Monthly Archives: February 2015

Utility Investments in Emerging Technologies May Transform the Traditional Grid

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Enerdynamics

As indicated in a recent survey of more than 400 utility executives, we could see a more rapid transformation of our traditional centralized electric grid than many observers have envisioned. Continue reading →

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The Future for Utilities: More Efficiency and Less Fossil Fuels

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor Enerdynamics recently released an update of its Electricity Flow infographic (click on infographic to enlarge): This graphic is based on data from the Energy Information Administration and shows the input fuels, conversion losses, … Continue reading →

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Why Are Energy Prices Still Rising in New England?

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Enerdynamics

by Christina Nagy-McKenna, Enerdynamics Instructor In his inauguration speech on January 8, 2015, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said the following related to energy in his state: “But as we begin the new year, families and businesses across New England are … Continue reading →

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New Models Emerging as Potential Future of the Electric Distribution System, Part II

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Enerdynamics

A possible new model for the electric distribution utility, the Distribution System Operator or DSO would break up the electric distribution business in a similar way that the bulk grid in many U.S. regions was disaggregated through the creation of Independent System Operators (ISOs). Continue reading →

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