# Industry Watercooler
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## [About the Industry Watercooler category](https://community.novapwr.com/t/about-the-industry-watercooler-category/14)
**Author:** [@jolson](https://community.novapwr.com/u/jolson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.novapwr.com/t/about-the-industry-watercooler-category/14 "2024-08-26T14:23:17Z")
Want to talk about Energy Management, ESG / Decarbonization, Industrial IoT, or anything else related to the NovaVue world? This is the place!
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## [Discover the "Top 10 Calculated Energy Values Every Enterprise Should Track"](https://community.novapwr.com/t/discover-the-top-10-calculated-energy-values-every-enterprise-should-track/56)
**Author:** [@jolson](https://community.novapwr.com/u/jolson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.novapwr.com/t/discover-the-top-10-calculated-energy-values-every-enterprise-should-track/56 "2025-10-09T17:09:59Z")
Check out one of our latest blogs:
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## [Solar exceeds 10% of U.S. electricity generation capacity](https://community.novapwr.com/t/solar-exceeds-10-of-u-s-electricity-generation-capacity/52)
**Author:** [@jolson](https://community.novapwr.com/u/jolson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.novapwr.com/t/solar-exceeds-10-of-u-s-electricity-generation-capacity/52 "2025-03-26T14:39:00Z")
I think this is a pretty big milestone for PV, but this news seems to be under the radar. Solar exceeds 10% of U.S. electricity generation capacity – pv magazine USA.
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## [Texas is really leading the way in renewables](https://community.novapwr.com/t/texas-is-really-leading-the-way-in-renewables/50)
**Author:** [@jolson](https://community.novapwr.com/u/jolson)\
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**Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.novapwr.com/t/texas-is-really-leading-the-way-in-renewables/50 "2025-02-21T14:54:38Z")
https://www.sacurrent.com/news/more-solar-and-battery-storage-were-added-to-texas-grid-than-any-other-power-source-last-year-36769947
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## [Booze and Batteries. Sounds like a fun podcast name](https://community.novapwr.com/t/booze-and-batteries-sounds-like-a-fun-podcast-name/43)
**Author:** [@bshim](https://community.novapwr.com/u/bshim)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.novapwr.com/t/booze-and-batteries-sounds-like-a-fun-podcast-name/43 "2024-11-05T16:38:15Z")
Saw this article, and thought it was interesting. Australians always have the most fun. https://eepower.com/tech-insights/boozey-battery-can-wine-solve-the-graphite-problem/
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## [Navigating Regulatory Changes in Energy Management](https://community.novapwr.com/t/navigating-regulatory-changes-in-energy-management/20)
**Author:** [@jolson](https://community.novapwr.com/u/jolson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.novapwr.com/t/navigating-regulatory-changes-in-energy-management/20 "2024-10-19T15:50:53Z")
Regulations around energy management and sustainability are constantly evolving. How is your organization adapting to the latest changes? Are there any new regulations or policies that you find particularly challenging o…
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## [News in alternative energy](https://community.novapwr.com/t/news-in-alternative-energy/40)
**Author:** [@jolson](https://community.novapwr.com/u/jolson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.novapwr.com/t/news-in-alternative-energy/40 "2024-10-19T14:43:40Z")
Saw this press release by GE Verona. This seems like it good be a game changer for large scale utility PV systems: -Thoughts?
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## [The Future of ESG and Decarbonization in Facilities Management](https://community.novapwr.com/t/the-future-of-esg-and-decarbonization-in-facilities-management/19)
**Author:** [@jolson](https://community.novapwr.com/u/jolson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 1:14am UTC](https://community.novapwr.com/t/the-future-of-esg-and-decarbonization-in-facilities-management/19 "2024-09-27T01:14:04Z")
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and decarbonization are becoming increasingly important for facility managers and organizations worldwide. What steps is your organization taking to reduce its carbon footprint and…
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## [Trends in Energy Management for 2024](https://community.novapwr.com/t/trends-in-energy-management-for-2024/18)
**Author:** [@jolson](https://community.novapwr.com/u/jolson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.novapwr.com/t/trends-in-energy-management-for-2024/18 "2024-09-04T17:25:18Z")
With 2024 well underway, let’s discuss the emerging trends in energy management that are shaping our industry. From innovative technologies to new regulatory requirements, what do you see as the most significant developm…