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How Demand Flexibility Can Help Rooftop Solar Beat Demand Charges in Arizona
The debate over rooftop solar has grown increasingly contentious, pitting solar PV companies against utilities in many parts of the country. But nowhere has the debate been more heated than in sunny Arizona, where many customers have flocked to rooftop solar as prices have come down in recent years.
Residential Energy+: Capturing the Primetime Opportunity for Energy- performance Improvements In U.S. Homes
The market opportunity for residential energy upgrades—the combination of measures to improve energy performance in homes—is substantial, amounting to roughly $150 billion in the…
eLab Accelerator Explores Resilience Options in Sun Valley
The eLab Team is analyzing the solar and other renewable energy potential of the area to determine how much energy the area can produce locally, and the Institute is focused on how to finance the project through a mix of public and private money.
When the Mercury Rises, So Do Electricity Prices. How Demand Flexibility Can Help
The basic law of supply and demand says that as demand surges and/or as supply lags, prices go up. Nowhere have we seen that effect…
3 Steps to Maximize the Value of Batteries
With costs plummeting and regulations evolving, now is the time for customers and utilities to begin exploring how to integrate storage into their purchasing decisions and annual planning processes.
