Category: Energy Jobs
We Have No Bananas Today
This week, the DOE proposed new energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers to improve grid resiliency, lower bills and reduce CO2 emissions. These transformers lower the voltage of electrical power before distribution to the customer. Nearly all the transformers produced on the new standard would feature amorphous steel cores, which are more energy efficient but also in..
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Deregulated power markets in Brazil
Deregulated power markets in Brazil As of 2024, it is estimated that around 100,000 customers connected at medium voltage and who demand less than 500 kW will migrate to the free market as the customers will have savings that – at today's prices – result in around 30%. The question I always ask myself is: what will the whole market (free and captive) look like? What will the new..
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Is solar energy (really) competitive in Brazil?
This question is often asked to me. By homeowners (my neighbors) and by executives of companies and institutions. who are contemplating the possibility of investing in solar. The most obvious and accepted answer is: of course! Just look at the penetration that solar already has in the market! My assessment is presented in a summarized and simplified way in the table, which..
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Industry Objections Spur Changes to Cybersecurity Provisions in Defense Bill
It appears that Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis has opted to hamstring the cybersecurity experts working to keep the lights on in his district by removing the one tool that can help monitor for vulnerabilities and risks in software used to manage critical infrastructure operations. He has chosen to remove the SBOM provision from the latest NDAA (6722) bill. I hope Mr. Gallagher remembers..
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Cybersecurity risks in US critical infrastructure sector call for better skills, technologies, processes – Industrial Cyber
This article (click Read More below) clearly shows the confusion people have with VEX. This article shows that people are conflating and confusing VEX with "Security Advisories". A Security Advisory tells people which products ARE AFFECTED by a new vulnerability. A VEX tells people which products ARE NOT AFFECTED by a new vulnerability. It's a "negative Security..
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