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Eaton & ChargePoint Launch Breakthrough Ultrafast DC V2X Chargers and Power Infrastructure to Accelerate the Future of EV Charging

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Modular and DC Grid design can be deployed with 30% lower capex in a 30% smaller footprint while delivering up to a 30% reduction in ongoing operational costs, compared to other available solutions Joint solution debuts at the RE+ trade show September 9, where Eaton will demonstrate broad capabilities advancing … [continued]

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AI Could Snuff Out Wildfires One Power Line at a Time

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NREL’s Computing Capabilities Could Help Prevent Wildfires Caused by Fallen Power Lines Annually, tens of thousands of wildfires ravage the United States, posing significant threats to people, wildlife, and infrastructure. A percentage of those wildfires are caused by degraded or downed electrical equipment. But what if artificial intelligence (AI) could … [continued]

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Eaton Adds Solar Project in Wisconsin to Power Regional Manufacturing With Resilient, Sustainable & Affordable Energy

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4 MW installation will offset 30% carbon generation across five Eaton facilities and accelerate progress toward company’s sustainability goals. Intelligent power management company Eaton is adding a new clean energy project to drive carbon reduction at its operations in Wisconsin, advancing its commitment to achieve net zero operations by 2050. … [continued]

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How Michigan is trying to stop the box tree moth

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Michigan boxwood trees are in danger this season because of the invasive box tree moth, which can completely defoliate a plant in just a few weeks. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a quarantine for 13 districts in southeast Michigan to try to prevent the moths from spreading. To reduce the spread of the moths, people should dispose of the plants safely by double-bagging infested plants and bringing them to municipal waste sites.