Research reveals G20 needs over 3,500 GW of flexibility to enable 100% renewable electricity, as Wärtsilä launches grid balancing technology
The technology group Wärtsilä has today launched grid balancing technology - capable of ramping up to 10+ MW in two minutes - to bridge utilities to a 100% renewable energy future at the lowest cost. The launch comes as the company has highlighted a striking need to scale up flexibility worldwide, with G20 countries requiring 3,526 GW of flexible assets, in the form of energy storage and flexible gas technology, to enable their energy systems to run on 100% renewable electricity.The capacity nee...
Consumer Reports & Guardian U.S. Find Concerning Levels Of PFAS In Drinking Water In More Than One-Third of Samples & Measurable Levels Of Lead & Arsenic Across U.S.
CR Calls For Stronger Drinking Water Standards To Protect Public Health And Offers Advice On How To Test And Treat Your Own Water YONKERS, NY – A joint investigation by Consumer Reports and the Guardian US news organization of the nation’s drinking water found widespread contamination with PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances also known as ‘forever chemicals’), lead, and arsenic, including a significant number of samples that exceeded levels considered safe by CR and other health expert...
Transportation Alternative (TA) Projects Awarded by South Dakota Transportation Commission
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded ten Transportation Alternatives (TA) projects totaling $3.7 million for communities across the state. The TA program is a set aside federal grant program that provides funding from the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program to help states fund specific activities that enhance the intermodal transportation system and provide safe alternative transportation options. “The TA program helps fund a variety of smaller-scale...
Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Innovyze, Provider of Smart Water Infrastructure Modeling, Simulation, and Predictive Technologies
SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2021 — Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Innovyze, Inc. for $1 billion net of cash subject to working capital and tax closing adjustments. The acquisition positions Autodesk as a leading global provider of end-to-end digital solutions from design to operations of water infrastructure, accelerates Autodesk’s digital twin strategy, and creates a clearer path to a more sustainable and digitized water industry. Autodesk and I...
Biden kicks off effort to reshape U.S. economy with infrastructure package
(Reuters) - President Joe Biden on Wednesday will call for a dramatic and more permanent shift in the direction of the U.S. economy with a roughly $2 trillion package to invest in traditional projects like roads and bridges alongside tackling climate change and boosting human services like elder care. He also aims to put corporate America on the hook for the tab, which is expected to grow to a combined $4 trillion once he rolls out the second part of his economic plan in April. Coupled with...
Vectorworks, Inc. Unveils Partner Network to Support Growing Workflow Needs for Designers
Vectorworks Partner Network creates collaborative global community and opportunities to connect with 685,000-plus Vectorworks userbase Columbia, MD (March 31, 2021)—Today, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces its Vectorworks Partner Network, offering an engaged and diverse group of technology organizations in the architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, landscape design and entertainment design industries that bring transformative solut...
Esri Recognizes Avineon as a Cornerstone Partner
McLean, Virginia – Avineon, Inc. (Avineon), a global provider of spatial intelligence, digital modernization, and engineering support services, is pleased to announce its recognition by Esri as a Cornerstone Partner. The announcement was made by Robert Laudati and Richard Cooke from Esri, during the closing session of the 2021 Esri Partner Conference, which was conducted virtually this year. The Cornerstone Partnership award recognizes organizations that have participated in the Esri busines...
Propex Launches Company Blog
Find insight into industry testing and standards, installation tips, and support for writing specifications Following the launch of our new website, we are launching a company blog that will go live today. “The Blog is another opportunity to put our MILO philosophy in action,” said Mike Gorey, CEO of Propex Operating Company, LLC. “Over the past year, our team has compiled common questions from the field and best practice tips for installation and design. The result is content rich...
World’s First Compostable Corrosion Inhibiting Stretch Film (Patent Pending) Now Available from Cortec®
EcoStretch™ powered by Nano VpCI® is the world’s first commercially compostable corrosion-inhibiting stretch film! For decades, Cortec® Corporation has been a notable leader in the development of corrosion protection and packaging technologies that minimize environmental impact. Adding to its long line of commercially compostable film technologies, Cortec® has recently taken plastics packaging to a new level by formulating EcoStretch™ powered by Nano VpCI®: the world’s first commercially...
The Cohesive Companies Announce the Acquisition of Ontracks Consulting, Leading North American Implementer of IBM Maximo
Combination Creates a Maximo Implementation Center of Excellence and Leading Digital Integrator of Infrastructure Digital Twins EXTON, Pa. – March 30, 2021 – The Cohesive Companies, a wholly owned but independently operated digital integrator business unit of Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the acquisition of Ontracks Consulting, a leading implementer of IBM Maximo headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Ontrack...
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