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B.C. premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concerns
The premier said BC Hydro as a public utility gives the province a "huge advantage" because of its low energy costs and clean output.
#Tech #AIDataCentre #ArtificialIntelligence
https://globalnews.ca/news/11846470/b-c-premier-tells-crowd-about-ai-optimism-despite-energy-safety-concerns/

Unofficial PetaPixel Bot Mar 30

Photography Fellowship Pays $30,000 for 3 Months of Documentary Work https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/photography-fellowship-pays-30000-for-3-months-of-documentary-work/ #documentaryphotography #photoassignment #publicutility #assignment #fellowship #powerlines #Culture #News

Photography Fellowship Pays $30,000 for 3 Months of Documentary Work

PowerLines is seeking a documentary photographer for a three-month assignment dedicated to humanizing the impact of rising utility bills.

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Global News Mar 30

NB Power should operate independently without political interference, review says
A new independent report is recommending New Brunswick overhaul its debt-saddled public utility to focus on efficiency.
#Canada #NBPower
https://globalnews.ca/news/11751700/nb-power-report-released/

Global News New Brunswick Mar 30

CBC Nova Scotia Mar 13

Premier Houston not interested in Nova Scotia Power buyback
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he's not entertaining the idea of buying Nova Scotia Power to make it a public utility again after more than three decades in the hands of private operators.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/houston-not-interested-nova-scotia-power-buyback-9.7127765?cmp=rss

Blast From the Ads!Mar 5

1918 Public Utility Innovation: Era-Defining Ad Art

This ingenious external meter box eliminated the need for home entry, saving time and hassle for both the meter reader and the 'busy housewife'. A true marvel of early 20th-century convenience! 🏠

#blastfromtheads #1918 #1910s #externalmeter #meterreading #utilityinnovation #homeconvenience #vintageadvertising #historicaltech #edwardianlife #homehistory #timesaver #oldnewspaper #retroinnovation #early20thcentury #publicutility

Follow GOLF Feb 14

https://www.fogolf.com/1166196/grant-pud-to-weigh-future-of-crescent-bar-golf-course-soon-columbia-basin/ Grant PUD To Weigh Future of Crescent Bar Golf Course Soon | Columbia Basin #Commissioners #CrescentBar #Golf #GolfCourse #GolfNews #GrantCounty #GrantPud #PublicUtility #Quincy #workshop

The-14 Dec 1

Could a national, public ‘CanGPT’ be Canada’s answer to ChatGPT?
#Canada #Tech #AI #CanGPT #ChatGPT #Policy #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalSovereignty #PublicServiceAI #CBC #Technology #PublicUtility #The14 #The14News
https://the-14.com/could-a-national-public-cangpt-be-canadas-answer-to-chatgpt/

Could a national, public ‘CanGPT’ be Canada’s answer to ChatGPT? | The-14

A look at whether Canada should build a public-service AI like CanGPT, exploring digital sovereignty, public data, and a democratic approach to AI development.

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Fedizen ⁂ Fediverse News Apr 24, 2025

»#Mastodon is no longer just a destination. It’s a #foundation: a #publicutility for self-governed, interest-driven #communities across the world. Some might be tiny and personal; others might grow large and influential.« https://werd.io/2025/if-i-ran-mastodon?Fedizen.EU #Fedizen #Fediverse #ActivityPub #News

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Pablonius Monk 🇺🇦Nov 3, 2024

Power companies win challenge over Texas transmission line law

Companies outside of Texas that don't have transmission lines in Texas can now do business in Texas, per a federal judge's ruling.

According to the suit, "NextEra alleged that SB 1938 was unconstitutional under the Commerce Clause because it discriminates against interstate commerce on its face, in effect, and in purpose."

@Chron

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/power-lawsuit-transmission-lines-ercot-19880420.php

#Texas #Power #PublicUtility #Electricity #InterstateCommerce