December 12, 2018 | I’ve been seeing pictures on social media that friends from the Midwest have posted of snow. They’re shots of snow on the patio furniture, photos of their dogs playing in the snow, and my favorite, grilling steaks out in the snow. The pictures I don’t like are the ones in which someone is holding a ... READ MORE
December 12, 2018 | “Whisky is for drinking. Water is for fighting over,” Mark Twain is famously quoted as saying. This statement resonates especially deeply today in the western US where resource scarcity, an ever-expanding population, and a changing climate have made water an increasingly precious commodity. And it appears that by purchasing arable land with access to groundwater, ... READ MORE
December 11, 2018 | I have finally been able to establish my golf handicap index. According to the Southern California Golf Association (SCGA) and the United States Golf Association (USGA), I have a 12.2 index. This is a small milestone for me since I haven’t had an official golf handicap since I was a teenager, which was decades ago. ... READ MORE
December 11, 2018 | We’ve often mentioned, online and in the magazine, the dead zones in various places around the world, especially the expanding one in the Gulf of Mexico. Almost always, though, they’ve been in the ocean, or in large freshwater lakes like Lake Erie. A new study shows that algae blooms, hypoxia, and the resulting dead zones—the ... READ MORE
December 10, 2018 | It’s common knowledge that the loss of vegetation can lead to soil erosion; we face the situation all the time in areas disturbed by construction, wildfire, or drought. Something we probably think about less often is the fact that the same thing—sort of—can happen underwater. That’s the case near the tiny village of Shoyna on ... READ MORE
December 10, 2018 | CxEnergy marks its sixth year in 2019 and has scheduled the annual expo for April 15–18 in Orlando, FL. The event focuses on commissioning; energy management; and testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB); and is presented by the leading organizations in those fields: the Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), and the Energy ... READ MORE
December 5, 2018 | As it happens every year around this time, I’m beginning to schedule next year’s events that I plan on attending. Every year I go to SWANApalooza, which is in Boston, MA, from February 25–28, 2019. In adding this to my calendar, I’m pleased and honored to have been asked by SWANA to moderate one of ... READ MORE
December 4, 2018 | We often report on the problems major storms and excess rain bring: flooding, washed-out culverts, combined sewer overflows. The recently released National Climate Assessment, in fact, contains some dire predictions about what’s going to happen as larger and more frequent storms occur in the Midwest, including erosion in agricultural fields and larger algae blooms and ... READ MORE
December 4, 2018 | It cracked store windows, severed gas lines, and crumbled roadways. It even triggered a tsunami warning. But in the wake of a 7.0 earthquake—the second largest in the state’s recorded history—Anchorage’s water system proved remarkably resilient. In fact, by the following day, power, water, and communications were restored in most of the affected areas, with ... READ MORE
December 4, 2018 | Not long ago, I was in a discussion with a colleague about young women with ambition. I was asked about how I advise and encourage my daughter (who is a senior in college) as she prepares to leave the world of academia and is in the process of formulating plans to achieve new goals as ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | Energy storage systems are a fundamental component of a modernized electric grid. Members of the clean energy industry recently outlined the benefits of an investment tax credit for energy storage in a letter to Congress in which they encouraged policy makers to consider the value of supporting the technology’s market growth. Investment Tax Credits (ITC), ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | The National Climate Assessment released on November 23 includes not only predictions of what will happen on a global and national level, but also detailed regional information. The news for the Great Lakes isn’t good, and as this article points out, it’s especially bleak for Lake Erie. The lake faces several threats, but one of ... READ MORE
December 13, 2018 | (SUWANEE, Ga. – December 11, 2018) Doosan Infracore North America, LLC, a leading manufacturer of heavy construction equipment, is proud to announce it is opening a new 100,000-square-foot parts distribution center, serving its dealers and Doosan customers in the United States and Canada. Strategically located, the new parts distribution center allows Doosan Infracore North America to ... READ MORE
December 13, 2018 | Conewago Enterprises is one of the mid-Atlantic’s leading design-build general contractors. A family-run construction company founded in 1956, it has grown to over 300 professionals, with projects including a 150,000 square foot manufacturing facility for Schindler Elevator and the $45 million Wyndham/Courtyard Hotel and Conference Center in Gettysburg. With a Vortex simulator, Conewago Enterprises were ... READ MORE
December 13, 2018 | CASE now offers on-cab dozer machine control, which eliminates the need for masts affixed to the dozer blade, improving operator visibility to the work site, minimizing opportunity for damage and related downtime, and simplifying transportation of the machine. For more on the entire of CASE precision construction solutions, visit: https://www.casece.com/northamerica/ ... READ MORE
December 12, 2018 | New technology recovers more glass for recycling, achieving purity rates greater than 95% TOMRA Sorting Recycling introduces AUTOSORT COLOR, a new machine which works in combination with AUTOSORT LASER to separate glass from municipal solid waste (MSW) with unprecedented effectiveness. Even though it is common to collect glass waste separately, a significant amount of recoverable ... READ MORE
