Electrical Grid
National Grid to discuss pipeline safety concerns with locked-out gas workers
Three months into a gas worker lockout, National Grid has arranged a meeting with United Steel Workers Local 12012 to discuss allegations that …
Energy2 top dividend stocks I’d buy right now
The share prices of most of the UK’s big utilities have seen fairly hefty declines over the last 12 months. However, despite the lower prices and …
Personal Finance (UK)USDA invests $400M in rural electricity upgrades, smart grids
Dive Brief:<p>The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will invest $398.5 million in projects to improve electricity service in rural …
Smart GridsWhen should you turn your heating on? Eight tips to keep your bill down
Temperatures are starting to drop and people are already thinking about putting the heating on.<p>But is it really cold enough yet? And if not, when …
ManchesterFederal public servants advised to stay home amid Ottawa tornado cleanup
OTTAWA – Federal government workers in the Ottawa area have been asked to stay home on Monday as cleanup across the Ottawa area continues following …
College & UniversitySensex drops over 200 pts; Nifty below 11,100
Sectoral indices led by realty, consumer durables, auto, banking and healthcare were trading in the negative zone, falling up to 1.66 per cent.<p>By: | …
Crude Oil PricesHow will climate change stress the power grid? Hint: Look at dew point temperatures
To address these limitations, she and Nateghi studied more than a dozen weather measurements. They found that the mean dew point temperature—the …
EnergyNew York will continue assisting Puerto Rico with power grid modernization
Dive Brief:<p>The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Puerto Rico's embattled utility have signed an agreement for the mainland utility to continue …
Puerto RicoLanny's Stock Purchases - September 10th Through September 23rd
Can we get another article out about dividend stock purchases or what? Yes, this is yet another dividend stock purchase article, covering my last two …
EnergyOff the Crossbar: 2018-19 Season Brought to You By Google Ads
While many teams are tweaking their rosters, the NHL is making changes to the ice itself. More specifically, the advertising under it. In advance of …
Sidney CrosbyMGB 7 recommended forced evac 2 days before landslide
TWO days before a landslide wiped out an entire sitio in the City of Naga, local government officials had been told to immediately implement a forced …
PhilippinesNHS Digital hires chief information security officer
NHS Digital has hired its first chief information security officer (CISO), Robert Coles, who will lead on cyber security across the entire health and …
CybersecurityWAPDA achieves historic milestone on the most difficult terrain of the World
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has achieved a historic milestone in professionalism.<p>WAPDA has completed the …
EnergyInterview with Michael Nardone from Macbeth
The National Theatre, creators of <b>War Horse</b> and <b>The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time</b>, bring this epic Shakespearean production of Macbeth …
MacbethHot plates aren’t enough, say fed-up Lawrence residents
Residents in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover lined up yesterday to pick up hot plates distributed by state and local officials but some said the …
EnergyA recipe for disaster?
An underground labyrinth of leak-prone, corroding natural gas pipes. Mounting pressure on utilities to upgrade ancient infrastructure. A chronic …
BostonVisayas grid power supply assured after landslide
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is taking steps to prevent any shortage of electricity in the Visayas grid after a landslide in …
Visayas$20 million grant to support power grid research in NM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — How can the nation’s aging power grid better incorporate energy sources like wind and solar?<p>What would make it more resilient to …
New MexicoNorthern Sask. MP makes statement on Ottawa tornado
Northern Saskatchewan MP Georgina Jolibois released a statement on Saturday afternoon about the tornado that swept through much of the Ottawa-area …
Aboriginal CanadiansAt Lowell event, call for change; GOP challenger Diehl brings his message
LOWELL -- Lori Trahan, the nominee for the 3rd Congressional District seat, was conspicuously absent from a Democratic unity event Friday, but other …
MassachusettsBQE revamp could close Brooklyn Heights Promenade for 6 years
Yikes<p>The city is getting closer to implementing an ambitious revamp of the dilapidated Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, specifically the 1.5-mile stretch between Atlantic and Sands streets in Brooklyn Heights. The Department of Transportation this week unveiled two possible proposals for rehabilitating …
USDOTHigh school football time changes for tonight
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - A number of high school football games will start at new times on Friday and Saturday due to expected weather.<p>Here is the list …
High School FootballIs National Grid plc a Buy?
The under-the-radar utility stock has dropped 20% in the last year. Does that create an opportunity for long-term investors?<p>Investors would be …
EnergyWeary of Power Outages, Puerto Ricans Find Solace in Solar - WSJ
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Rafael Guzmán and Leinaí Romero spent more than four months without power after Hurricane Maria struck last September, relying on a generator to run a refrigerator, two fans and cellphone chargers. When the married couple learned in April they were having a baby, they made a …
Puerto RicoNational Grid offers wind, storm tips for residents
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - With strong winds and possible thunderstorms on Friday, National Grid is reminding people of ways to stay safe.<p>Here are some …
EnergyNational Grid union workers protest outside Boston police station
National Grid workers protested outside of the Boston police station Friday.<p>Hundreds of gas workers marched from North Station to raise awareness …
EnergyOpinion: Are the days of big regional energy projects over? Not by a long shot.
<b>By Nathan Sandvig</b><p>In decades past, the Pacific Northwest met its electricity needs by developing large regional energy assets, first hydroelectric …
Natural GasElectricity costs may increase come 2019
Electricity might be getting more expensive. One of the state’s largest power providers needs money to help recover from Hurricane Harvey.AEP Texas …
Hurricane HarveyConcrete pour underway on major Clocaenog forest wind farm
Jones Bros has reached a major milestone at a major 27-turbine wind farm scheme in North Wales.<p>Concrete pours to construct the turbine bases at …
News (Wales)Eye on 2020 — CLARK, House Dem women launching new PAC — A fond farewell
<b>TGIF, MASSACHUSETTS.</b><p><b>THANK YOU AND GOOD MORNING —</b> After more than three years of arriving in your inboxes every morning, I am officially signing off. It has been such an honor to work with so many of you, hearing from you about news tips, birthdays, or an occasional messed up sports score (I somehow …
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