Demand Flexibility and Capacity Management
White papers and resources from Bruce Nordman about demand flexibility and capacity management.
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What Engineers and Manufacturers Don’t Like About the Electric Grid
Doors are opening for distributed energy resources as centralized electric grids falter.
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Go, Louisiana! ACEEE Releases 2025 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
California and Massachusetts again topped the ACEEE energy efficiency scorecard, while Louisiana made big strides.
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Distributed Energy Is Misunderstood and Underrepresented
Even green energy advocates sometimes don’t fully understand the role distributed energy resources play as grid and community assets.
In a Twist, Trump’s Policies Could Inadvertently Help Renewables: Report
A new report by The Carlyle Group finds that renewable energy may get a boost as the value of security and domestic production heightens.
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Goodbye to Solar Plus Storage. Hello to Solar-led Electrification
A California study indicates that 65% grid defection with solar may be the best way to electrify a home.
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How Do Investors Evaluate AI in Clean Tech Startups in 2025?
Investors can take these steps to identify true AI innovation in clean tech startups offering virtual power plants and other tech-heavy applications.
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After a Banner Year, Distributed Solar Falters in New York
Distributed solar had a record-setting 2024. But 2025 looks far less promising, not just because of the Trump administration.
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How We Need to Think about AI Energy Demand Now
Tech journalist Rich Miller explains why the bears and the bulls may both be wrong about AI energy demand.
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What Fleet Owners Don’t Get About Electrification
Fleet electrification can lower transportation costs for businesses and institutions. It can also create some headaches if early steps aren’t done correctly.