Utilities Expense & Data Management
March 8, 2017
The Renewable Energy Paradox: New Technology, Old Grid
Renewable energy technologies have improved rapidly over the past decade; technology advances, prices drop, capacity increases, and more and more are deployed both behind the meter and at utility scale. Many technologies are now at or near grid parity with…
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Utilities Expense & Data Management
March 7, 2017
5 Things to Look for in the Next Utilities Expense Audit
A utilities expense audit helps to achieve a reduced utility bill. Each utility bill, such as gas, water, and electric, can undergo an audit to result in significant cost savings for the resident or business. Particularly for companies that manage…
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Peak Load Management
February 28, 2017
Understanding Peak Load and Base Load Electricity
Peak load is a period of time when electrical power is needed a sustained period based on demand. Also known as peak demand or peak load contribution, it is typically a shorter period when electricity is in high demand. Related…
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Utilities Expense & Data Management
February 23, 2017
How Utility Expense Management Helps Control Operating Expenses for Buildings
On average, U.S. office buildings spend almost 29 percent of their operating expenses on utilities – often exceeding $30,000 per year. Fortunately, despite being a major line item on the budget, energy costs can be successfully controlled with proper oversight.…
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Benchmarking & Sustainability Reporting
February 20, 2017
What is Sustainability Management Reporting?
Sustainability management reporting is information that’s been published by an organization about the economic, environmental, and social impacts of their daily operating activities and decisions. It is the primary platform companies have for measuring and communicating their sustainability performance and…
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Utilities Expense & Data Management
February 9, 2017
6 Key Energy Management Platform Attributes
Why employ an energy management platform? Building energy management systems bolster energy efficiency, systems integration and generate strategic benefits such as GHG reductions while providing the data required to help support decision-making. What should I look for in an energy…
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Utilities Expense & Data Management
February 2, 2017
Energy Management for C-Suite Leaders
For the modern enterprise, energy is more than a cost to be managed. With global warming, climate regulations, rapidly dwindling natural resources, and growing social expectations for eco-conscious corporate values and policies, energy is making its way to the c-suite.…
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Utilities Expense & Data Management
January 25, 2017
Understanding Electricity Distribution — A US Overview
Understanding electricity distribution and how the challenges of transmission impact pricing can help a business make more informed choices. This primer on energy markets in the US outlines provider types, transmission processes and more. A Variety of Electricity Providers Electricity…
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Procurement & Energy Risk
January 19, 2017
How Power Pricing Works
The electricity market is a microcosm of all that you learned when introduced to the concept of supply and demand. To understand how power pricing works, first remember the fundamental principle of supply and demand. Related Article - Peak Load Management…
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