Energy Efficiency Articles

Electric Vehicles Expand Energy Equity Opportunities

by Steve Smith | November 9, 2021 | Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Gas Infrastructure, Grid Modernization, Intergenerational Communities, Utility of the Future | 0 Comments

The transportation sector is the second largest CO2 producer in Canada, just behind the oil and gas industry. In a move to lower the country's current emission rates, the Government of Canada has taken immediate actions to reduce CO2 emissions to net-zero by 2050...

Gas and Electric Utilities Have Important Roles in Decarbonized Energy

by Mike VanHorne | July 16, 2021 | Electric Vehicles, Electrical Grids, Energy Efficiency, Gas Infrastructure, Renewables, Utility of the Future | 0 Comments

The power generation sector has made great strides in creating decarbonized energy, and is currently 82% non-emitting with significant GHG emissions reductions since 2005, even as generating capacity has increased modestly. Provincial utilities and other electricity...

Natural Gas Leads Energy Industry in Decarbonization

by Mike VanHorne | March 25, 2021 | Energy Efficiency, Gas Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Service Line Responsibilities, Utility of the Future | 0 Comments

Not only is CCUS good for the environment, but it’s good for the economy – from the supply chain for the energy industry to supported industries such as carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery, CCUS maintains current jobs and creates new ones. Since the U.S. is a leader in CCUS technology, U.S.-based utilities stand to play a significant global role in clean energy.

Energy Efficiency: Why Are Some Homeowners Unengaged?

by Mike VanHorne | January 7, 2021 | Customer Engagement, Energy Efficiency, Financial Shock, Gas Infrastructure, Maintenance, Millennials | 0 Comments

Energy efficiency is an important part of many utilities’ demand-side management and outreach efforts, but your message may be ignored, or your customer simply may not be able afford the repairs, replacements or upgrades needed to make their homes more energy...