This month's edition of @esdnews Magazine features Neara's Chief Commercial Officer, Jack Curtis. In this issue, Jack discusses how the advancement of AI in Australia's energy sector has emerged as a transformative force. Make sure to grab a copy for the full article.

The government last week committed $22.7B to the Future Made in Australia policy, focusing on clean energy tech like solar panels and batteries. Jack Curtis questions if it's enough for a sustainable energy transition. Read his thoughts in @pvmagazineoz:

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Ahead of tomorrow's Budget, Neara's Chief Commercial Officer, Jack Curtis, joined @abcnews Radio to discuss whether Australia can compete in solar manufacturing. Listen to the interview here:

California ran on clean energy for 15+ hours a few weekends ago. As the state works together to make this possible by combining different energy sources, we’re excited to see the day when the state runs on clean energy for the entire weekend!.

The Maui fire showed us once again how important preparation for climate disasters is. By mapping different scenarios like wildfires and high wins, utilities can better plan and avoid similar devastation in the future.

Thanks to @ncedigital for hosting the #FloodResilienceConference in London last week. Our EU SVP & General Manager, Taco Engelaar, was fortunate enough to present on the topic of AI-Powered Digital Twin for Electric Utilities, focusing on resilience and grid hardening.

Neara's AU Chief Commercial Officer, Jack Curtis, will join a panel at this year’s Blackbird #Sunrise festival in Sydney tomorrow to discuss building faster, leaner, and smarter AI-powered startups. Find out more:

By 2049, climate change is projected to cost $38 trillion and could lead to an 11% reduction in median income. From environmental to financial impacts, the cost of climate change is not something we can afford.

A recent federal-state deal will power 1 million homes in NSW with renewables and boost electricity flow to South Australia and Western Australia. The Capacity Investment Scheme, unveiled last November, aims to replace costly coal-fired power plants.

There’s an impending gap in Texan energy infrastructure based on energy demand — leading to more strain on the power grid. Unlocking latent capacity within existing power lines to meet demand without reinventing the grid is key to reducing grid strain.

Our EU SVP & General Manager, Taco Engelaar, is speaking at the @ncedigital Flood Resilience Conference in London tomorrow. He'll dive into the topic of AI Powered Digital Twin for Electric Utilities, focusing on resilience and grid hardening:

Regulators are pushing complex power tariffs, risking rising costs to vulnerable households and deepening inequality. While regulators state these tariffs boost grid efficiency, they could sidetrack efforts to ensure affordability where it's crucial:

The US Department of the Interior announced a $79M investment in wildfire mitigation and recovery. This year, 1.7 million acres in the US have been burned, and we’re eager to see investments in technology for wildfire risk mitigation.

Temperatures continue to rise - March was the 10th consecutive month that broke records. With worsening storms and flooding, utilities need to make sure they are working to reduce the impacts of bad weather.

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The DOE’s $22M investment aims to help speed up the transition to clean energy by educating officials and legislators. Pairing education with using and updating existing infrastructure, will get the US closer to fully transitioning to clean energy.

The California Public Utilities Commission is proposing a $6 to $25 monthly fixed fee on residents utility bills. The commission hopes residents will see a 10% decrease in usage costs, easing the burden of increasing utility costs.

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Home insurance costs are skyrocketing in areas most impacted by climate change. We need to speed up the transition to clean energy sources and put policies in place to ensure climate change doesn’t force families out of their homes due to rate hikes.

Smoke from wildfires is projected to cause tens of thousands of deaths, and have significant impacts on climate change. Adding tech solutions, such as Neara’s AI, to identify and mitigate wildfire risks is one way to reduce this threat.