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About Enerdynamics

Enerdynamics was formed in 1995 to meet the growing demand for timely, dynamic and effective business training in the gas and electric industries. Our comprehensive education programs are focused on teaching you and your employees the business of energy. And because we have a firm grasp of what's happening in our industry on both a national and international scale, we can help you make sense of a world that often makes no sense at all.

Renewables Drive Western Electricity Markets to Real-time Competition

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor Quietly, but seemingly inexorably, U.S. wholesale markets continue to march toward higher levels of competition. Later this year, Entergy will bring its 35,000 MW of load into the Midwest ISO (MISO).  And … Continue reading

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How Could the Lights Go Out at the Super Bowl?

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor When I worked for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in the late 1980s, the San Francisco area hosted a classic World Series in which the San Francisco Giants played against their … Continue reading

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Natural Gas Pipeline Safety: A Crisis or a Manageable Issue?

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor San Bruno, Calif.; Allentown, Pa.; Sissonville, W.V.; Cleburne, Texas. Listening to the media coverage on towns impacted by natural gas disasters, it seems believable that the 230,000 miles of gathering lines, 300,000 … Continue reading

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Will the United States’ Romance with Natural Gas Continue in 2013? Part II

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor In last week’s post we discussed natural gas supply and demand as well as pricing, all factors that must be considered when examining whether natural gas will continue the popularity it enjoyed … Continue reading

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Will the United States’ Romance with Natural Gas Continue in 2013? Part I

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor Last year — 2012 — was the year that the U.S. fell back in love with natural gas. Prices stayed below a very reasonable $4/MMBtu even as demand grew.  Power  producers switched … Continue reading

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Electricity Holds the Key to U.S. Energy’s Future

By Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor As we enter 2013, it is clear that  electricity is becoming the dominant form of energy that will drive society’s  future. Exxon forecasts that between now  and 2040, electricity will account for … Continue reading

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Renewables Development in the Emerging World May Lead to a New Energy Paradigm

By Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor Do a Google search for renewable power and you will find thousands of links to sites covering renewable power development in the U.S. and in Europe. But outside of China and maybe … Continue reading

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Enerdynamics Announces 2013 Schedule of Public Seminars for Energy Professionals

Enerdynamics is proud to announce its line-up  of 2013 public seminars aimed at helping energy industry professionals enhance  their knowledge of the business aspects of electricity and natural gas. Our  skilled instructors – each a subject matter expert in the … Continue reading

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Suggested Reading on Electric Market Dynamics

We often are asked about recommendations for books on the natural gas and electricity business.  Over the next few months we will share lists of some of our favorite energy industry books.  Today we’re offering our top picks that discuss electric … Continue reading

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Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Back on Agenda in U.S.

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor During the recent campaign season, it was rare to hear a candidate utter the words “climate change” or “greenhouse gasses.” Democrats didn’t want to open themselves up to accusations of planning to harm … Continue reading

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