STEEL CITY SHATTERED: PA UTILITY CUSTOMERS FEEL IMPACT OF RATE INCREASES

(Image of Hatfield’s Ferry Power Station)  Pennsylvania Electric bills have steadily climbed. Customers have seen significant increases in their price

Does a Record 4 Trillion Cubic Feet in Storage Justify Today’s Low Prices?

My reports focus on Natural Gas rates because it is now the largest source of energy for the generation of

ELON MUSK AND THE GIGAFACTORY

THE PLAN You could say that Elon Musk is a man of extravagance. He seemingly wants to do everything he

BUCKEYES BASHED: OHIO ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS TAKING IT ON THE CHIN

(Image of Ohio Coal-Fired Generation Plant) Ohio Electric bills have skyrocketed…Why? Customers have seen massive increases in their price to

HAWAII: PARADISE RENEWED

Hawaii has faced its share of issues when it comes to energy. Being physically disconnected from the mainland poses unique

E.P.A. & ERCOT: HOW THE CLEAN POWER PLAN WILL EFFECT TEXAS

Back in June of this year, I wrote about the proposed Clean Energy Plan and the potential impact it could

UPDATE: to the November 3rd, 2015 Energy Alert

Oct 2015 and Apr 2012 Capitulation Lows Very Similar! In my Nov 3rd Energy Alert, I said capitulation lows are

Are Capitulation Lows Buying Opportunities?

My reports focus on Natural Gas rates because it is now the largest source of energy for the generation of

THE EVOLUTION OF CLEAN TRANSPORTATION: TRAINS, TECHNOLOGY AND TUBES

With carbon footprints becoming more important in infrastructure development, the transportation sector is doing its part around the world to

WATER: THE RISING THREAT TO THE U.S. ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE

(Image courtesy of Ready.gov) The United States power infrastructure is at risk from storm surge and coastal flooding. Power plants

GOOGLE AND APPLE: TWO TECH FOES SHAPING THE WAY WE WILL USE ENERGY

Apple and Google, which are the current reigning champions of the technology world, have been the masters of innovation thanks

THE GREAT FLORIDA SOLAR DEBATE: THE SUNSHINE STATE BECOMES POLITICAL BATTLE GROUND

(Image courtesy of The Orlando Weekly) Florida is third in the nation for the potential for rooftop solar but 13th

HOW DOES YOUR STATE STACK UP FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY?

There is a non-profit organization called the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy that is dedicated to the advancement of

BILL GATES AND HIS QUEST TO CHANGE THE WAY THE WORLD USES ENERGY

(Image courtesy of Business Insider) Energy is available in many different forms. From the combustion of fossil fuels, nuclear power

MICROGRID TECHNOLOGY PAVING THE WAY TOWARDS SMART CITIES

Not many utility customers know what a microgrid is let alone want them. A microgrid is a small scale power

CATCHING LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE

Nikola Tesla once pondered the thought of harnessing the power of lightning to transform it to sable electric energy. Upon

OFFSHORE WIND: THE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL

Wind turbine technology has become much more cost effective over the past decade and with it, more reliable. The average

ANOTHER BREAKTHROUGH IN SOLAR CELL DEVELOPMENT

So it is said that these days, technology is advancing faster than we can apply it. Back in September I