solar, and Geothermal Energy
Renewable energy accounts for 11 percent of the industry's energy consumption. To be able to decide if renewable energy is right for your home and business you must first understand what it is and what it can do for you. Geothermal Energy To put it simply, geothermal...
How The Power Grid Will Benefit From Artificial Intelligence
The future of energy will find that artificial intelligence will become an integral part of its structure. AI has changed the way that many companies are operating by saving time and increasing efficiency. From small companies to large, many are reaping the benefits...
Understanding Our Power Grid
The power grid has become a necessity for modern living. While humans have lived without electricity for the majority of our existence, we've reached a point where a failure of the power grid would bring our society to a screeching halt. It's become a vital part of...
Beyond The Meter: Looking At The Future Of Energy
As energy efficiency continues to grow, the question that plagues the energy industry is what can be done behind the meter to ensure the continuous growth of energy companies. Many households and individuals are looking to control all aspects of their home, from how...
How To Protect Our Power Grid From Cyber Attacks
Hackers are continuously improving what they can get into and destroy, and they might have their eyes set on something close to home. When power outages occur, the lights are going to go out, but did you consider that even water treatment abilities would be affected?...
What Is Natural Gas?
Did you know that natural gas isn’t actually explosive? One of the biggest misconceptions is that it explodes on meeting air, but it doesn’t. There must be an ignition source for it to explode and there needs to be a concentrated amount of 5-15% of it relative to the...
The Best Green Cities
With technology evolving, more cities and countries are turning to sustainable energy. By 2050, it is predicted that over 67% of the planet’s population will be living in urban locations. With an increase in citizens planning to move to cities, more will consider...
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