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Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League: Rising death rates in Burke County, GA after startup of the Alvin Vogtle Nuclear Plant

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Void coefficient, Social justice, RPHP, Mortality, Cancer, Death, Southern Company, Justice, Georgia Power, Radiation, Uranium mining

WAYNESBORO, Ga., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today an expert study of local death rates and cancer was released to the public at a meeting in Waynesboro, Georgia, the site of four nuclear power stations operated by Southern Company and Georgia Power. 

Key Points: 
  • The study revealed that the death rate in Burke County, GA, which was 19% above the U.S. death rate before Vogtle 1 and 2 nuclear reactors began operation in the late 1980s, has since increased to 35% above the U.S. death rate.
  • Death rates increased for both Black and Caucasian residents of Burke County and were largest for young and old residents.
  • "Since the late 1980s, dramatic increases have occurred in Burke County death rates," said Joseph Mangano MPH MBA.
  • The creation of RPHP's report was funded by a grant to Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League (BREDL) from Center for Health, Environment, and Justice (CHEJ).

McCrary Institute at Auburn University announces new podcast - part of new strategy for research institute

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security at Auburn University announced the rollout of a new podcast, part of the institute's new strategic plan to make the research institute a destination for all things related to cybersecurity.

Key Points: 
  • AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security at Auburn University announced the rollout of a new podcast, part of the institute's new strategic plan to make the research institute a destination for all things related to cybersecurity.
  • "The success we've already had with our podcast is humbling," said Frank Cilluffo, director of the McCrary Institute.
  • "It is something where anybody can tune in and hopefully learn a thing or two on cyber."
  • In addition to university support, the institute has enlisted a consulting firm, Matrix LLC, to support the institute as it grows.

Parks Associates Co-Locates 15th Annual Smart Energy Summit at DISTRIBUTECH To Address Role Of Connected Home And Utility Partnerships For Future Of Energy Management

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates will host its 15th annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer at DISTRIBUTECH, on February 27-28 at the Orange County Convention Center, Room W311GH in Orlando, FL, featuring new consumer research and insights from industry leaders. The firm's current research shows 52% of US internet households say they actively work to reduce energy consumption at home, up from 44% in 2021. In addition, another 36% want to consume less energy but lack the time or knowledge.

Key Points: 
  • At Smart Energy Summit, interactive panels and keynote sessions address strategies for utilities, service providers, retailers, software providers, and manufacturers to expand and monetize energy management and other energy-focused offerings.
  • Evolving Business Models for Smart Home and Energy, February 27, 1:00 PM, provides insights into new revenue streams, partnerships, and new approaches to delivering smart home and smart energy services.
  • Advancements in Smart Energy Devices: Pioneering a Greener Home, February 28, 10:15 AM, focuses on how smart energy devices empower homeowners to make informed decisions, reduce energy waste, and contribute to a greener future.
  • To register for Smart Energy Summit, visit the event website or apply for a Press Pass here .

Parks Associates: 24% of Households Report They Are Not Currently Enrolled in an Energy Program Such as Demand Response or Time-of-Use

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Kyōto Station, EVS, SmartThings, Internet, Research, Southern Company, Orange County Convention Center, Universal Electronics, California Public Utilities Commission, Public utilities commission, Business development, Enel, Consumer, Convergence, Woman, Standard Industries, Renewable energy

DALLAS, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates will highlight new research at the 15th annual Smart Energy Summit, co-located with DISTRIBUTECH, February 27-28, Orlando, Florida, revealing 24% of US internet households are not currently enrolled in a utility energy program. The research firm's latest consumer study finds that 41% are currently enrolled in an energy program, such as demand response (DR) or time-of-use, while 35% were once enrolled but not anymore. Current adoption of smart thermostats is 17%.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates will highlight new research at the 15th annual Smart Energy Summit , co-located with DISTRIBUTECH, February 27-28, Orlando, Florida, revealing 24% of US internet households are not currently enrolled in a utility energy program.
  • The research firm's latest consumer study finds that 41% are currently enrolled in an energy program, such as demand response (DR) or time-of-use, while 35% were once enrolled but not anymore.
  • "Our research shows consumers are interested in ways to save energy and money, so program participation could be higher, with the right approach.
  • At Smart Energy Summit, we will analyze strategies most likely to expand consumer awareness and adoption."

Leading Trade Conference to Bring Industry Influencers and Experts Together in Orlando

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Themed "Shape Your Future," the 2024 North American Iron Workers/IMPACT Conference aims to strengthen relationships between ironworkers, contractors and their customers.

Key Points: 
  • Themed "Shape Your Future," the 2024 North American Iron Workers/IMPACT Conference aims to strengthen relationships between ironworkers, contractors and their customers.
  • Attendees will have a unique opportunity to hone business acumen, learn best practices from industry experts, garner tips to foster business growth and network – all under one roof.
  • This year's conference will cover a wide range of industry topics such as offshore wind, clean energy, cyber security, the metal building market, the rebar industry, artificial intelligence, the U.S. auto industry and more.
  • A panel of auto industry experts, Walbridge’s CEO Mike Haller, Anthony Monte of General Motors and Gary Polakowski of the Ford Motor Company, will explore the fascinating evolution of the auto industry.

