Big data—that is, a database that is too large to be managed through traditional data management applications—is growing rapidly. As new automated technologies develop, the amount of information available to utilities in particular is set to experience explosive growth. One key trend driving this growth for utilities is smart grids. The Growth of Grid Data […]
Californians love their cars and have a reputation for being environmentally conscious, so it is no surprise that the state leads the nation in green vehicle purchases. According to the Detroit News, roughly 50,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in the U.S. in 2012. California accounted for just under one-third of those sales. In 2013, […]