by Jake Millette | Sep 16, 2026 | The Big Why
When estimating the lifetime savings of an energy efficient improvement, programs often assume the first-year savings carry steadily over the expected life of the equipment. In the real world, however, the actual savings may decrease over time, resulting in lower than...
by Jeff Ihnen | Aug 4, 2026 | Energy Rant
When I read Yahoo’s assessment of Utility Dive’s article describing the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, better known as ACEEE, the BS and caveat alarms went off. Specifically, “the U.S. could save about $215 billion a year on...
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...
