I’m excited to be speaking at this amazing annual event that bring’s together so many energy professionals from around the world to explore and discuss the most pressing issues in energy in the world today. Energy policy, advanced technology and best practices are all shared during sessions, workshops and exhibits. My topic will be motors […]
PUCO Approves FirstEnergy and AEP PPAs
On 3/31/16, the PUCO issued its long awaited decisions on the PPA proposals submitted by FirstEnergy and AEP. The proposals sought to guarantee profits from older unregulated coal and nuclear power plants that can no longer compete on price in wholesale electricity markets. The proposals require ratepayers to subsidize these older plants to ensure that the […]
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What could you do with a web based tool that lets you see every detail on how your facilities use energy? Details such as realtime usage, actual vs budget, usage vs baseline, facility vs facility, billing analytics, peak demand and capacity occurrance, weather effects… we haven’t even scratched the surface! Understanding how your company buys energy, […]
Tom to Present at 2015 World Energy Engineering Congress
Tom is presenting at the 2015 World Energy Engineering Conference. He will present on best practices for energy efficiency when using motors and motor drives. Many of the hidden and lesser known issues will be reviewed along with real world examples from energy audits performed by Tom. We hope to see you at our table […]
Lake County Port Authority Announces Energy Efficiency Finance Program
I attended a presentation today by the Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority where they announced their new Energy Efficiency Finance Program. This $18 million fund is available to municipal, school, hospital, commercial and industrial businesses throughout northern Ohio. It will be used to pay down 50% of the interest rate on energy […]
Utility ‘bailout’ cases are revealing deeper issues in the Ohio energy debate
As FirstEnergy awaits a decision on its proposed electric security plan after a similar proposal from American Electric Power (AEP) was rejected by regulators last month, broader themes about Ohio’s energy future are emerging in the debate. http://bit.ly/1Gdmn8L
The State of Energy Efficiency in Ohio
The Center for American Progress has released their complete report on the state of energy efficiency and renewable energy in Ohio. It can be accessed using this link http://ampr.gs/19htuCI. The report covers the effects of S.B. 310 and H.B. 483 on Ohio’s energy industry. This report is particularly well done and reveals in impact these […]
Is there such a thing as an intelligent LED tube?
Those of you that know us know that we do not endorse products. We must refrain from this in order to remain unbiased and independent when providing our clients advice or recommendations on matters of energy efficiency. However, from time to time, a new product comes along that impresses us so much, we can’t […]
Ohio SB310 – Should You Opt-Out?
Ohio SB310 allows certain businesses to opt-out of the energy efficiency riders that are included in their monthly electric bill. This opt-out provision is only open to large energy users. However, if a business decides to opt-out, they forgo participation in any rebate programs and they must report their energy efficiency programs to the PUCO. […]
Tom is presenting at the 19th Annual Ohio Energy Management Conference February 25 & 26 at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel
Tom is once again presenting at the 19th Annual Ohio Energy Conference, which is one of the largest regional energy management conferences in the nation. His topic this year will cover how to maximize energy efficiency with electric motors and drives. Tom will be joined by Steve Briscoe from Industrial Air Centers, Inc., who will […]