Global Private 5G/4G Cellular Networks for Utilities Industry Report 2023-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 15, 2024
Networks, 5G, Energy, Technology, Utilities, PGE, Farm, Network, SGCC, Public utility, Lower Colorado River Authority, Southern Company, CSG, Hertz, Wind, China Southern Power Grid, Power, Electricity, 3GPP, CPFL Energia, Power plant engineering, Ni Putes Ni Soumises, Aircraft, ESB Group, Enel, Korea Electric Power Corporation, Investment, SCE, LCRA, Kansai Electric Power Company, MVNO, EDF, LTE, Automation, SDG, Xcel Energy, Mobile phone

The "Private 5G/4G Cellular Networks for Utilities: 2023-2030" report from SNS Telecom & IT has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Private 5G/4G Cellular Networks for Utilities: 2023-2030" report from SNS Telecom & IT has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Private 5G/4G cellular networks - also referred to as NPNs (Non-Public Networks) in 3GPP terminology - are rapidly gaining popularity across a diverse range of vertical industries.
  • The utilities sector is no exception to this trend and will see global spending on dedicated cellular networks grow at a CAGR of 15% over the next three years.
  • French multinational electric utility group EDF is deploying private mobile networks to bring secure cellular connectivity to its nuclear power plants.

Global Private 5G/4G Cellular Networks for Utilities Industry Report 2023-2030: Smart Grid Communications Drive Adoption of Private Cellular Networks

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Monday, January 15, 2024
PGE, Farm, Network, SGCC, Public utility, Lower Colorado River Authority, Southern Company, CSG, Hertz, Wind, China Southern Power Grid, Power, Electricity, 3GPP, CPFL Energia, Power plant engineering, Ni Putes Ni Soumises, Aircraft, ESB Group, Enel, Korea Electric Power Corporation, Investment, SCE, LCRA, Kansai Electric Power Company, MVNO, EDF, LTE, Automation, SDG, Xcel Energy, Mobile phone

DUBLIN, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Private 5G/4G Cellular Networks for Utilities: 2023-2030" report from SNS Telecom & IT has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Private 5G/4G Cellular Networks for Utilities: 2023-2030" report from SNS Telecom & IT has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Private 5G/4G cellular networks - also referred to as NPNs (Non-Public Networks) in 3GPP terminology - are rapidly gaining popularity across a diverse range of vertical industries.
  • The utilities sector is no exception to this trend and will see global spending on dedicated cellular networks grow at a CAGR of 15% over the next three years.
  • CSG (China Southern Power Grid) relies on both LTE-based private cellular systems and end-to-end 5G network slicing over commercial mobile operator networks to fulfill the wireless communications needs of its smart electric power grid.

Sallie Mae Appoints New Members to Its Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Professional Services, Education, Other Professional Services, Finance, Personal Finance, University, Aflac, Carnegie Mellon University, Engineering, Nike, Risk management, Sallie Mae, College, Fisk University, Marketing, Boston University, Jordan Brand Classic, Australian Road Research Board, SLM, MBA, McKinsey & Company, Southern Company, Digital transformation, Growth, The Coca-Cola Company, Information technology, Biology, Partnership, Management, Indiana University

Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today announced the appointments of Dr. Janaki Akella, Christopher T. Leech, and Shannon Watkins to its board of directors, effective Jan. 2, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today announced the appointments of Dr. Janaki Akella, Christopher T. Leech, and Shannon Watkins to its board of directors, effective Jan. 2, 2024.
  • Dr. Akella also currently serves on the board of directors of Southern Company.
  • Akella, Mr. Leech, and Mrs. Watkins are each phenomenal leaders who will broaden the expertise, skills, and diversity of our Board,” said Carter Franke, Chair of the Board of Directors, Sallie Mae.
  • Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

Mirion Technologies Signs Agreement with TerraPower for Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Research, General Health, Other Energy, Nuclear, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Environment, Science, Green Technology, Climate Change, Health, Other Science, TerraPower, NYSE, Climate change, Radiation, Senior, MCFR, MIR, Partnership, Idaho National Laboratory, Growth, Uranium mining, Southern Company

Mirion Technologies (NYSE: MIR), a leading provider of advanced radiation safety solutions, today announced an agreement with nuclear innovation company TerraPower to design and fabricate key components of their Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE), the world’s first critical fast-spectrum salt reactor.

Key Points: 
  • Mirion Technologies (NYSE: MIR), a leading provider of advanced radiation safety solutions, today announced an agreement with nuclear innovation company TerraPower to design and fabricate key components of their Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE), the world’s first critical fast-spectrum salt reactor.
  • This collaboration reinforces TerraPower and Mirion’s commitment to fostering sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions that address climate change and support a net-zero future.
  • The MCRE will inform the design, licensing and operation of TerraPower’s Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) – an innovative reactor technology that could provide low-cost, clean energy at scale.
  • “Throughout the process of bringing the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor to market, we have found that working with a diverse supply chain strengthens our ability to deliver a cutting-edge technology,” said Jeff Latkowski, Senior Vice President for the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor.

100 years and counting: Engineering alumnae embrace legacy of Auburn University's female trailblazers

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Northrop Grumman, Woman, STEM, Engineering, Organization, Society of Women Engineers, Grumman, History, Student, Multimedia, Alabama Power, Male, Alumni, ICAN, Auburn University, United States Navy Reserve, Friends, Electricity, Computer, Dactylis Glomerata, Westinghouse, Society, Female, General Electric, Human, Nursing, Management, Interior design, Southern Company, Auburn

Today, 100 years later, Auburn Engineering alumnae are still making waves across the state of Alabama.

Key Points: 
  • Today, 100 years later, Auburn Engineering alumnae are still making waves across the state of Alabama.
  • Whitson graduated with high honors in electrical engineering and worked at Alabama Power, though she also received offers from General Electric and Westinghouse.
  • "In those 100 years, there were so many challenges they had to overcome.
  • She serves on the Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisory Council, on the Alumni Engineering Council and is a member of Auburn Engineering's 100+ Women Strong program.