Stem sells its battery energy storage system as a way to reduce electricity bills. Now it can offer commercial customers a new option: no money down. The Millbrae, Calif.-based startup today announced […]
[Closed] DISCUSSION: History Contradicts the U.S.’s ‘All of the Above’ Energy Strategy
I hope you’re sitting down. Republicans and Democrats agree on something, at least nominally. It’s called an “all of the above” energy policy. That phrase occurs in both White House policy pronouncements […]
The Revolution will be Analyzed
The onus of proof falls on the innovator. Hard work, uncompromising integrity, and unassailable analytics are required to attract and retain the attention of serious people.
Energy intensity is a misleading metric in the fight against climate change.
It is widely assumed that over the coming decades, increased energy efficiency will help the world meet its energy needs and reduce carbon emissions. That may be true, but recent research suggests […]
Consumer Engagement: Utilities Can Make it Happen
I had the opportunity to sit in on some presentations at the Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative on the subject of consumer engagement. One interesting presentations was given by some representatives of PEPCO, […]
Grid Parity, Low LCOE Driving 34% Global Renewables Capacity by 2030
When it comes to global electricity generation, coal is still king – but not for long. Fast-changing economics mean renewables worldwide will represent 34% of all installed capacity by 2030, and many […]
The map that shows China’s coming shale gas boom
More evidence that the US shale gas boom is changing the nation’s energy landscape: Shale gas accounted for 39% of total natural gas production in 2012, according to statistics released today by […]
Under Threat, Germany’s Second-Biggest Utility Says It Will Create a New ‘Prosumer Business Model’
We may be about to witness one of the most profound transitions ever to occur in the utility industry. Challenged by the surge in distributed renewables and a strong decline in revenues, […]
NRG Yield: A Little Green, A Little Income
Disclosure: Long BEP, HASI. via Forbes – Energy http://www.forbes.com/sites/tomkonrad/2013/10/23/nrg-yield-a-little-green-a-little-income/
Rising Energy Costs Lead to Recession; Eventually Collapse
How does the world reach limits? This is a question that few dare to examine. My analysis suggests that these limits will come in a very different way than most have expected–through […]
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