Where Solar Fits into the Growing Energy Storage Industry
Posted: 2017.03.02
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: HVAC Electrical Solar
Energy storage is set to boom this year as the industry reaches heretofore unimaginable heights. For example, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is preparing to incorporate energy storage into U.S. energy wholesale markets.
Opportunities for HVAC Contractors Within the Smart Grid
Posted: 2017.02.24
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: HVAC Electrical Solar
HVAC contractors will play a crucial role in the ongoing development of the smart grid. But what exactly will their part entail as smart grid technology becomes more ubiquitous?
Looking into the Future of Renewable Energy
Posted: 2017.02.16
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: Carbon Reduction
What does the future hold for the renewable energy market in the U.S.? None can say for certain, but we don't need to read tea leaves or consult tarot cards to get a clear picture of what's in store for renewable energy in the coming decades.
Integrating Renewables and Intelligent Energy Storage at Home
Posted: 2017.02.09
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: Carbon Reduction
Renewable energy and intelligent energy storage complement each other in many ways. Both allow you to reduce your carbon footprint while spending less money on electricity, and when used together they create a synergy that provides a benefit which is greater than the sum of its parts.
How Intelligent Energy Storage Protects the Grid
Posted: 2017.02.02
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: Cool Tech
Imagine what life would be like without electricity for even a single day. This means no smart phones, no Internet, and yes, no NetFlix. Now, imagine what life would be like if electricity was lost for a much longer period due to either natural or human-made reasons.
Analyzing the Influence of the Energy Internet of Things
Posted: 2017.01.27
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: Cool Tech
The Internet of Things (IoT) is starting to impact nearly every facet of our lives, and this is especially true in the energy sector. Sensors that collect and communicate data are driving innovations that allow for businesses, utilities, and private individuals to monitor and control energy usage in real time.
The Environmental Impact of Home Energy Storage
Posted: 2017.01.19
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: Carbon Reduction
We all consume electricity all the time, every day without even thinking of it. It goes without saying that we simply expect our electrical devices, hardware, and infrastructure to always work without interruption in service.
How the Internet of Things Empowers Intelligent Energy Storage
Posted: 2017.01.12
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: Cool Tech
The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming a major technological phenomenon. In fact, there will be 24 billion internet-connected devices online by 2020. Individuals, businesses, and governments alike are learning about what it means to live in a technologically integrated society created by the IoT. From better decision-making, greater convenience and enhanced communications, the IoT will impact every facet of our day-to- day lives.