Stephanie Douglas, former senior FBI official, has been appointed president of the newly created national security practice at investigations and security consulting firm Guidepost Solutions.
Read More »Duncan Earl: DOE Makes Quantum Computing Push Through Grant to Qubitekk
Qubitekk, a San Diego-based startup company, has received a $3 million grant from the Energy Department to develop quantum encryption technology to secure the national power grid from hacking and other cyberattacks. The company said Aug. 26 that it will work with the Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest and Sandia national laboratories; …
Read More »Bechtel-Built Solar Power Plant Starts Commercial Operations; Donn Grimm Comments
A Bechtel-built solar photovoltaic facility in San Luis Obispo County, Calif., started commercial operations on Oct. 31. The NRG Yield– and NRG Energy-owned California Valley Solar Ranch is designed to generate electricity for up to 250 megawatts, Bechtel said Oct. 31. Donn Grimm, president of Bechtel’s communications, renewables and transmission …
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