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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.

Electricity from Natural Gas – The Game Changer; I’ll Say!

Electricity from Natural Gas – The Game Changer; I’ll Say!

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Black Box Technology – Rarely Real; More Often Hocus Pocus

Black Box Technology – Rarely Real; More Often Hocus Pocus

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Energy Code (non) Compliance; Could it be… SATAN?

Energy Code (non) Compliance; Could it be… SATAN?

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Energy Efficiency Baselines – Do or Don’t, Not This or That

Energy Efficiency Baselines – Do or Don’t, Not This or That

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Electric Vehicles; I’ll Take the Bus, Thanks

Electric Vehicles; I’ll Take the Bus, Thanks

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Why Is Electricity Use Flat? – A Different Look

Why Is Electricity Use Flat? – A Different Look

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DC Circuit’s Smackdown of FERC re Demand Response

DC Circuit’s Smackdown of FERC re Demand Response

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Misunderstood Uranium – Boogeyman and Small Boxes

Misunderstood Uranium – Boogeyman and Small Boxes

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Cooling System Temperature Control- No Savings

Cooling System Temperature Control- No Savings

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Carbon Abatement – Is that Pulp in Your Teeth?

Carbon Abatement – Is that Pulp in Your Teeth?

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The Case for Energy Efficiency – That Our Mothers Understand

The Case for Energy Efficiency – That Our Mothers Understand

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Utility Death Spiral?  The Duck has Your Back

Utility Death Spiral? The Duck has Your Back

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