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Hitachi Energy and Linxon support National Grid in achieving sustainability targets through pioneering 420 kV SF6-free gas-insulated switchgear technology Hitachi Energy and Linxon are collaborating to strengthen London Power Tunnels (LPT), a key power infrastructure project that will ensure reliable, clean electricity supply for England's capital city. To support National Grid in accelerating its net zero targets, Hitachi Energy will deliver EconiQ™ 420-kilovolt (kV) gas-insulated switch...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that two new 12.75-13.25 GHz (Low-Ku band) 70W (48.3dBm) gallium-nitride high-electron-mobility transistors (GaN HEMTs) will be added to the company's GaN HEMT lineup for satellite-communication (SATCOM) earth stations. data-transmission capacity The two GaN HEMT products, one for multi-carrier communications and the other for single-carrier communications, support increased data-transmission capacity and smaller earth stations ev...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that it will organize an exhibition under the theme ‘Smart Society’ at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, USA from January 5 to 8. The booth (#3841) will be located in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Diverse global challenges During the show, Mitsubishi Electric will present its future vision and efforts to provide advanced technologies and integrated solutions in five challenge areas: Carbon neutral, Circular economy,...

For 65 years and counting, Hill Electric has served the Upstate of South Carolina and beyond with trusted electrical contracting services. It believes in building long-lasting partnerships and upholding the highest standards of excellence in our field of service. Hill Electric Hill Electric's story of service began when we were founded in 1954 by Walter Hill. After years of working as an operator at the historic Portman Shoals Power Plant in Townville, SC, Hill decided to put his roots down in...

If users have a relationship with Hill Electric, they will almost certainly talk to or work with Mike, President, or Trey, Vice President. They are industrial estimators and often assist in the planning phase of projects as well. And, of course, they guide the vision and direction of an organization. Getting to know the other members of a partnership is important.  Mike Davis, President Mike is an SC Mechanical Contractor License Qualifier, and he’s been with Hill since 1994....

Chonda Nwamu, Senior Vice President, general counsel, and secretary at Ameren, has earned a spot as a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) Class of 2023. The ELC is the preeminent membership organization committed to increasing the number of Black executives in the C-suite, on corporate boards, and in global enterprises. Nwamu's ELC membership places her among some of the most accomplished Black professionals in the world. Since its founding in 1986, the ELC has grown to include mor...

DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, recently released its 2022 DNV Energy Blueprint: Sales Strategies report, which details survey results about key players in the US competitive energy sector, including energy suppliers, aggregators/brokers/consultants and end use customers. The survey queries energy brokers on their views about suppliers throughout the sales process and ranks them based several factors, including the ability to meet contract terms, speed of sales, prici...

Hitachi Energy, a global technology pioneer that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, recently announced it has won an order to supply its GrideMotion® Flash ultrafast charging system for the two busiest bus routes in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, central France. Grid-eMotion Flash was the first choice of the city’s public transportation operator, SMTC-AC, which requires a fast, efficient, reliable, and safe charging system that will help persuade motorists to leave their...

Electric Ireland announced that it is forgoing profit from its residential electricity business. A €50 credit will be applied to each existing Electric Ireland residential electricity customer and the Electric Ireland Hardship Fund will be increased by €2 million to €5 million. increased gas prices Pat Fenlon, Executive Director, of Electric Ireland said, “2022 has been a very challenging year for energy customers, primarily due to increases in international gas prices."...

While training meetings are a regular occurrence at Hill Electric, every year they host a training meeting specifically geared toward Arc Flash. As an Industrial Electrical Contractor, they take the safety of their employees and clients very seriously and prioritize proper training for the team members. Since the inception of NFPA 70E, they have informed and trained the employees on Arc Flash annually, only the employees they deem qualified attend the Arc Flash meeting. This year, 26 employees...

With a few days remaining on the holiday shopping calendar, Ameren Illinois and Google are joining forces with the Environmental Law and Policy Center to give Ameren Illinois heating customers the gift of energy savings. Customers can get a $0 Google Nest Thermostat, tax and shipping included, thanks to a special Cyber Monday promotion that runs through December 31.  smart thermostat Approximately half of a typical residential customer’s utility costs go toward heating and coolin...

Hill Electric's experience with installing original production equipment. When users set up a new piece of machinery, whether opening a new facility, expanding the current facility, or just replacing an outdated piece of equipment, users need confidence that their machines are correctly installed. With thorough and carefully planned installation services from Hill, users can know that their machinery will be ready on time. When the OEM technician begins start-up and commissioning, users can be...

When it comes to marketplace ethics, it appears no one can touch industrial electrical contractor Hill Electric. The Better Business Bureau of the Upstate, a private non-profit organization serving the 10-county Upstate area, honored Hill Electric with a 2019 Business of Integrity Award for Marketplace Ethics in the 50-199 employee category earlier this month. Value-Based Leadership Founded in 1954, Hill Electric was honored for several key reasons starting with Mike Davis, the company’...

Trey Thomas, President and Chief Operations Officer with Hill Electric, recently received the prestigious designation of Top 20 Under 40 from the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce.  Thomas has over a decade of experience with the Hill Electric team, starting as an Estimator and Project Manager and progressing through the company as a Vice President and as part of the leadership team. His vision and dedication have advanced Hill Electric to where it is, an industrial ele...

Electricians have been utilizing multimeters for nearly 100 years. Although the tool has advanced over the years and evolved into a digital tool, its purpose has remained the same. Digital multimeters are used for 3 main things: checking voltage, verifying ampere (current flow), and validating continuity. With safety as one of the core values at Hill Electric, this tool helps alert the industrial electricians of any warning signs and is used to reassure the electricians that everything is worki...

