Atlanta Is Leading the Charge in Rising Data Center Growth
The real estate market in Atlanta is heating up — but not for the reasons you might expect. While many construction ventures fail to secure funding, investors are flocking to one type of project: hyper-scale data centers.
The Big Energy Infrastructure Grab: Why AI Investors Have Set Their Sights on the Grid
Consumer and business demand for AI-intensive products and services is growing at an unprecedented rate. Experts project that the economy will continue to funnel billions of dollars into the industry over the next several years.
The Inner Workings of the New Electric Grid
Energy powers just about everything Americans do. From using a smartphone to working in an office to cooking dinner, nearly every activity requires electricity or some other form of energy.
How Data Centers Can Actually Help — Not Hinder — the Energy Industry
On August 28, 2024, Nvidia announced second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street’s bets and increased revenue 2.5 times in the span of a year. As Nvidia is the clear leader in AI development, this underscores how important data center growth has been to technological advancement.
How Wastewater Treatment Plants Are Weathering the Storm With Renewable Energy Solutions
Throughout the United States, many citizens rely on wastewater management plants to deliver clean water to their homes. In turn, each wastewater treatment plant relies on an energy source for continuous operation.
How Electrical Power Made the List of Essential Storm Supplies
When it comes to hurricanes and other natural disasters, most people’s first priority is survival. However, for many residents and business owners, replenishing supplies and finding sustenance after the storm is a close second.
Power During the Storms: H-E-B and Walmart Rely on Microgrids to Power Stores in the Texas Area When Outages Occur
According to a study by Climate Central, Texas has led the nation in weather-related power outages over the last 23 years. In some cases, inclement weather conditions like hurricanes or cold snaps were to blame, especially in conjunction with high energy demand straining the grid.
Texas Area H-E-B and Walmart Stores Are Installing Microgrids for Power Outages
Many Texas residents love the state’s largely temperate climate, but the region isn’t without weather-related issues like hurricanes and cold snaps that impact the power supply. According to one study by Climate Central, Texas has seen more power outages due to weather conditions in the last 23 years than any other state in the nation.
In Dystopian Weather, H-E-B Is Keeping Its Lights on in Creative Ways
On average, Houston enjoys over 200 sunny days each year, with annual temperatures fluctuating between highs of around 60 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and the low 90s in the summer. While the mild climate is a major draw for Texas residents and visitors alike, this Gulf Coast state is no stranger to inclement weather.
Microgrids Held for More Than a Week Amid Hurricane Beryl’s Power Outages
This past summer, Houston residents came face-to-face with the failures of their existing power grid. Hurricane Beryl, a category 1 storm, left most of the city in the dark. Those reliant on the power grid lost electricity almost immediately, and even people with diesel generators quickly realized there wasn’t enough fuel.