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Government officials in Italy have implemented a new law that allows for nuclear energy to return in the country, four decades after voters banned the technology in a 1987 referendum. […]
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Deals involving the data center sector are occurring regularly, as tech companies make moves to ensure they have a reliable supply of power for their energy-intensive operations. Several generation types, […]
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Japan’s largest utility said it will start the first of three units at a new natural gas-fired power plant near Tokyo in an effort to provide more electricity during the […]
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One of the most fundamental things that shape our character are personal values.
Personal values are your deep-held convictions about things you perceive as important, meaningful, and desirable in life. Your personal values and beliefs shape your mindset, define your attitudes, and guide your behaviors.
Honest people are transparent about their strengths and weaknesses. But they also expect others to speak candidly and be open. Autonomy lovers thrive in remote roles requiring concentration, while teamwork enthusiasts thrive in fast-paced environments.
Generally, 8 in 10 workers say alignment between personal and corporate values is important, to the point where half would likely quit if it’s missing. That’s why hiring managers are increasingly screening candidates using culture-fit interview questions. They want to find people with similar values who will fit into the existing environment and thrive in the long-term!
Employers now prioritize strong soft skills over hands-on experience. A recent survey found a 22% decrease in “previous experience” mentions in job listings for banking, professional, and financial services over the last month.…
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An energy investment group told Texas regulators the company has a plan to help solve some of that state’s electricity reliability issues, proposing a plan similar to one put forth by billionaire Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Energy in March.
Starwood Energy Group on April 23 sent the state’s Public Utility Commission a proposal to build 11 natural gas-fired power plants, investing more than $ 8 billion to develop and construct the facilities. Representatives from Berkshire Hathaway Energy last month met with Texas lawmakers and said their group was prepared to spend about $ 8.3 billion to build 10 gas-fired plants across the state.
Starwood, based in Greenwich, Connecticut, in an April 23 letter from CEO Himanshu Saxena to the Texas PUC (PUCT) and the board of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state’s main grid operator, said it wanted to outline “a compelling proposal to solve ERCOT’s reliability issues as was demonstrated by the energy crisis that occurred in February 2021.”…