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NineDot Energy Selects Stem’s Athena AI Platform for New York City Site

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Technology, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Other Energy, Utilities, Other Technology, Communications, Software, Alternative Energy, Energy, Batteries, Generator, Carlyle, Athena, NYSE, Kilowatt-hour, Renewable energy, Stem

The site is owned and operated by NineDot Energy®, a leading developer of community-scale clean energy projects backed by global investment firm Carlyle.

Key Points: 
  • The site is owned and operated by NineDot Energy®, a leading developer of community-scale clean energy projects backed by global investment firm Carlyle.
  • NineDot’s first Bronx site features a 3 megawatt (MW)/12 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system, a solar canopy, and infrastructure ready for bi-directional electric vehicle chargers.
  • Stem’s AI-driven Athena ® platform is co-optimizing multiple value streams, including New York’s Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) program incentives.
  • For NineDot Energy, this Bronx site is a model for developing future urban clean energy projects and supports the company’s goal of strengthening the local power grid and providing stable, reliable, and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York City households and businesses.

Strategen Consulting Announces Matthew McDonnell and Edward Burgess as New Partners

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Partner, Policy, National Integration Council, Feed the Future Initiative, Public utilities commission, Arizona Corporation Commission, Distributed generation, DER, Environmental Defense Fund, Utility, Princeton University, Growth, Consultant, Michigan State University, Sim Van der Ryn, University, Generator, Schlegel, Hawai, Navigant Consulting, McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, Chemistry, Nursing, Renewable energy, Arizona State University

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategen Consulting, Inc. has named Matthew McDonnell and Edward Burgess as new firm partners.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategen Consulting, Inc. has named Matthew McDonnell and Edward Burgess as new firm partners.
  • We are truly blessed to have them as our newest Partners," Janice Lin, Strategen Founder and Chief Executive Officer, said.
  • Matt has been named Partner and Executive Vice President, Head of Consulting Services.
  • At Arizona State, he also helped to launch the university's Energy Policy Innovation Council and Utility of the Future Initiative.

Ada to Host Annual Interact Conference on Navigating AI-First Customer Service

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ada, the world's leading AI-native customer service automation platform, announced that its 2nd annual Interact Conference will take place in San Francisco on November 14-15, 2023. The event will feature keynotes on the future of AI‑first customer service, hands-on workshops with the latest in AI-powered CX technology, and exclusive networking events with leaders innovating in the CX space. The speaker lineup to date includes executives from Mailchimp, OpenAI, Square, Yeti and much more.

Key Points: 
  • The event will feature keynotes on the future of AI‑first customer service, hands-on workshops with the latest in AI-powered CX technology, and exclusive networking events with leaders innovating in the CX space.
  • The speaker lineup to date includes executives from Mailchimp, OpenAI, Square, Yeti and much more.
  • "Ada Interact will provide the clearest window into the state of generative AI in customer service.
  • After last year's Interact conference in Chicago, Randy Berridge, Head of Community Operations at Dott said, "Ada Interact is the best conference that I've been to so far in this space.

Global Smart Grid Market Soars to $149.2 Billion by 2028, Fueled by Rising Energy Demand and Urbanization

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Cloud, Generator, Communication, Urbanization, City, Electricity, Renewable energy, Growth

The global smart grid market, which reached US$ 53.2 billion in 2022, is set for substantial growth in the coming years.

Key Points: 
  • The global smart grid market, which reached US$ 53.2 billion in 2022, is set for substantial growth in the coming years.
  • Rising Energy Demand and Urbanization: The increasing global energy demand, coupled with rapid urbanization and the digitalization trend, is a primary driver of market growth.
  • Proliferation of Distributed Energy Sources: The growth of distributed energy sources such as photovoltaic, geothermal, and hydroelectric power favors the market.
  • The global smart grid market is segmented based on components, end-users, and regions:

NineDot Energy Welcomes Starbucks as a Battery Energy Storage Anchor Subscriber

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Environment, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Technology, Construction & Property, Environmental Issues, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Batteries, Generator, Multimedia, Climate change, Retirement, SBUX, New York Public Service Commission, CIT, Value, Garden, Fire department, Safety, Carbon, FDNY, Global warming potential, SMBC, New York City Fire Department, DOB, CG, Electric battery, Renewable energy, Starbucks

(Photo: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are thrilled to have Starbucks as an anchor subscriber,” said David Arfin, NineDot Energy CEO and co-founder.
  • “We know that fighting climate change requires collaboration between energy providers like NineDot and energy consumers like Starbucks, who have been focused, vocal and active in pursuing their sustainability goals.
  • NineDot has a strong pipeline of battery energy storage projects that can support Starbucks throughout the New York City area.”
    “As part of our promise to give more than we take from the planet, Starbucks is proud to be a subscriber with NineDot Energy to help move New York’s clean energy transition forward.
  • NineDot energy storage sites operate under the Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) Value Stack program.

Readying the Northeastern U.S. for Electric Trucks: National Grid to Build DOE Funded Roadmap

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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WALTHAM, Mass. and BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --National Grid today is announcing the kickoff of a landmark study to support the electrification of commercial fleets, mapping out truck charging needs across nearly 3,000 miles of major highways in the U.S. Northeast. Funded by a $1.2 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the two-year effort to build a Northeast Freight Corridors Charging Plan will focus on highways with heavy trucking traffic, including I-95 and I-90, and areas with commercial activity, like the Port of New York and New Jersey.

