by Jeff Ihnen | Jul 20, 2026 | Energy Rant
I have written in the last three or four years, at least seven times, that you have a free market or you do not, specifically when it comes to deregulated electricity markets. Here are excerpts Chat pulled for us: “Governments and regulators cannot keep their...
by Jessica Wagner | Jul 7, 2026 | Energy Rant
This week’s Energy Rant is brought to you by guest writer Jessica Wagner, Director of Marketing at Michaels. The topic of a recent meeting brought to mind a key tenet of so many things in work and life: consistency. I currently serve as the co-chair of my...
by Jeff Ihnen | Jun 30, 2026 | Energy Rant
Powering AI Background Last week, I described the advantages of data centers bringing their own behind-the-meter (BTM) power, which include speed to power delivery (of course, that’s what they want) and reduced risk of stranded assets that other rate payers...
by Jake Millette | Jun 17, 2026 | The Big Why
The purpose of energy efficiency programs is to eventually cease to exist because the market no longer needs them. Program administrators use programs to overcome barriers to energy efficiency, often through incentives, training, or information, and hope these...
by Jake Millette | May 12, 2026 | The Big Why
The recent sharp increase in the cost of gasoline and electricity affects us every day. Because of this, it is more important than ever to seek out the most efficient technologies. But doing so is not always simple because efficiency is often measured in confusing or...
