by Jessica Wagner | Apr 14, 2021 | The Big Why
Like many, I was transfixed in late March by the huge container ship stuck in the Suez Canal. And also, like many, I enjoyed the many versions of the meme of a “little” excavator trying its best to free the enormous ship but making minimal progress. As often happens,...
by Jeff Ihnen | Apr 14, 2021 | Energy Rant
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A few weeks ago, we reviewed electricity storage technologies, barriers, and issues. One storage technology is the lowly lead-acid battery, which forms the backbone of uninterruptible power supplies for data centers. They are...
by Jeff Ihnen | Apr 7, 2021 | Energy Rant
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You all know people who are always going to do something great but never make it happen. Consider the hapless New Year’s resolution for which someone plans to lose weight. They successfully diet between a cheeseburger and fries for...
by Jeff Ihnen | Apr 4, 2021 | Energy Rant
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this week’s Energy Rant, Jeff Ihnen (CEO at Michaels Energy) interviews Doug Houseman (Principal Consultant at Burns & McDonnell) about energy storage. Doug is a leader and visionary in grid and utility modernization....
by Jeff Ihnen | Mar 24, 2021 | Energy Rant
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Based on my victims’ feedback, I am an above-average cook, but my internal modesty says, barely. To achieve such mediocrity, all you must do is follow the instructions and pay little attention. The next step to greatness, I’ve...
