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Growing Family, Growing Energy Expenses?

Q: Our energy bill has been higher than normal for the last little while, and I’m realizing now that it started around the time our son was born. Do you […]

The 4 R’s of Carbon Reduction

You’re taking steps to meet corporate sustainability goals, save energy and reduce emissions, but you’re unsure what other opportunities you have. Tracking and reporting your emissions with […]

What to Know When Considering Commercial Generators

For many businesses, a power outage can be catastrophic, causing decreased output or production, spoiled inventory, lost labor hours and more. Fortunately, there are many ways to navigate outages and […]
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Better Winter Wardrobe Options for Your Home

Q: I experienced some less-than-pleasant conditions at home this winter, including cold floors and dry air. Any suggestions for addressing them? Could they indicate larger problems? A: Simple solutions certainly […]
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The Value of Third-Party Accreditation for Motor Service Centers

According to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in a report published in 2021, there are more than 50 million electric motor systems greater than 1 horsepower across […]

Nuclear Energy’s Next Generation

It’s been many years since the heyday of nuclear power plants. In the 1970s, hyperboloid cooling towers rose across the U.S., but today, over a dozen states maintain moratoria on […]

The Continual Evolution of Duke Energy’s Hot Springs Microgrid

“The power went out and (about 10 minutes) later it came back on,” said Amanda Arnett, co-owner of the Spring Creek Tavern in Hot Springs, North Carolina, after early grid […]

The Importance of Third-Party Verification of IBRs

Across three events in 2021 and 2022, a combined 3 gigawatts of solar generation near Odessa, Texas, tripped offline after improperly responding to routine faults that were cleared in less […]

Advanced Energy Welcomes Wilson Huang as a Motors and Drives Co-op

Advanced Energy is excited to welcome Wilson Huang as a motors and drives co-op through NC State University’s Cooperative Education Program. Wilson was born in New […]

Brian Coble Named Next President of Advanced Energy 

Advanced Energy is pleased to announce Brian Coble as its new — and fourth ever — president and executive director. The organization’s board of directors selected Brian to succeed Bob […]