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The International Energy Agency annually releases its World Energy Outlook with an objective of deepening our understanding of the future of energy. This report is over 800 pages, and has great insights around the future of energy. In this two-part blog post, we have summarized six insights every consumer needs to know when it comes to energy and sustainability. No. #1: Energy related carbon em
Distributed energy resources (DERs) are electricity-producing resources connected to the local electric distribution system. As the deployment of DERs continues growing worldwide, three common use cases of DERs are being employed globally. Effectively in all three use cases, distributed generation introduces our electricity infrastructure and interconnected ecosystem of smaller power generation
Whether it is through homeowners that install rooftop solar panels or businesses that invest in wind farms, more of us will access electricity through decentralized technologies than direct connection to the grid by the mid-2020s, according to Bloomberg NEF. While most of us translate this outlook to simply implementing more solar panels and wind turbines, that is only half the story. Decentraliza
It was not surprising that Fred from The Flintstones was a miner, given mining is one of the oldest industries in the world. The famously pink colored salt you used for dinner last night to bring out the flavors comes from the Khewra salt mine, which dates back to the era of Alexander the Great and is still in operation today. While the mining industry dates back to ancient times, and Cummins h
This article explains planned power outages and their causes. You can also find preparation tips for planned power outages at the end of the article. What are planned power outages? Planned power outages are deliberate decisions made by electric utility companies to cut the power supply to residents and businesses. Most electric utility companies periodically announce planned power out
Here are the three considerations to determine when is the best time for you to invest in a whole house generator. If you know you will need it, buy it before you need it You can buy a TV or a refrigerator and begin using them the day you need it. If there is a power outage and you need to get a generator, this might take several days to weeks, depending upon the severity of the outage.
Most successful companies have a marketing, product or supply chain strategy, but there is one more important but often overlooked area to consider when wanting to maximize profit: An energy management strategy. Today, a well-planned energy management strategy can position a company to take advantage of the recent trends shaping the energy markets. "The days of considering energy costs as a giv
Cummins recently teamed with ESTECO to co-sponsor the Microgrid Design Competition. The competition attracted teams of engineers from 56 universities representing 15 countries around the world. As part of the competition rules, the competitors had to design the best microgrid with reduced overall costs and minimized carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. While developing their designs, the t
While Tom's two kids are finishing breakfast, he checks his email, then today's traffic on his phone. He listens to "Planet Money" while they drive to school before he prepares for the worst part of his commute. Tom hasn't even reached the office, but he's already utilized a service three times that most people are oblivious to - and it's not the internet. It's the data center few people see, b
If you admire Parisians who have the luxury of sipping their coffee with a direct view of the Eiffel Tower, consider this: The average Parisian has a hearing loss equivalent to adding more than 15 years their actual age. In its defense, Paris is not unusual; most residents in other cities face the same challenge at varying levels. Environmental noise is a growing concern, and it's one of t
Most successful companies have a marketing, product or supply chain strategy, but there is one more important area to consider when wanting to maximize profit; an energy management strategy. Today, a well-planned energy management strategy can help health care organizations improve their financials. Moreover, making the right energy choices also help organizations improve the reliability of their
There is one place where infinity pools, waterfalls and sports courts float on open waters...superyachts. Imagine a Sunday sipping a drink and enjoying these luxuries while watching the Monaco Grand Prix. Then, enjoy all these luxuries as you transit to a secluded Greek island few days later. As today's superyachts boast luxuries ranging from indoor gardens and spas to helicopter de