Death of U.S. Coal Industry Greatly Exaggerated
Part Two
We examine alternative scenario futures for the industry, involving assumptions about economic growth, energy requirements, technologies, tax incentives, and R&D.
Law & Lawyers
PUF AV: PJM Grid 20-20, Sept. 18–19
PUF attended this very thought-provoking conference, PJM’s Grid 20/20: Focus on Security and Resilience.
Recognizing and Celebrating
Touchy-Feely, Sure. Essential, For Sure!
When leaders honor innovators’ passion and inventiveness, they encourage the creative culture they so want for their organizations.
Energy Politics and FERC
An Independent Agency?
The DOE proposal pushes FERC into a potential mid-life crisis.
Electrification in Action: AeroFarms
AeroFarms facility in Newark, New Jersey
A super-high-tech farm, growing massive amounts of beautiful greens, all indoors in a strictly-controlled environment.
PUF AV: A Day at Georgia Power's Customer Resource Center
Future for Industrial and Commercial Customers
Short videos from Georgia Power's Atlanta Customer Resource Center on October 10.
The Mind of an Innovator
Reflections on Skills, Traits, Mindset
Anyone can innovate. But not everyone is an innovator.
Renewable Energy Development
Era of the Paris Agreement
As renewables have become cheaper, it is now economical for developing nations to opt for clean power over fossil fuel generation.
Electrification in Action: GP CRC
Georgia Power’s Customer Resource Center
The home and workplace of the future are right there to see, all electric-powered and on the market today.
Picture Energy: Huge Indoor Farm in Downtown Newark
AeroFarms in New Jersey
A smart warehouse full of growing plants. Lettuce, kale and other leafy greens.
If you saw the movie The Martian you'll get the idea right away. But on a much bigger scale. And not on Mars, but in Newark, New Jersey.
AeroFarms is an agriculture company that uses vertical farming to produce 130 to 390 times the output of a conventional farm. It's all done indoors under LED lights. The lights shine at a specific intensity and spectrum that's tailored to each plant.