Top CEO’s of some of the largest companies are advocating for carbon-free power that is both reliable and affordable. From voicing their support of the Paris Climate Agreement to establishing mission-focused sources of funding, these business leaders are engaging in…
Read MoreWhy it makes sense to invest in bioenergy when gas prices are so low
Let’s face it – our trip to the gas pump the past few months has been much less painful than just a year ago. A mild start to winter, coupled with low crude oil prices and ample distillate stocks have…
Read MoreCavanaugh Comments included in Hearing Officer’s Report on NC Clean Power Plan Strategy
Earlier this month, I shared comments regarding the North Carolina’s strategy for addressing the requirements of the Clean Power Plan. In my comments, I recommend an improved strategy to manage the carbon emissions from the generation of electricity in our…
Read MoreREASONS WHY WATER UTILITIES RESIST LOOKING FOR NON‐REVENUE WATER
I am asked this question all the time: “Why aren’t more utilities doing this?” It usually comes from a water loss control team member of a utility that has just discovered how much money they can recover through good water…
Read MoreComments on NC’s Clean Power Plan Proposal
My comments provided to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality on North Carolina’s approach to the Clean Power Plan can be accessed here: NC 111d comments 1-15-16
Read MoreAvoiding Catastrophic Drought
I recently had an opportunity to review David Sedlak’s excellent Ted Talk on four key ways we can transition from an urban water crisis. In his talk, David shares with a live audience the four key areas of: Storm Water…
Read MoreNC: Improve Clean Power Plan Strategy with Biogenic Carbon Opportunities
Tuesday evening (January 5, 2016), I attended a public hearing on North Carolina’s strategy for compliance with the Clean Power Plan. The hearing was facilitated by NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC)…
Read MoreUnanimous Vote to Fund California Water Loss Control Collaborative
January 5, 2016 was a huge milestone date for Water Loss Control in North America as the California State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) unanimously voted to fund the California Water Loss Control Collaborative. The Collaborative will be orchestrated by…
Read MoreNorth American Water Loss 2015 – Summary Report
Atlanta, Georgia The inaugural North American Water Loss (NAWL) Conference was held on December 8th and 9th 2015. The verbal and written feedback on the conference affirms that the conference was a resounding success. 501 delegates from 15 countries and…
Read MoreBeneficial secondary impacts of Bioenergy Systems for Modern Agriculture
The direct impacts of farms of the future developing energy independence have been well discussed in our previous post, Farms of the Future. However, there are many, equally important, secondary impacts that will benefit our planet as our population continues…
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