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
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
Could Virtual Power Plants Save the Grid?
They may be more important for the energy transition that we think
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
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
