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California’s Power Problems

Sep 5, 2022 | Energy Politics, Energy Technology, Utility Companies

The Energy Show · Solutions to California’s Power Problems Mr. Burns of Simpson’s fame — the personification of utility greed and political power — is happily rubbing his hands together as California roasts in the dark. And this situation will get much worse in...

Energy Prices are Through the Roof

Mar 29, 2022 | Cheap Energy, Economics, Fossil Fuels, Utility Companies

The Energy Show · Energy Prices are Going Through the Roof Ribbit or Croak. Which one are you? An urban myth has it that if you put a frog in a pot of boiling water it will instantly leap out. But if you put it in a pot filled with pleasantly tepid water and...

Why Is The Grid So Unreliable?

Mar 1, 2022 | Electric Grid, Utility Companies

The Energy Show · Why Is The Grid So Unreliable? I’m sure you’ve noticed that the reliability of our electric grid is getting worse — not better. In spite of new utility generation, transmission and monitoring technologies, blackouts and Public Safety Power...

2022 Solar and Storage Predictions

Feb 7, 2022 | Economics, Solar Industry, Utility Companies

The Energy Show · 2022 Solar and Storage Predictions My 2022 solar and storage predictions came into clearer focus — although I didn’t like the picture — after the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) dropped a bomb on California’s solar and battery...

Outlook for Solar and Storage in 2022

Jan 6, 2022 | Energy Politics, Solar Industry, Solar Installers, Utility Companies

The Energy Show · Outlook for Solar and Storage in 2022 The outlook for solar and storage in 2022 is pretty clear. Because of dramatically higher electric rates and changes to Net Metering in California, I expect the first half of the year to be the best time for...

What Does Net Metering 3 Mean To Me?

Dec 28, 2021 | Distributed Generation, Energy Politics, Solar Industry, Utility Companies

The Energy Show · What Does Net Metering 3.0 Mean To Me? I’ve been bombarded with customer questions about the change from Net Metering (NEM) 2 to NEM 3. If you haven’t heard, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is in the process of effectively...