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Energy Rant

Cut through the fluff with candid, expert takes on energy policy, programs, and industry trends. Written by our CEO, Jeff Ihnen, the Energy Rant is a blog that challenges assumptions, questions status quos, and delivers sharp insights with just the right dose of irreverence.

Performance Programs, Ouija Boards, and Mark Twain

Performance Programs, Ouija Boards, and Mark Twain

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I could not compete with my former self and Gene Simons from last week, but I ...
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Performance-Based Programs; Do You Have the Delusion?

Performance-Based Programs; Do You Have the Delusion?

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Good, Perfect, and Real Carbon Targets – Finale

Good, Perfect, and Real Carbon Targets – Finale

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this week's Energy Rant, we're covering the final segment of good, perfect, ...
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Good, Perfect, and Real Carbon Targets – Part 3

Good, Perfect, and Real Carbon Targets – Part 3

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this week's Energy Rant, we're covering part three of good, perfect, and ...
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Good, Perfect, and Real Carbon Targets – Part 2

Good, Perfect, and Real Carbon Targets – Part 2

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Good, Perfect, and Real Carbon Targets

Good, Perfect, and Real Carbon Targets

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The Non-Energy Benefits of COVID, and Energy

The Non-Energy Benefits of COVID, and Energy

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Phase Change Materials for Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (GEBs)!

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Thermal Storage for Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings

Thermal Storage for Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings

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Lithium-Ion Batteries for Commercial Buildings – Pass the Schnapps

Lithium-Ion Batteries for Commercial Buildings – Pass the Schnapps

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Byrds, Dogs, Burning Hair, and Restless Anticipation

Byrds, Dogs, Burning Hair, and Restless Anticipation

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Innovative Electricity Storage Crushes Batteries; Death Sentence for Duck

Innovative Electricity Storage Crushes Batteries; Death Sentence for Duck

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