Whenever a new road is constructed, the contractors building the road must pay special attention to the underground utilities. These are marked with different colors.
Underground utility maintenance work, from buried power lines to sub-surface gas and water pipes, has its own set of unique challenges.
Forward-thinking utilities executives are already using new sources of data to generate insights and create value.
Electricity is something we all use. It’s what makes our world go round. Powering up everything up from our lights to our computers. A problem is…we all pay ...
Saving on Apartment Utilities More and more, all eyes are on energy and water usage. Investors, property owners and even residents pay close attention to utility bills. In some areas, local and state regulators require that energy performance be reported to the Environmental Protection Agency. The impact of utilities may seem to affect either the[...]
Proper thermostat placement keeps you comfier and saves you money.
While it's common to think about the price of the home you're purchasing, utility costs will also play a large role in your home budget.
Utilities, regulators and policymakers alike know that we need clean, efficient and affordable electricity to reduce emissions and power our country.
Far beneath a remote mountain range in Uzbekistan, explorers are delving into a labyrinth that could be the world's deepest cave.
A recent news report got us searching the deepest darkest depths of the world's underground sewer systems to see what really had been found down there.
Call them necessary evils: the utility boxes, septic tanks, and random receptacles that houses require for functional reasons. That doesn’t mean we like looking at them, though. To downplay the visual impact of those homely household helpers, check out the following brilliant disguises.
As the industry debates the role of the utility in a distributed energy future, utility leaders are touting a network approach.
Creating a cybersecurity culture in which employees are scared to come forward about potential cybersecurity mistakes just creates more problems in the long run - especially if cyber criminals have breached your network.
The Lowline aims to open a testing ground for its solar technology, which would direct sunlight below ground.
Calling 811 is essential before starting any kind of project that requires digging underground.
Solar is booming. Every day, we read about bigger, more ambitious solar installations being commissioned, driven by the latest technology in modules, racking and other balance of system components.
Installing a smart thermostat can help lower utility bills when temperatures rise, according to the experts at Consumer Reports.
If utilities adopted cloud technologies, they'd be better able to integrate renewable energy sources into their mix, a Navigant study finds.
An energy-efficient home is a goal for many homeowners. Not only is it good for the environment, but it can also cut down on monthly utility bills. Fortunately, making your home more energy-efficient is not an arduous task. In fact, transforming your home is an easy process that can be done one room at a time.