Utilities

To streamline voter registration, the Government of India has set a deadline to link an Aadhaar card with a Voter ID card by March 31st. The process will help the government curb the menace of multiple enrolments of the same person in different places. Having said that, it is not mandatory to link your Aadhaar card with a Voter ID card yet. It’s voluntary so far.On that note, here’s a quick guide that will help your Voter ID card with your Aadhaar card online using the NVSP portal, SMS, calling the toll-free number, and…

PAN aka Permanent Account Number is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric marker that identifies you as a taxpayer in the country. It is a must for all, including individuals, companies, and non-resident Indians (NRIs). Now, if you’re wondering how to apply for PAN card online, follow this guide. It’ll be quite simple and including a nominal processing fee. The guide also includes steps for how to check PAN Card status online and how to download e-PAN card on your device.How to apply for a PAN Card online via NSDL or UTIITSL…

There could be multiple reasons for poor battery backup on your laptop. One of them could be battery degradation. Fortunately, this issue can be identified by the battery’s health, which is a crucial attribute to look at when going for a second-hand or used laptop. Checking your laptop battery also helps you identify the wear and tear of the battery and accordingly gives an idea of how capable the battery will be in the long run.On that note, here’s a quick step-by-step guide on how to check your Windows laptop or…

Five years and 2,500 miles apart, fires devastated thriving communities — and major U.S. utility companies stood at the center of the infernos.It's a story increasingly familiar in the energy industry: Some utility companies don't properly assess the risks wildfires pose to their operations. A failure to mitigate these risks can have disastrous consequences for both fire victims and utility investors.Through interviews with experts and a review of public records, CNBC found evidence of safety shortcomings in the utility…

U.S. utilities are leading the transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2060, surpassing state policies. A CU Boulder study finds that technological advancements and cost reductions are driving this trend, with utilities on track to achieve or exceed state goals. The industry’s efforts encompass all states, irrespective of their renewable policies or political orientation, but still lag behind the Biden Administration’s 2035 target.Utilities in the United States have committed to switching entirely to renewable…

Jan. 13, 2024 10:00 am ETA wind and power transmission project, called the largest of its kind in the country, has raised $11 billion in financing, kicking off a year when many utilities are expected to step up much-needed spending on the power grid.Pattern Energy Grouphas started construction on its SunZia project, a wind farm in central New Mexico, where more than 900 wind turbines will generate over 3,000 megawatts of clean energy. A 550-mile transmission line will bring the power to some three million people in…

After decades of trying, consumer electronics companies are rolling out a solar technology that mimics photosynthesis in plants. It lets devices charge indoors and, in some cases, can eliminate batteries entirely.This new light-harvesting tech is fundamentally different from the crystalline silicon-based panels on rooftops and in solar farms, and also from the amorphous silicon cells on the kind of solar-powered calculators that were once ubiquitous. This new tech is based on principles first explored by chemists in the…

Jan. 10, 2024 11:00 pm ETTOKYO—China’s near-monopoly on the solar-energy market has prompted the U.S. and allies to step up the search for workarounds. Engineers believe they have found one in a type of solar cell that looks and feels like camera film.Japan is pushing the technology with subsidies and other support, a sign of how renewable energy, alongside other high-tech fields such as semiconductors, has become a geopolitical football.Copyright ©2024Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.…

Providers of critical infrastructure in the United States are doing a sloppy job of defending against cyber intrusions, the National Security Council tells Fast Company, pointing to recent Iran-linked attacks on U.S. water utilities that exploited basic security lapses.The security council tells Fast Company it’s also aware of recent intrusions by hackers linked to China’s military at American infrastructure entities that include water and energy utilities in multiple states. Neither the Iran-linked or China-linked…

Dec. 12, 2023 10:00 am ETMicrosoft is betting nuclear power can help sate its massive electricity needs as it ventures further into artificial intelligence and supercomputing.The technology industry’s thirst for power is enormous. A single new data center can use as much electricity as hundreds of thousands of homes. Artificial intelligence requires even more computing power.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 Dec. 12, 2023 10:00 am ETMicrosoftis betting…