Utility of the Future; Rebates for Load Building Anyone?

Clean Energy Disconnect Between Say and Do

This article, Americans could pay more for clean energy.  But will they really?, from Utility Dive reminds me of my own life experiences with squirrelly people.  They talk a good game, but where is the action?  It also reminds me of the folly in precise net-to-gross,...
Utility of the Future; Rebates for Load Building Anyone?

Energy Storage v Storing Energy’s Benefits

As we march along with the nation’s rather massive build-out of renewable energy resources, questions emerge for how to fill the gaps when the sun sets and the wind stops blowing – i.e., when it’s nice to be outdoors, especially in the summer.  So there you have it –...
Utility of the Future; Rebates for Load Building Anyone?

State of the Electric Utility; Get Engaged

Recently, Utility Dive released its report, 2015 State of the Electric Utility – a compendium of utility company prognosticative surveys.  Findings include: Utilities will move away from vertical integration – see last week’s Utility 2.0. The biggest opportunities are...
Utility of the Future; Rebates for Load Building Anyone?

Utility 2.0; Decoupled and Disaggregated

A lot of people have subscribed to the Energy Rant in recent weeks, so I think a little re-introduction is in order.  Last week, the post was entitled Gamification; from a Non-Gamer.  That was unusually peaceful and friendly because I really have no beef with that...