Renewables Articles

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...

Energy Efficiency – The Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Benefits

by Mike VanHorne | April 24, 2019 | Distributed Energy, Energy Efficiency, Gas Infrastructure, Grid Modernization, Renewables, Utility of the Future | 0 Comments

Energy efficiency has become a buzzword, especially among politicians who vow to increase efficiency alongside renewable resources. But what does it mean for energy utilities and their consumers? For consumers, the benefits are clear – a lower electric bill with cost...

Customer Engagement in the New Utility Era

by Mike VanHorne | February 5, 2019 | Customer Service, Digital Customer Experience, Distributed Energy, Education, Electric Vehicles, Grid Modernization, Partnership, Renewables, Technology, Utility of the Future | 0 Comments

There’s a major trend happening in energy that is not measured in barrels or BTUs. Utilities are becoming much more focused on deepening their customer relationships. As state after state deregulates electricity, forcing utilities to compete with retail providers,...

The Energy Technology Impact: Changing Technology, Changing Industry

by Mike VanHorne | June 26, 2018 | Customer Engagement, Customer Service, Digital Customer Experience, Distributed Energy, Electric Vehicles, Gas Infrastructure, Grid Modernization, Renewables, Technology, Utility of the Future | 0 Comments

As personal and commercial technology increases the demand for energy, the industry itself is changing, impacted by new energy technology. The global demand for power is expected to double from 2010 levels by 2030. Meanwhile, funding for new power plants lags behind,...