Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having a moment—actually, it’s having the moment. Like a wildfire spreading across a dry prairie, its influence is touching every industry and reshaping the way we work, live, and consume energy. From virtual assistants like ChatGPT to image creators like DALL-E, AI is revolutionizing our digital lives and moving us toward a future that looks more like those imagined by some of the best directors and science fiction writers of the 20th century. But what about its impact on the systems that power our homes and businesses? Let’s explore how AI is reshaping the US electrical grid and the challenges it brings to the table. Click to read more.
Did you know that federal grants are available to farms and rural small businesses for installation of energy efficient equipment and renewable energy systems? Did you also know that these grants can be combined with state and utility program incentives to make a project increasingly cost effective? The federal farm and rural small business programs fund projects that use both utility-provided energy sources such as electricity and natural gas, as well as non-utility energy sources such as liquid propane (LP), wood, and diesel fuel. There are two primary programs available to farms: Natural Resources Conservation (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Click to read more.