December 11, 2018 | Leading Edge Attachments, Inc.’s ® award winning excavator Multi-Ripper® is the most powerful and productive ripper in the world, however, the new Hi-Production Multi-Ripper takes the design one step further. Operators have testified that this unique patented ripper design can replace a hydraulic hammer for breaking through rock, frozen ground, and coral up to 4 ... READ MORE
December 11, 2018 | Moline, Ill. (Dec. 11, 2018) — Offering operators increased productivity and significantly faster travel speeds, John Deere redesigned its K-Series compact wheel loader models with the introduction of the 244L and 324L compact wheel loaders. Ideal for landscape/snow removal, ag material handling and construction tasks, the new models round out the full line of L-Series ... READ MORE
December 11, 2018 | STATESVILLE, N.C. – Doosan Portable Power is growing its successful Certified Remanufacturing Program by adding select generator models and lower cfm air compressor models to the range of eligible machines. Initially available for air compressors originally manufactured by Doosan or Ingersoll Rand rated 750 cfm or above, the program has been expanded to include lower ... READ MORE
December 10, 2018 | Agreement takes effect November 1, 2018 GRANDVIEW, MO (November 2018) — Peterson Manufacturing is very pleased to report that as of November 1, 2018, the company became an approved lighting vendor for Vipar HD, the largest heavy-duty truck parts buying group in North America. With a distributor group of over 250 members across the United States, ... READ MORE
December 6, 2018 | RENSSELAER, Ind. (Dec. 6, 2018) — Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, offers the 60CC/55SA-LD trailer for optimum versatility. The trailer pairs with Talbert’s optional East Coast-style E1Nitro™ axle extension, allowing for 60-ton capacity with a close-coupled configuration or a 55-ton hauling capacity with a spread axle configuration. This innovative Talbert ... READ MORE
December 6, 2018 | MOLINE, Ill. (Dec. 6, 2018) — Continuing to build on the strengths of the K-Series lineup, John Deere announces the introduction of the 655K and 755K Final Tier 4 crawler loaders. These machines serve as the latest additions to the crawler loader line and provide operators with increased productivity and uptime, along with lower daily ... READ MORE
December 5, 2018 | Itron’s OpenWay® Riva Deployment for Water Will Improve Operational Efficiency and Customer Service for Texas Water Utility Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, signed a contract with the City of Waco, Texas to install Itron’s OpenWay® Riva IoT solution, including smart water communication modules and ... READ MORE
December 5, 2018 | Cooling Tower Tracker™ enables up to 50 percent water savings and 10 percent energy savings with unprecedented real-time operational data for cooling towers Banyan Water, the leading provider of data-driven water conservation for the built environment, announced today the launch of its Cooling Tower Tracker™, a feature within Banyan Water Central—Banyan’s proprietary total water management ... READ MORE
December 5, 2018 | Peak Power Inc., a leading energy services provider, announced today that it has successfully completed the installation of 375 kW / 940 kWh of battery energy storage with GHP Realty, a division of Houlihan-Parnes Realtors, LLC, at their headquarters at 4 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, New York. This project was funded in part ... READ MORE
December 5, 2018 | LSIS, a $2B Korea-based global leader in power, automation, and smart energy solutions, announced today the acquisition of the Charlotte-based Energy Grid Tie (EGT) Division of Parker-Hannifin, creating a new US-based company, LS Energy Solutions. Financial terms and details of the transaction are not being disclosed. LS Energy Solutions, a premier global energy solutions provider, ... READ MORE
December 4, 2018 | Limerick, November 2018: Today, Pat Breen TD, Minister of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection officially opened AMCS’ new global technical and support headquarters in Limerick. Speaking at the event, Minister Breen said: “The growth of AMCS into a global leader of integrated software and vehicle technology for the ... READ MORE
December 4, 2018 | Generic end-to-end platform for secure collection, transfer, storage, and analysis of engine data Allows plant operators to detect errors at an earlier stage to avoid unnecessary downtime and reduce costs Rolls-Royce is developing several new digital solutions that will revolutionize the way its customers manage their power plants with medium speed Bergen engines. One of ... READ MORE
December 4, 2018 | To increase comfort when using their controllers, ComAp upgraded their InteliGen 200 genset controller and developed the InteliGen 500, a new paralleling genset controller equipped with a large 5” colour screen and 800×480 resolution. A New Display and Graphic Interface to Increase User Comfort For over 25 years, ComAp has been leading the way in ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | Bellevue, OH – American Baler Company is proud to announce and welcome Sean Gertsch as Key Account Sales. Gertsch will be responsible for developing National and OEM Accounts. Previously Gertsch served as a Sales Representative for Hoosier Machinery Solutions where he specialized in sales of capital equipment for recycling and material recovery facilities. American Baler ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | With renewables gaining momentum, sectors such as the government need to continue to find ways to promote new renewables through creative contracting like aggregation structures or supporting policy for renewable development, notes