Turn to technology to keep the lights on in the face of disaster
Wednesday, Nov 7, 2018 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] In the wake of an active hurricane season and winter weather on the way, resiliency is the new energy buzzword. Last year, 71 power outages across Illinois affected approximately 186,588 people, according to the 2017 Eaton Blackout Tracker Report. Further, Illinois ranks 15th in the country for the most power outages. Residents and businesses demand the ability to withstand and recover quickly from power disruptions and are turning to technology for the solution. The utility is no longer the sole answer to keeping our lights on, we can use innovative technology to build sustainable and resilient power sources. Centrica Business Solutions, a sister company to Direct Energy, is actively working with businesses across the country to install technology to keep their business going through power outages. Learn more about their resiliency study and solutions here.
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