Procurement & Energy Risk
October 28, 2020
The Top 10 Energy Market Trends to Watch in 2021
What factors are effecting energy demand? Pandemic control measures, speed/amount of economic recovery, effects of government stimulus plans, shifts in travel and trade, changes in U.S. energy imports/exports, production trends for oil and natural gas, and fuel prices. Is global…
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Procurement & Energy Risk
October 22, 2020
New York Public Service Commission Expands Clean Energy Standard; Creates NYC-Specific Renewable Energy Program
In 2019, New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protections Act (CLCPA) as the framework required for lowering the state’s carbon emissions. The act outlines several different clean energy targets: By 2025, over 6,000 MW of solar to…
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Climate Technology
October 14, 2020
Renewable Energy Sources – Ones to Watch Right Now
What are the top renewable energy sources? The top 5 commercial renewable energy sources to watch are wind, hydroelectric, solar, geothermal, and hydrogen. How did the pandemic affect the renewables industry? While the industry is still dealing with the impact…
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Benchmarking & Sustainability Reporting
October 7, 2020
Emissions Tracking – The Key to Energy and Sustainability Reporting
What is emissions tracking? Emissions tracking is a way for businesses to gauge their operational efficiency and sustainability by tracking the green-house gas (GHG) emissions generated by the electricity needed to maintain their operations. What are the benefits of tracking…
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Procurement & Energy Risk
October 5, 2020
Smart Grid Explained: How Modernizing the Electric Grid Will Benefit Us All
[sc_fs_faq sc_id="fs_faq3lfsvd1dm" html="true" headline="h2" img="" question="What is the U.S. electric grid?" img_alt="" css_class="" ]Imagine a giant spider web spread across the United States where each thread carries electricity to millions of Americans. Congratulations – you’ve just pictured the U.S. electric…
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Battery Storage
September 18, 2020
Could Energy Storage Help Prevent Devastating Wildfires?
Over the past few weeks, wildfires have raged from Washington to California, devastating communities and causing extensive damage. Climate change is being pointed to as the driving force behind the fires – hot, dry conditions throughout the West provide acres…
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Procurement & Energy Risk
September 9, 2020
One Year After Local Law 97 – An NYC Update
When Local Law 97 of 2019 (LL97) passed as part of the Climate Mobilization Act in April of last year, New York City had no idea a global pandemic would disrupt city life and activity a year later. The groundbreaking…
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Battery Storage
Energy Management
August 31, 2020
Energy Storage: What It is and How It Can Help Your Company
What is energy storage? Energy storage allows buildings to lower their demand from the grid during peak times. It helps keep prices low by allowing distributors to purchase electricity during off-peak times and then sell it when demand spikes. Energy…
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Benchmarking & Sustainability Reporting
August 25, 2020
Building a Future-Proof Sustainability Strategy for Your Company
Where are measurement and verification services available? Measurement and Verification (M&V) services are available via energy management software platforms. Meter readings and any necessary independent variable(s) data are integrated and analyzed to automate your M&V calculations and simplify your energy…
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