Charles Piercey

🌎💧 Looking Back to Move Forward: A Groundbreaking Study with Lasting Impact 💧🌎 In 2011, Locus Technologies partnered with the Silicon Valley Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) to conduct a landmark multi-phase study on the effects of recycled water irrigation on groundwater quality. The insights gained shaped best practices for sustainable water reuse and groundwater protection, challenges that remain just as urgent for water utilities today. What’s changed? Today, the tools have evolved. Many of the complex evaluations we performed back then—modeling, monitoring, data analysis—can now be streamlined and automated through Locus’ award-winning cloud software. Our Locus Water Suite is growing and more integrated than ever. From Backflow Inspection, Monthly Operating Reports (MOR), and Industrial Pretreatment (IPP) to Lead and Copper Compliance, these are just a few of the fully integrated apps in a robust family designed specifically for water utilities. Let’s build on the past to shape a more sustainable, data-driven water future. #WaterReuse #Groundwater #DigitalWater #Sustainability #WaterUtilities #LocusTechnologies #SmartCompliance #WaterSuite https://lnkd.in/gFNJAy-P

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Sacramento is transforming from a second-tier economic hub to a vibrant center for high-tech innovation. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC), the region is attracting major industry players like Micron Technology, Solidigm, AMD, Samsung Electronics, Qualcomm, Bosch, and, notably, Blaize. Recently, GSEC sponsored a tour showcasing the region’s expanding strength in semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing. With over 1.2 million jobs across six counties, Sacramento is the fastest-growing semiconductor market in California. The region's proactive approach, innovative companies, and strategic investments are reshaping perceptions and establishing Sacramento as a hub for high-tech growth and economic resilience. As the region continues to build its reputation, I'm proud to be part of the Blaize team and of the broader community driving innovation in AI. I look forward to helping shape a bright future for Sacramento as a leading tech powerhouse. Read "Sacramento area sees path forward with tech jobs" from Matt Hamblen, Editor at Fierce Electronics, where he provides compelling insights from his media tour - https://lnkd.in/g7DFQFs3 #Sacramento #TechInnovation #Semiconductors #AI #EconomicGrowth #Blaize #BZAI #FutureOfTech #Leadership #GSEC

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Orange County Agencies Launch First AI Course for Water Professionals California Data Collaborative, California Jobs First, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County (CLAOC), Moulton Niguel Water District, Orange County Business Council, and UC Irvine, Division of Continuing Education tap into the potential of AI Read the full press release at: https://lnkd.in/gGfTUsbG

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𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐅𝐏𝐈𝐏 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 California’s Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) is a game-changer for food processors aiming to reduce operational costs and meet sustainability goals. Through strategic funding, FPIP helps modernize facilities, enhance grid reliability, and support low-carbon innovations. https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ Since 2018, FPIP has provided $𝟏𝟏𝟕.𝟖 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 in grants to accelerate the adoption of advanced energy and decarbonization technologies across California’s food processing industry. https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ aceee.org 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Offering up to $𝟏𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧, with awards ranging from $𝟏𝐌 𝐭𝐨 $𝟐.𝟓𝐌, and a 𝟐𝟓% 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 requirement. Applications are due September 12, 2025. morrisonco.net https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞: Support technologies like heat pumps, microgrids, advanced refrigeration, waste heat recovery, and more delivering cost savings, emission reductions, and enhanced grid resilience. morrisonco.net 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 with energy-efficient upgrades backed by grant funding. 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬, while staying competitive. 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: The program favors projects benefiting disadvantaged and low-income areas. California Climate Investments 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? What energy challenges are you facing in your food processing operations—and how could FPIP funding help solve them? Interested in applying? Let’s talk. I can guide you in identifying eligible technologies and preparing a compelling proposal. Deadline reminder: 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 don’t miss your chance to transform your facility! #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #FPIP #CleanTech #FoodProcessing #Decarbonization #CECGrants #GridResilience #CaliforniaClimate www.stoneridge-energy.com

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