
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.

Electric Vehicle Grid Integration, er Accommodation
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ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Benchmarks Lake Wobegon
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Energy Analytics; A Loaded Weapon
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Energy Code Compliance; Any Relation to Performance?
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The Deaf and Mute Smart Meter
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Wind Energy – Finally Going Somewhere
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Clean Power Plan and the Heat Rate Fairy
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Retro-Commissioning v Commissioning; Similar Purposes, Vastly Different Approaches
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Clean Power Plan & 111(d)
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What’s Newer Than the iPhone? Crude Oil by Rail
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Renewable Energy Pricing- A Tomato Tale
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Energy Efficiency Benefit/Cost Tests- And a Handful of Excedrin, Pretty Please
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