by Jeff Ihnen | Mar 3, 2026 | Energy Rant
I spent last week in HOT San Diego at the AESP Annual Conference. It was 20 degrees above average, hanging out in the 85-90°F range of blazing afternoon temperatures. It felt like late June in the upper Midwest. Multiple locals noted that “this is not normal.” For...
by Jake Millette | 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...
by Michaels Energy | Jul 10, 2024 | The Big Why
I recently bought an electric lawn mower. I’m not one to gush (or really care) about lawn equipment (or my lawn, for that matter), but I must say my electric lawn mower is amazing. I feel like it has changed my life. And apparently I am not alone. I read an ACEEE...
by Michaels Energy | Jun 5, 2024 | The Big Why
When I was asked a while back to be a guest writer for this blog, it’s not surprising that my ideas kept drifting toward Evaluability Assessments. Anyone who has worked with me knows that I’m a planner and I like to be prepared. (Dare I say over-prepared.) Full...
by Michaels Energy | Jun 13, 2023 | The Big Why
Evaluations can sometimes feel like a regulatory checkbox. This can seem especially true for process evaluations which may be required but provide seemingly limited value. However, process evaluations can provide programs with invaluable information if the...
