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In coal country, net zero energy nears cost parity March 19, 2018 by David Labrador & James Mandel & Coreina Chan The results of a Siemens study are electrifying: Renewables can compete — and win — anywhere. Renewable Energy Utilities Coal Net Zero
3 ways building controls must evolve July 17, 2017 by James Mandel & Chris McClurg The dream of energy efficient, comfortable and intuitive buildings lies in better operational controls. Buildings
How automation could simplify emissions reductions May 25, 2017 by Mark Dyson & James Mandel & Gavin McCormick Technology that seamlessly shifts timing of consumption into the cleanest possible intervals may be closer than you realize. Emissions Reduction
How to combat climate change? Measure emissions correctly December 2, 2016 by James Mandel & Gavin McCormick A new technology that measures moment-to-moment carbon emissions from electricity unlocks a host of opportunities. Emissions Reduction
How solar and wind will grow even in grid-centric economies December 4, 2015 by Mark Dyson & James Mandel & Amory Lovins The economic argument for integrating solar and wind into utility grid based systems. Renewable Energy Solar Wind Power
Fixed energy charges won’t fix grid integration June 8, 2015 by James Mandel & Owen Smith How pricing affects solar-plus-battery system economics and pricing reform for better grid integration. Utilities Renewable Energy Finance & Investing
A new utility business model profitably embraces efficiency and solar March 31, 2015 by James Mandel & Martha Campbell The integrated utility services model is part of Fort Collins Utilities’ success. Here’s how it works. Utilities Renewable Energy Cities
Fort Collins steps up, approves accelerated climate target March 18, 2015 by James Newcomb & Coreina Chan & James Mandel The Colorado city’s government and municipal utility are spearheading not just a “20 by 2020” goal, but an impressive “80 by 2030” goal as well. Cities Renewable Energy
5 reasons solar installers are vertically integrating July 15, 2014 by Robert McIntosh & James Mandel SolarCity, Vivint and the like say it keeps costs down, but it also makes pricing unclear. Built Environment Renewable Energy Climate Tech
Barclays downgrades utilities, and that's good news June 18, 2014 by James Mandel Here's how solar plus storage could reinvent the electric power business over the coming decade. Utilities Finance & Investing Renewable Energy