Mardi Ditze, senior energy analyst for the City of Philadelphia. “Rooftop solar and geothermal have made recent advances with Hawaii, Arizona, and California ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | Association of Energy Engineers www.aeecenter.org Blue Star Power Systems Inc. www.bluestarps.com CxEnergy Conference & Expo www.cxenergy.com DCL America www.dcl-inc.com Easi-Set Worldwide www.precastbuildings.com Generac Power Systems Inc. www.generac.com Martin Energy Group www.martinenergygroup.com Phoenix Products www.phoenixprods.com Power Solutions International www.psiengines.com Pritchard Brown www.pritchardbrown.com Robinson Custom Enclosures www.robinsonenclosures.com Shannon Enterprises of W.N.Y.C. Inc. www.blanket-insulation.com Solar Turbines www.solarturbines.com ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | Bradley Corp. Bradley Corp.’s exclusive Design On Demand program offers customized services and product solutions that are ideal for large or small industrial applications in the most demanding environments. With in-house engineering experience, system design consultation, and individualized services, Bradley’s qualified experts help design plumbing systems according to each customer’s needs and project goals. ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | In March of 2018, clean energy advocates in Massachusetts were pushing for a few key priorities: increasing the RPS, extending net metering caps (again), pushing back on aggressive utility proposals for monthly reliability charges for solar energy, and establishing more ambitious long-term goals for energy storage. In the middle of these efforts, Republican Governor Charlie ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | When power plant operators consider implementing a preventative maintenance program in order to keep their equipment up and running reliably, far too often the non-segregated bus duct is overlooked. The system does not have any moving parts. For this reason, most do not provide the system with necessary maintenance during routine outages. Major equipment is ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | With a constantly growing emphasis on green technology and reduced energy consumption, the future of building automation controls will focus on giving building owners and managers a technology-driven, hands-on approach to managing facilities and monitoring consumption. Building and facility managers are constantly looking to reduce energy consumption and operating costs, which can be realized by ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | Technological advances in turbines are underscoring performance improvements, leading to increasingly reliable, efficient, and safe equipment. “The technology advances we see are mostly on safety and monitoring such as electronic trip systems and electronic speed governors,” notes Christiann Bash, spokesperson for Elliott Group. Recent design upgrades have added to reliability and safety and meet safety integrity level ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | The demand for portable generators is on the rise. In the industrial category, portable generators can be used in construction and drilling, and at mining sites where uninterrupted electric power is needed but the grid is not accessible—particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, despite the fact that some countries and regions have imposed ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | For those of us who are old enough to remember the early days of rock-and-roll, there was an audio technique and music production formula used to make the big hits of the era—the “wall of sound.” The idea was to channel the various frequencies and volumes of the various voice and instrument tracks to make ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | The push for distributed energy resources, particularly in California and New York, is stimulating market opportunities for cogeneration, also known as combined heat and power. The markets for clients interested in buying cogeneration systems, however, have not changed, according to Jim Crouse, Capstone Turbine’s executive vice president for sales and marketing. Now, clients are becoming more aware ... READ MORE
December 3, 2018 | The energy industry is in the midst of a historic transformation as it moves from a traditional grid framework to decentralized, decarbonized, and digital systems. And many believe that the paradigm shift underway will not only affect the power industry, but that it will profoundly impact global infrastructure and economics, as well as the way ... READ MORE
December 1, 2018 | Racine, Wis., December 1st, 2018 CASE Construction Equipment introduces the all-new C Series motor graders. Two new models deliver a wide offering of new weights, horsepower ratings and feature-driven grading solutions for municipalities, as well as small-to-mid-size site prep, road-maintenance and general construction businesses. These new motor grader models feature a variety of standard features ... READ MORE
November 29, 2018 | SWANApalooza is THE place to discuss, deliberate, and debate the latest challenges in the solid waste and recycling industry. During four exciting days, you can expect to catch up with your network of colleagues and make new lasting business connections to build your success. Join the Excitement Let’s keep the momentum going! Join the conversation ... READ MORE
November 28, 2018 | Recently I’ve been seeing more and more stories on the news and websites and social media about how the world is drowning in plastic. I’m glad this is on the radar of an increasing number of media outlets so that they can spread the word and educate people on the reality of recycling and how ... READ MORE
