Digital Transformation of Energy Utilities – Shifting Gears?
Since 2014, utilities have been increasing their investment in digital infrastructure. This is the key finding of the IEA report “energy and digitalization ” which was published in November 2017. This…
Read Full articleThe Times Are A-Changin’
In 1964, Bob Dylan wrote one of those classic songs that have remained powerful over the years. He wrote the song as a deliberate attempt to create an anthem of change for the time. What does this…
Read Full articleClimate change might double the cost of a beer
This article has been republished here from WIRED . Despite adapted cultivation techniques, it appears like problems in beer production cannot be avoided. (Public Domain) Beer drinkers might pay more…
Read Full articleOffshore wind rising to challenge king coal in Polish energy market
First published here . Poland's energy and electricity markets are undergoing major changes. As costs fall in the offshore wind industry, so it is becoming price-competitive with more carbon-intensive…
Read Full articleBlockchain Technology – a Threat to Distribution Network Operators?
First published here Are distribution network operators in Europe threatened by a potential application of blockchain technology in the energy sector? This seems to be the pressing question that was…
Read Full article2018 Energy Trends: Connected Lighting is the Future (Part 1)
First published here . 2018 may well be the coming out party for connected lighting. Connected lighting holds tons of promise – from allowing utilities to lower M&V costs to integrating Automated…
Read Full articleChina faces 4 big risks if it continues building more coal plants
Author: Jennifer Layke From January 2018 to June 2019, China added 43 gigawatts (GW ) of net new coal power capacity to its existing 1,000 GW coal fleet, while the rest of the world collectively…
Read Full articleEnergy Efficiency in Ferroalloy Industry
Focusing on energy recovery solutions, this conference presentation by Ronny Valjord (Norsk Energi) also covers reference projects as well as additional energy efficiency measures (technical, energy management)
Read Full Business PracticeNew Utility Business Model: leverage customer base
New Utility Busines Model: leverage customer base The typical utility model of the past is dead. The rise of renewables is often mentioned as one of the key reasons. Giant utilities were and are…
Read Full articleSurprising sources of energy savings in industry
Do you know the concept of productive vs. non-productive energy? HE Consulting is using the concept to dig into what they call best-known secrets of energy efficiency. Read about the 3+1 sources for energy savings and solutions to grab these opportunities.
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