Overcoming Challenges to Achieve GHG Emission Goals (Scope 1, 2 and 3)
The public declaration of a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goal can be both exciting and daunting for a large company looking to reduce its environmental impact. Whether government-mandated, consumer-driven or brought forth by ethical social responsibility, ESG goals are often
Understanding Solar Options for Commercial & Industrial Facilities – Part 3
Tapping into the power of the sun offers commercial and industrial facilities more control over their utility bills and the ability to operate in a more sustainable fashion. Plummeting prices and improved technology make a host of options available for
Understanding Solar Options for Commercial & Industrial Facilities – Part 2
Tapping into the power of the sun offers commercial and industrial facilities more control over their utility bills and the ability to operate in a more sustainable fashion. Plummeting prices and improved technology make a host of options available for companies
Understanding Solar Options for Commercial & Industrial Facilities – Part 1
Tapping into the power of the sun offers commercial and industrial facilities more control over their utility bills and the ability to operate in a more sustainable fashion. Plummeting prices and improved technology make a host of options available for companies
Getting to Know the Grid
The North American electric grid is an immense feat of engineering and often referred to as the largest and most complex machine in the world. When we discuss ‘the grid’ we are typically referring to the entire system in the
The High Cost of Heatwaves
As temperatures continue to climb across the country this summer, the heat is certain to again wreak havoc on the electric grid. Every part of our aging infrastructure experiences immense strain when the mercury rises, and we all pay the
Intermittency is Changing the Grid and Creating Opportunities
Shifting clouds cast shadows over your office, reducing solar exposure to your building’s roof. A summer breeze halts midday, letting hot stagnant air build up as the wind stops blowing. An unexpected storm settles into the region, delaying staff from
Texas Wind Fleet Grows, but Price Effects Depend on Location
The Texas wind farm fleet is continuing to grow, but its effect on power prices depends on where the wind farms are located. Generally, Texas wind farms have dampened wholesale power prices, but they’ve also increased price volatility and can have
How the Federal Solar Tax Credit Works
With solar prices falling and a key federal tax credit ramping down, commercial and industrial businesses are increasingly considering adding solar panels to their facilities. One of the top incentives for building solar facilities — the federal investment tax credit, or
Scarcity Pricing: Near-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain
With summer on the horizon, it’s a good time to talk about scarcity pricing — a hot topic last year when real-time wholesale power prices in Texas hit a $9,000 per megawatt-hour (MWh) cap multiple times over a three-day stretch. Generally,