Key Points: 
  • The study led by National Grid will develop 20-year demand forecasts for more than 100 sites across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and all New England states.
  • "Readying our grid infrastructure for electric trucks will require careful planning and close collaboration across state lines," said Bart Franey, Vice President of Clean Energy Development in New York, National Grid.
  • "This DOE grant award brings the right stakeholders into the same room to chart a clear course for electric truck charging across the Northeast.
  • National Grid will also closely coordinate with CALSTART, the recipient of a similar DOE grant, to map out truck charging needs south of National Grid's study area.

Freehand New York's Broken Shaker Partners With Street Soccer USA for an Unforgettable Day of Soccer, Charity, and Cocktails in Times Square

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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On October 7th, from 3-11PM guests can join the Broken Shaker VIP tent in the heart of Times Square for a front row seat to the Times Square Street Soccer Cup.

Key Points: 
  • On October 7th, from 3-11PM guests can join the Broken Shaker VIP tent in the heart of Times Square for a front row seat to the Times Square Street Soccer Cup.
  • The Times Square Street Soccer USA cup will take place in Father Duffy Square.
  • The one-day street soccer tournament will transform Times Square into a 5v5 street soccer match.
  • The tournament will vary from Street Soccer USA teams and games with players from Borussia Dortmund "Legends" and corporate sponsors.

New MIPI® C-PHY and D-PHY Analyzer and Generator Accelerates High-Performance Display and Imaging Sensor Testing

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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ELGIN, Ill., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teledyne LeCroy, the worldwide leader in protocol test solutions, today announced the availability of Envision X14 Analyzer and Generator for MIPI C-PHY/D-PHY and CSI/DSI, a comprehensive test solution designed to aid developers incorporating MIPI Camera Serial Interface 2 (CSI-2) and Display Serial Interface 2 (DSI-2) designs at either C-PHY rates up to 6.0Gb/s or D-PHY at rates up to 9.0Gb/s.

Key Points: 
  • The Envision X14 Protocol Analyzer and Generator offers a flexible test solution that accelerates the development and troubleshooting of complex MIPI imaging and detection systems.
  • The Envision X14 system is combined with powerful and intuitive software that acts as a device emulator or as a passive monitor.
  • The signal generator emulates signals transmitted to an application processor for CSISM or a display module for DSI®, and the passive monitor captures the full MIPI traffic through soldered down probes.
  • For more information on the Envision X14 Analyzer/Generator please contact Teledyne LeCroy at +1 (800) 909-7211 or visit our website .

Americans May Forgo Dental Treatments Due to Cost, Risking Overall Health, New Synchrony Research Reveals

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Insurance, Generation Z, Silent Generation, Dental care, Senior, Gen, Dental implant, Overalls, Health savings account, Research, Millennials, Generator, Dentist, Market research, Patient, Data, Generation X, DDS, Associate, FSA, Synchrony Financial, Ageing, Health, HSA, Dentistry, Health insurance, Synchrony, Dental

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Costs are a major factor impacting American's dental care, according to new study results from Synchrony, a leading consumer financial services company, conducted on behalf of the company's leading dental financial solution, CareCredit. Synchrony's Lifetime of Dental Care Costs study interviewed more than 1,000 insured and uninsured Americans between the ages of 20 and 79 about annual out-of-pocket dental costs and the financial, emotional, and psychological effects surrounding those costs.

Key Points: 
  • "People should be able to access their routine dental care when they need and want it."
  • The report found that more than half (58%) of consumers expressed that dental care is not affordable, and for those living without dental insurance, that number rose to 75%.
  • Additional care, like dental implants, orthodontia or more complex needs, could costs tens of thousands of dollars per procedure.
  • The "Lifetime of Dental Care Costs" study was performed by ASQ360 Market Research and Stephens & Associates on behalf of Synchrony.

STUDY: 37% Intimidated, 39% Frustrated with Online Security Highlighting Digital Anxiety

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Generali, Learning, Multi-factor authentication, MFA, NCA, Silent Generation, Education, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Software, Perception, Research, Attention, Generation Z, Generator, Public sector, Name, Frustration, Pet, Knowledge, Cybercrime, Computer security, Arms industry, Medical device, Online shopping, Risk management, Millennials

Notably, a majority (70%) of those who have heard of the security measure know how to use MFA and regularly incorporate it into their online security measures, underscoring their growing dedication to safeguarding their digital accounts.

Key Points: 
  • Notably, a majority (70%) of those who have heard of the security measure know how to use MFA and regularly incorporate it into their online security measures, underscoring their growing dedication to safeguarding their digital accounts.
  • Moreover, the adoption of password managers has made significant headway, with 38% of Americans utilizing these tools to bolster password security.
  • Bridging these gaps is critical to empowering users and encouraging the widespread adoption of effective cybersecurity practices, ultimately fortifying the digital security landscape.
  • At the same time, these digital natives are twice as likely to disagree with the idea that security is worth the effort.