The modern workplace is rapidly evolving, requiring companies to find innovative ways of training students to become the next generation of employees.  Hill Electric’s philosophy of empowerment and accountability, paired with training and educational initiatives, ensures that its future employees are successful and meet the highest standards on every project.  Career and Technical Education As Hill Electric continues to be engaged with Career and Technical Education throughout...

One of the things Hill Electric are most proud of is its employees; they are the heart and soul of the organization and are grateful for their service. One employee that has been a longstanding steady hand is electrician Jimmy Yelder. Hired on May 15, Jimmy retired this month, ending a 34-year tenure with our team. Jimmy is from Saint Louis but moved to the Upstate on a recommendation from a friend after finishing a tour with the National Guard. He was attending Tri-County Tech for HVAC certifi...

Luminus and Current Chemicals, a division of Current, announced that the two parties have signed a KSF phosphor licensing agreement enabling worldwide use of TriGain® PFS (commonly known as KSF) phosphor in Luminus LED products. The agreement provides Luminus with a substantial advantage over competitors who use KSF from other suppliers, as TriGain® PFS provides best-in-class efficacy, lumen maintenance, moisture resistance, and stability over temperature and current.  TriGain®...

Two new ranges of cost-effective switching regulators are announced - the RPMGQ-20 and RPMGS-20 open-frame, through-hole, non-isolated DC/DC buck converters with 20A output rating. RPMGQ-20, RPMGS-20 The RPMGQ-20 is in an industry-standard quarter-brick format while the RPMGS-20 is in the emerging standard package size of 36.83 x 34.04 mm with a standard sixteenth brick pin-out. Both products have a maximum height of 15mm from their mounting surface. The parts operate from an 18V-75V input an...

The Republic of Cabo Verde has joined the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), becoming the 171st Member State of the organization. By Article 35 of the 1928 Paris Convention relating to International Exhibitions, the Government of the Republic of Cabo Verde submitted the instruments for accession to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 5 October 2022. 171st Member State France, as the depository for the Convention notified the Secretariat of the BIE that Cabo Verde has...

Hill Electric gets to do some pretty interesting work for its clients. It usually has its hands on some extremely technical projects. Hill Electric wants to go over four important industrial electrical terms in our industry that are part of its everyday vocabulary but likely are unfamiliar to the average person. Fiber Termination Proper fiber termination is essential when you’re installing fiber optic cables. Fiber is used in data networking to transmit large amounts of data over long d...

Emergency power systems play an integral role in complying with life safety requirements and sustaining critical systems such as data and communications networks within facilities. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Annual Electric Power Industry Report, electrical customers experienced over eight hours of power interruptions in 2020. On average, the duration of interruptions customers experienced annually from 2013 to 2020 was consistently two hours. As seasonal stor...

Hitachi Energy, a global technology pioneer that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, today announced that it has been selected by Hydro-Québec for its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology for the transmission of electricity, which will ensure the sustainability of the energy exchange between the Quebec network, in eastern Canada, and New York State in the northeastern United States. hydroelectricity producer Hydro-Québec, the largest hydroelectricity produc...

Edwards, part of the Atlas Copco Group, is opening the doors to two new manufacturing facilities in Arizona and Massachusetts to support the fast-growing North American semiconductor market. “We are increasing our presence in the US to be close to our customers, who are committing large investments in US semiconductor manufacturing,” said Geert Follens, Business Area President Vacuum Technique. “Agile operations, increased capacity, and local-for-local supply are essential to...

Schneider Electric joined private sector leaders and public officials at the White House Electrification Summit to discuss how electrification can help the United States meet its climate and equity goals. CTO of Schneider Electric North America Scott Harden released the following statement prior to his attendance, “The path to America’s clean energy future is through electrification. The Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure law are enabling game-changing investments...

When it comes to safety, there are a lot of tips out there designed to help keep people safe. At Hill Electric, when they go into any new situation, they have a system of checkpoints to ensure that they are continuously focused on safety for all not just themselves. When it comes to the home, safety can sometimes take a backseat for household projects, something that can have significant ramifications if something goes wrong. Hill Electric combined its top safety tips from the everyda...

DENSO Corporation announced it has been selected as an "A-List" company in the assessment of environmental initiatives conducted by the international nonprofit CDP for its excellent efforts in the areas of climate change and water security, as well as information disclosure. This is the first time DENSO has been selected for the "A-List" in the area of "Climate Change" and the second consecutive time in the area of "Water Security." sustainability management In its long-term policy for 2030,...

Ameren Missouri announced a new energy assistance pilot program, New Start Energy Relief, to help unhoused electric customers return to permanent housing. Through this program, the company plans to provide $500,000 annually to customers in need, for a total of $1.5 million over the next three years. The New Start Energy Relief program will provide up to $1,000 for eligible Ameren Missouri customers who are unhoused or have spent time in a homeless shelter in the past year, to re-establish servi...

At Hill Electric Company, Inc., they believe in the Power of Partnerships. In fact, they are a company built on a legacy of community and purpose-driven partnerships. Thanks to the partnership with Blanchard Machinery, they are able to continue delivering excellent service, high-quality technology, and vast opportunities for new and existing clients. Electric Power solutions They understand the importance of generators, switchgear, and auxiliary engines in the industry Blanchard Machinery ha...

With any company comes the opportunity for growth, and sometimes that growth brings with it the need to expand operations quickly. This is especially true for manufacturers and large industries, where expansions must happen alongside daily operations seamlessly and in those cases, it’s important that a company has the right people on the team to get the job done quickly and efficiently. But when might your growth require the services of an industrial electrical contractor...