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Why Utilities Need to Embrace “Control Rooms of the Future” Today
April 9, 2025The business of utility operations has dramatically changed in the last decade. Managing grid operations, integrating distributed energy resources and ensuring affordable service involves making sense of massive data so business leaders, operational staff and field crews can operate more effectively.
Budgeting to Quality: Construction Project Mistakes & How to Fix Them
April 9, 2025Managing a construction project is a challenging job that involves careful planning, coordination and problem-solving. Small mistakes cause delays, increase costs, or create safety issues. Learn more about how to avoid some of the most common mistakes in construction management so your projects stay on track and within budget.
How UK Utilities Can Create Business Value from Smart Metering Data
April 8, 2025As the UK modernizes its energy infrastructure, smart metering systems have become crucial in forecasting, adapting and managing energy consumption. These advanced digital devices provide real-time data, enabling utilities and consumers to monitor energy usage more effectively.
TRC Receives Two Awards from Climate Change Business Journal
April 3, 2025TRC was recognized for an offshore wind and waste-to-energy renewable hydrogen project WINDSOR, Conn. TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the energy transition, was recognized by Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ) for its work in greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation and low-carbon energy. Maryland Offshore Wind Project As the lead environmental consultant for US Wind Inc.’s Maryland Offshore Wind project, TRC oversaw federal and state permitting and prepared the Construction and Operations Plan (COP). Additionally, TRC completed offshore benthic community and shellfish density marine surveys, bat habitat surveys, visual simulations, a visual impact assessment, air pollution control technology, and air dispersion modeling assessments. The project — the nation’s 10th commercial scale offshore wind project to receive COP approval – will be built 9 nautical miles offshore of Maryland and Delaware. The project could generate over 2 gigawatts of clean renewable energy power to over 718,000 homes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from regional energy generation by up to 139 million tons over the life of the project. Additionally, the project is expected to create 2,680 jobs annually during the development and construction phases of the project. Waste-to-Energy Renewable Hydrogen Project TRC is supporting a waste-to-energy project for the City of Pittsburg, Calif. The project is designed to convert municipal waste to hydrogen fuel. TRC provided technical studies for the project development and design, and successfully helped the City publish the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project will reduce greenhouse gases and create jobs in an economically distressed area of San Francisco Bay. TRC completed writing the Final EIR, which was published in January 2025. The 2024 EBJ & CCBJ awards will be presented at the EBJ Business Achievement Awards banquet at Environmental Industry Summit XXIII on April 2-4, 2025 in San Diego.
EPA Unveils Largest Deregulatory Initiative in U.S. History
April 1, 2025Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced the Agency’s plan to undertake 31 deregulatory actions with the stated goal of driving down the cost of living for Americans and revitalizing the American energy and auto industry.
PHMSA Bulletin Outlines New Safety Management Advice
March 28, 2025Cybersecurity threats to the Bulk Electric System (BES) are escalating, with attackers continuously evolving their tactics to target critical infrastructure.
Take the Right Approach to Implementing DERMS
March 27, 2025Implementing DERMS can come with challenges. By understanding the unique challenges related to DERMS and adopting the appropriate strategies to mitigate potential pitfalls, utilities can effectively integrate and coordinate DER deployment to align with regulatory commitments and broader business objectives.
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