Category Archives: Energy Training

The Four Key Steps to Understanding Utility Rates

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Enerdynamics

  by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor Perhaps the most important factor in the gas and electric utility business is the setting of rates.  This determines what customers pay for their services and establishes the utility’s opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Key Trends in the Electric Industry in 2016, Part II

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor As we settle in to 2016, it seems the months ahead will be pivotal for the electric industry and particularly utilities. Last week we discussed two industry trends that we predict will  gain steam … Continue reading →

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Key Trends in the Electric Industry in 2016, Part I

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor In future years, we likely will look back on 2016 as a transformational year in the electric industry. This week and next we will examine key trends that in the coming year may … Continue reading →

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New Edition of ‘Understanding Today’s Natural Gas Business’ Now Available

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Enerdynamics

Looking to brush up on natural gas trends in 2016 or just starting in the energy industry and need a solid overview of how the natural gas business operates?  Enerdynamics recently released its 2015 edition of Understanding Today’s Natural Gas Business, a … Continue reading →

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A Visual Look at the Electric and Natural Gas Delivery Systems

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Enerdynamics

Natural gas and electricity take long and complex journeys from their original sources to their final end-use consumers. Understanding the various stages of each journey — commonly known as the delivery system — is important for those who work in the … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Want to Provide Your Energy Services in the Future?

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor “…our customers are the same people who dropped their landlines for cell phones, then switched wireless carriers to get the latest, greatest smart phones.  They cut their cable TV packages to the … Continue reading →

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New Technologies That May Drive Our Energy Future

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor “Technology is no silver bullet, yet it’s an essential part of the de-carbonization equation.” ~ April Reese, Discovermagazine.com In recent years, the energy industry has made significant strides in moving toward technology … Continue reading →

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The Home of the Future: A Profit Center for Residents?

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor As the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) states in its report titled The Integrated Grid: “The role and operation of the U.S. electric power system are undergoing profound changes driven by the spread of distributed … Continue reading →

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A Quick Look at Services Bought and Sold in an ISO

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Enerdynamics

by Enerdynamics staff Many who are new to the electric industry share a common question about Independent System Operators (ISOs): What type of services are bought and sold in an ISO?  A thorough and easy-to-follow answer to this question is contained … Continue reading →

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Infographic Shows U.S. Natural Gas Flow from Source to Sector

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Enerdynamics

Ever wonder where the country’s natural gas comes from and where it ends up? This infographic, based on the most recent (2013) data from the Energy Information Administration, provides a visual perspective of U.S. natural gas flow beginning with the … Continue reading →

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