Methane poses a critical environmental challenge due to its potent impact on climate change. In both the United States and Canada, key sectors are key contributors for methane emissions, each with its unique regional hotspots. Key sectors contributing to methane emissions Coal mining: Methane is released during activities involved with mining coal, both from the… Continue reading Mapped: Methane Emissions Across North America
Mapped: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Across North America
Carbon dioxide emissions dispersed across North America, though concentrated in regions with high populations and industrial activities. Areas with more aggregated emissions are focus areas for carbon capture technologies, low-carbon fuel development and clean manufacturing. ___ UNITED STATES Emissions are spread across the US, concentrated in regions with significant populations and large industrial or manufacturing… Continue reading Mapped: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Across North America
Are Electrical Panels a Hidden Bottleneck?
The importance of the big gray box in your cold, dark utility room
The 20 Largest: Utilities in North America
By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia Utilities in North America are crucial for providing essential services such as electricity, natural gas, water, and sewage to millions of households and businesses. They are foundational to economic stability, public health, and overall quality of life across the continent. ___ MAJOR TYPES OF UTILITIES Power: Generate, transmit, and distribute… Continue reading The 20 Largest: Utilities in North America
Who’s Driving Demand for SAF?
Options seem limited as the airline industry looks to cut emissions
Can We Solve Grid Congestion?
It has to get worse before it gets better
Visualized: Cleaning Up the US Electricity Sector
By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia The reduction of carbon intensity in the US electrical grid during the 21st century has been a significant focus of environmental policy and technological development, driven by both technology and policy. Shift to renewables: There has been a substantial increase in the use of renewable sources, including wind, solar and… Continue reading Visualized: Cleaning Up the US Electricity Sector
Power Politics: Energy Preferences
By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia In late 2022, YouGov surveyed 1,000 American on their view of 17 different types of energy. The poll reveals distinct differences in how Democrats and Republicans view various energy sources. As you might expect, there was a strong divide between the parties. ___ DEMOCRATIC VIEWS: Renewables: Democrats overwhelmingly favor renewable… Continue reading Power Politics: Energy Preferences
Could Virtual Power Plants Save the Grid?
They may be more important for the energy transition that we think
AI with Data and Analytics
Did we just invent fire, or something else?
The Adoption S-Curve: Renewables and Batteries
Over the past decade, the US has witnessed a significant shift in its energy landscape, characterized by rapid growth in wind, solar, and battery storage technologies. This transformation is driven by a combination of technological advancements, favorable policies, and a growing recognition of the need for sustainable energy solutions. Wind: According to our project data… Continue reading The Adoption S-Curve: Renewables and Batteries
Clean Energy: Decarbonizing the US Power Grid
By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia Since 2005, the US power sector has made significant strides in reducing emissions, mainly through the transition from coal to natural gas and the widespread adoption of renewables, particularly wind and solar. These changes have played a critical role in creating a more sustainable energy landscape. Coal-to-gas switching: The shift… Continue reading Clean Energy: Decarbonizing the US Power Grid
How Real is the Natural Hydrogen Hype?
Low-carbon hydrogen may be more abundant than previously thought
Does Small Nuclear Have a Big Future?
This might be the start of a new American nuclear era
Charted: Solar Dominates New Power Growth
By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia The landscape of electricity generation in the United States has undergone significant transformations over the past few decades. The timeline showcases the shifts in energy policy, technological advancements, and market demands that have shaped the US’ energy mix. __________________ THE NATURAL GAS BOOM In the late 1990s and early 2000s,… Continue reading Charted: Solar Dominates New Power Growth
When Hail Plays Hardball and Smoke Throws Shade
How projects can prepare for extreme weather
CAISO: Mounting Negative Prices
By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia _____________ DATA SPOTLIGHT Negative power pricing in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market occurs when the supply of electricity exceeds demand to such an extent that producers are essentially willing to pay consumers to take their electricity. This phenomenon can be attributed to several factors: Renewable overproduction: California has… Continue reading CAISO: Mounting Negative Prices
What’s the Outlook for Long-Duration Storage?
There’s a missing storage link lowering the ceiling for renewable penetration
Production of the Different RNG Types
By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia _____________ DATA SPOTLIGHT Renewable natural gas (RNG) is an increasingly popular means to decarbonize natural gas systems and reduce waste methane emissions. How it works: Renewable natural gas (RNG) is a sustainable and renewable energy source produced from organic waste materials. RNG is chemically similar to conventional natural gas but… Continue reading Production of the Different RNG Types
The Geotherm-aissanceTM
A renewed drive to harness the Earth’s energy
Who’s Willing to Pay for High-priced Green Hydrogen?
Early solar PV markets may provide some clues
Introduction to SAFs
By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia _____________ DATA SPOTLIGHT Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are alternative fuels that aim to reduce the carbon footprint of aviation by using renewable resources. These fuels are produced from sustainable feedstocks and have lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional jet fuels. HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids): Derived from… Continue reading Introduction to SAFs
The Energy Transition Means a More Independent America
Solving energy resiliency issues will make America safer and its great industries more valuable
What Power Sources are Coming Online in 2024?
By Aaron Foyer VP, Orennia _____________ DATA SPOTLIGHT The already low-cost supply cost for solar PV paired with incentives has propelled it to be the most installed electricity source by capacity across the US and Canada. More than every other supply source combined. Of the 54 states or provinces installing meaningful capacity this year, we… Continue reading What Power Sources are Coming Online in 2024?
Are LFPs Taking Over Batteries?
Expiring patents may pave the way for rapid innovation
Could AI Derail Electrification Efforts?
Nvidia’s AI microchips could be the canary in the coal mine
What Makes a Great Analyst?
How to accelerate the energy transition without regulatory changes or breakthrough technologies
5 Ways the Energy Transition Can Be Accelerated
How to accelerate the energy transition without regulatory changes or breakthrough technologies.
Increase Returns on Renewables Investments
Double-digit investment returns in renewables are possible. It’s often a matter of having the right data, technology and analytics to get you there.
Is Brown (field) the New Green?
The answer lies in two brownfield competitive advantages.
3 Ways the Right Data and Analytics Win You More Deals
Data and analytics can help increase returns in energy transition investing. Here’s how.
Getting Serious About Carbon Offsets
Many organizations point to emission reduction targets as they strive to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Finding Double-Digit Returns in the Energy Transition
Optimize your energy transition investments with differentiated data and analytics.
