Category Archives: Electricity

Germany Provides Working Model for High-penetration Solar on the Distribution Grid

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor Though in 2012 solar power made up approximately 0.1% of the  electric generation in the United States, solar output has increased sevenfold over the last five years. Is it possible that this … Continue reading →

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What Can the Energy Industry Do About Hackers and Cyberspies?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor It seems you can’t turn on the news lately without hearing the latest report about hacking and cyberspies.  And sadly, digging beyond the news makes it appear that the issue isn’t just … Continue reading →

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Why Close a Perfectly Good Nuclear Power Plant?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Enerdynamics

By Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor Low natural gas prices continue to impact the U.S. electric markets in new and surprising ways.  While teaching a class recently, I was asked why Dominion Resources would be closing its Kewaunee … Continue reading →

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How Could the Lights Go Out at the Super Bowl?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Enerdynamics

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

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Enerdynamics

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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Enerdynamics Announces 2013 Schedule of Public Seminars for Energy Professionals

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Enerdynamics

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

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Enerdynamics

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.

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Enerdynamics

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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Why FERC Order 1000 is a Big Deal in the Electric Industry

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Enerdynamics

by Greg Stark, Enerdynamics Instructor High-voltage lines for the long distance transportation of electrical energy (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Many of our readers may have noticed at their companies a considerable effort expended on FERC Order 1000 compliance in the last … Continue reading →

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An Inside Look at One Utility’s Response to Hurricane Sandy

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Enerdynamics

I think most of us in the Philadelphia area feel fortunate. We felt the storm’s impact: the local flooding, soggy basements, fallen trees, and downed power lines. At some point during the storm, the local electric utility PECO Energy lost … Continue reading →

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