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Are We In a Period of Runaway Hype about Electric Demand?

Distributed energy should be the first resource considered before we build riskier, larger projects to meet AI-driven electric demand.

Elisa Wood
June 21, 2024
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Time to set a Moonshot Goal for Distributed Energy Resources?

A moonshot goal for distributed energy resources could get us all rowing in the same direction and quicken the pace of local energy development.

Elisa Wood
May 17, 2024
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Is the Inflation Reduction Act Enough for us to Meet Climate Goals?

The $369 billion Inflation Reduction Act is the largest, single US government investment in energy. But it is “barely a downpayment” on achieving climate goals, says international energy and resource economist John “Skip” Laitner.

Elisa Wood
April 9, 2024
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What Energy Changemakers Say Behind Closed Doors

So what exactly do Energy Changemakers members talk about in the private community? Here’s a chance to eavesdrop for 12-minutes.

Elisa Wood
March 19, 2024
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What is the Decentralized Grid? Let’s Agree on a Definition

The decentralized grid is an electric network of distributed energy resources that interact with each other or with the central grid to improve efficiency, lower costs, reduce emissions and provide greater local control of energy assets.

Elisa Wood
February 22, 2024
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After We Ditch the Gas Pipes, What Then?

How non-pipeline alternatives create opportunities for distributed energy resources

Elisa Wood
January 8, 2024
Distributed energy projects to watch 2024
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10 Intriguing Distributed Energy Projects to Watch in 2024

Ameresco, Arc Motor Company, ARENA, Community Electricity, CPower, Google, Intellihub, Maine, NYSERDA, OhmConnect, Pennsylvania Turnpike and Sunnova made this year’s list.

Elisa Wood
January 2, 2024
Dervos 2023
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Five Big Ideas Out of Dervos 2023

Dervos 2023 stimulated some of the most thought-provoking discussion about distributed energy I’ve heard at a conference. Here are a few (of many) big ideas floated at the event hosted by the DER Task Force last week in Brooklyn, NY.

Elisa Wood
November 14, 2023
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Distributed Energy Conferences for Your Calendar

Here’s my take on five energy conferences that I believe offer value to those working in distributed energy resources. Let me know of others you’d suggest I add to this list.

Elisa Wood
September 12, 2023
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