Smart Grid Isn't Dead
Some may wince at the term, but let’s not run away.
Anti-smart meter activists may be gaining some traction, while those with a stake in educating and engaging consumers over smart grid have not.
Getting Smart about the Integrated Grid
In New York it’s where we’re staking our energy future.
Disruptive technologies such as microgrids and battery storage devices are commendable but they are supporting actors and must still work with the centralized grid.
People (October 2015)
James H. Lash, was named executive v.p. of FirstEnergy Corp. and president, FirstEnergy Generation. James F. Pearson was named executive v.p. and CFO of FirstEnergy. San Diego Gas & Electric named Emily Shults v.p. of electric & fuel procurement. Pacific Gas and Electric appointed Robert Kenney v.p. for regulatory relations - CPUC. American Electric Power named Stephan T. Haynes senior v.p., strategic initiatives and chief risk officer. AEP Texas named Tom Coad v.p. of distribution operations. Consumers Energy appointed Charles Crews as v.p. for gas operations, and Scott McIntosh as v.p. for tax. And others ...
Will Natural Gas Move the Transportation Sector?
It has already changed the utility and manufacturing industries.
In a free market society, it would only seem logical to allow the ‘unrestricted’ flow of goods and services, as it pertains to U.S. produced natural gas.
Water, Water Everywhere Except for Energy Production
Water scarcity may inspire more disruptive technologies and onsite generation.
The global energy world is swirling in predictions, with most climate scientists saying that climate change is a manmade phenomenon that requires new technologies and cleaner fuels. Irrespective of one’s opinion on the matter is the notion of water and how much of it is required to produce energy.
Energy Storage North America
Submitted by Joe Paparello on Wed, 2015-09-23 11:12Energy Storage North America is the world’s largest energy storage conference and exhibition – focusing on projects, customers, and deal-making. ESNA connects utilities, developers, policymakers and energy users to craft strategies, gain deeper insight, and ultimately shape the fast-growing market for energy storage.
More than 150 expert speakers from around the world will provide industry insight and perspective in 40-plus keynote and panel sessions across six storage-focused conference tracks: Distributed Storage, Hot Markets, Utility, Finance, Grid Services and Technology.
Innovation Comes to the Electric Utilities
In the age of utility innovation, what exactly qualifies as innovation?
It was one of those things you don’t forget. Years later, it's still with you. It wasn't a Eureka! moment and it wasn’t an epiphany, but it's a firm memory from the mid-1980s.
Utility Market Transformation
Ruthless markets are disrupting utility markets but they are also creating new opportunities. What's next for utilities?
Free markets are ruthless, creating both wealth and disruption. Just ask the multitudes who have toiled in telecommunications, railroads, and journalism. Now, it’s time for the utility industry to evolve and to maintain its relevance.
That’s the topic of discussion to be held at the Public Utilities Fortnightly’s conference on November 17-18 in Scottsdale, Arizona, where a plethora of industry experts will gather to discuss and to debate exactly what role utilities will play in a redefined energy market place.