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Advanced Energy Welcomes Abdullah Shahzad as an Energy Consultant

Advanced Energy is excited to welcome Abdullah Shahzad as an energy consultant. Abdullah grew up in Lahore, Pakistan, and went on to attend Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), […]

Shielding From Surges

Q: With storm and hurricane season here, I want to make sure I’m as prepared as possible. You’ve written about backup power options and how to navigate flooding. What […]
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Powering the Growth of AI and Data Centers

For the first two decades of the 21st century, U.S. electricity demand remained relatively constant as energy efficiency gains enabled everything from lighting to air conditioning to do more […]

Early Lessons Learned from Duke Energy’s Electric School Bus Pilot

The yellow school bus is arguably the most iconic representation of public transportation in the U.S. While its safety and efficiency have evolved with the bus’s near 100-year history […]
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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 […]

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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]

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 […]