by Jake Millette | Oct 15, 2025 | The Big Why, Uncategorized
As Fall sets in and I debate when to turn on the heat (pump), I think about other ways to efficiently keep homes warm. In addition to upgrading the efficiency of the heating equipment, improving a home’s building envelope (insulation and air sealing) is a great way to...
by Jeff Ihnen | Sep 30, 2025 | Energy Rant
I learned some interesting new things as I prepared and updated content for my presentation to the Wisconsin Public Utilities Institute’s Energy Utility Basics in a couple of weeks. Online registration is still open, so get in while you can. First, EVs are...
by Jeff Ihnen | Jul 7, 2025 | Energy Rant
During one of my weekend rituals of reading ZeroHedge over lunch, I noticed this article detailing The (Falling) Price Of A July 4th Cookout. It featured Figure 1 from Statista. Although I think it’s impressive that the feast can be purchased for $7 per head, my brain...
by Jeff Ihnen | Jun 30, 2025 | Energy Rant
Last week, I spent two and a half days at the Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC). This was my third consecutive attendance at the annual MARC. Each conference has featured substantially different, new, and engaging content. Last year’s conference in...
by Michaels Energy | May 8, 2025 | The Big Why
As with building energy codes, equipment standards are a very cost-effective way to save energy by requiring a minimum level of energy efficiency for certain products, thereby transforming the market. Similarly, the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR...