November 28, 2018 | More than 20 MTU Onsite Energy systems will provide backup power and enable uptime and connectivity in more than two dozen communities in Northern Canada Rolls-Royce is partnering with Northwestel, a Northern Canadian telecommunications company, to help provide reliable high-speed internet access to Nunavut, one of the most remote northern territories of the Canadian Arctic. ... READ MORE
November 28, 2018 | The US groundwater supply is smaller than originally thought, according to a new research study that includes a University of Arizona hydrologist. The study provides important insights into the depths of underground fresh and brackish water in some of the most prominent sedimentary basins across the U.S. The research by scientists from the University of ... READ MORE
November 28, 2018 | Just as archaeologists sift through dusty middens to discover the secrets of our human ancestors, today anthropologists are able to analyze greasy pipeline deposits beneath urban areas to uncover the truths of modern society. These oily deposits, also known as fatbergs, are composed of accumulated fats, oils, and greases (FOGs), and whatever else is flushed ... READ MORE
November 27, 2018 | K-Tec Earthmovers have released a new accessory for 500+HP Tractors to enhance earthmoving operations. The K-Tec Tricerabox is a 14’ wide box blade that is mounted to the 3-point hitch on the rear of a tractor. The three functions of the Tricerabox include the leveling blade pulling material forwards, ripper teeth sinking down into the ... READ MORE
November 27, 2018 | The White House Administration recently released part two of its US Climate Assessment in which it details how climate change is affecting our nation more than ever and warns of future catastrophes from coastal flooding to crop failures in the Midwest. Heavy equipment manufacturers have been in the struggle for some time, investing a great ... READ MORE
November 27, 2018 | A topic of conversation around our office—and very likely around yours—is the climate report released the day after Thanksgiving. At more than 1,600 pages, it’s the second volume of the National Climate Assessment, released by a team of 13 federal agencies; the first volume was released last year. The federal government is required to produce ... READ MORE
November 27, 2018 | A topic of conversation around our office—and very likely around yours—is the climate report released the day after Thanksgiving. At more than 1,600 pages, it’s the second volume of the National Climate Assessment, released by a team of 13 federal agencies; the first volume was released last year. The federal government is required to produce ... READ MORE
November 20, 2018 | If you’ve been thinking about submitting an idea for a presentation at StormCon, this is an excellent time to do it. The StormCon call for speakers ends on Wednesday, December 5. StormCon, now in its 18th year, is dedicated exclusively to stormwater and surface-water professionals: municipal stormwater and public works managers, industrial stormwater managers, engineering ... READ MORE
November 6, 2018 | A few weeks ago I mentioned the Watergoat, a low-tech and affordable device that various watershed groups and volunteers are deploying in the Southeastern US to capture trash in waterways. This week Brigette Burich, the events director here at Forester who runs, among other things, the Western Water Summit and the annual StormCon conference, pointed ... READ MORE
October 30, 2018 | On September 8, The Ocean Cleanup launched its first plastic-cleanup system from San Francisco, headed for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. (You can follow its progress here and find some background on the project here.) The technology looks promising, and we wish The Ocean Cleanup every success—but there’s more to be done, and now some ... READ MORE
October 23, 2018 | The upcoming November/December issue of Stormwater includes an article on how some stormwater programs are handling the problem of illicit discharges—ferreting out and stopping the release of things like motor oil, paint, concrete from construction sites, and so on into the storm sewer. The author asked several programs what their biggest problems are in terms ... READ MORE
October 16, 2018 | If you’ve been thinking about a sightseeing trip to the Mediterranean, you might want to go sooner rather than later, according to a recent study, which says that many of the cultural treasures along the coast will eventually be partly underwater or eroded away. The paper just published in the journal Nature Communications surveyed 49 ... READ MORE
October 2, 2018 | Last year, Water Efficiency’s editor, Laura Sanchez, wrote about water use and data centers. Each one consumes on average an Olympic-sized swimming pool’s worth of water every two days for cooling its equipment. She was talking specifically about the delicate balance for communities that want to attract tech companies but also want to protect their ... READ MORE
September 25, 2018 | Tolstoy famously wrote, “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Although he made no mention of it, the same principle might apply to flooded property. Every region has its own particular woes when the waters begin to rise. In the case of Hurricane Florence—not quite yet done with ... READ MORE
September 18, 2018 | Among the many surface water concerns that stormwater managers need to be aware of, particularly in coastal areas, is the health of fisheries. Temperature, water quality, debris, erosion, ocean acidification—all of these affect them, and all can be connected back, in some way, to stormwater management. One thing a bit outside our purview is the ... READ MORE
September 11, 2018 | Stormwater ponds in Ontario have some unexpected, and unwanted, guests: goldfish. Thousands and thousands of them. And they’re stirring up trouble—or at least sediment. The goldfish are a species of carp, native to Asia and considered invasive in North America. Unlike other species of Asian carp that threaten the Great Lakes, which originally escaped from ... READ MORE
