Electric Grid

Burns & McDonnell Branches Out with New Consultancy Group

Pam Radtke Russell

October 30, 2019

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Burns & McDonnell has gained cradle-to-grave consultant experience by working with electric utilities.

Re-Powering the Power Industry: Sustainability Puts Grid on a New Path

Mario Azar

August 28, 2019

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As consumers demand constant cheap power, there will be more focus on distributed energy resources.

10-minutes with Fernando Garcia of HDR on the Future of Electric Vehicles

Pam Radtke Russell

April 25, 2019

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Engineering consulting firms can provide a "wealth of expertise" to help plan for electric vehicle infrastructure.

10-minutes with Electric Grid Visionary Doug Houseman

Pam Radtke Russell

February 28, 2019

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New grid modernization efforts are announced every week. What is the purpose of that work and how much work is out there for contractors and engineers?

Puerto Rico Utility Proposes Eight Minigrids to Run the Island

Pam Radtke Russell

February 13, 2019

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Puerto Rico’s electric grid would be divided into eight minigrids that could run independently of one another in the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster.

Opportunities and Challenges Ahead in Rebuilding Puerto Rico's Electric Grid

Stephen Spears

November 29, 2018

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The president of the Puerto Rico chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America talks about the challenges and opportunities ahead in rebuilding the island's electric grid.

Turning Buildings into Power Plants

Peter Maloney

June 20, 2018

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Groups of buildings with integrated battery storage provide cost savings and new construction opportunities

Bill Gates Makes Big Investments in Batteries

Peter Maloney

June 20, 2018

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Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), the $1-billion venture capital fund led by Bill Gates, has chosen energy storage for its first investment.

New England Faces Power Shortages Without Infrastructure Fix

Peter Maloney

January 31, 2018

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The cold weather that swept across the Eastern Seaboard in early January is heating up the debate over the need for a more robust infrastructure to deliver natural gas to New England.