Opinion: Reducing Commercial Energy Use Is First Step
Reducing large commercial and residential buildings’ energy usage is a key first step cities can take to reduce their carbon emissions, says an analyst with a clean energy advisory firm.
Reducing large commercial and residential buildings’ energy usage is a key first step cities can take to reduce their carbon emissions, says an analyst with a clean energy advisory firm.
TPI Takeaway WARMER TEMPERATURES COAST TO COAST WILL RESULT IN HIGHER DEMAND Despite the drop in Natural Gas which has historically been a massive driver of electricity prices, the cost of electricity continues to rise. This is primarily due to extreme temperatures and demand from coast to coast. This summer is predicted to be a…
DetailsThe EIA has forecast that electricity prices in the Northeast regions (ISO New England, New York ISO, and PJM markets) will exceed $100 per megawatt-hour (MWh) between June and August 2022. Read More >> Complete Details
DetailsToday’s Peak Demand window is 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST, with demand expected to exceed 143 GW.ย TPI Efficiency urges you to consider reducing consumption during the forecasted peak timeframe. ย Remember: Capacity makes up ~30% of your total supply cost per kWh; future capacity tags and cost could be impacted! Learn more about…
DetailsEIA reports that European liquid natural gas (LNG) imports set an all-time historical record high in April 2022 The details: https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=52758
DetailsRECORD HEAT CONTINUES THROUGH THE PLAINS STATES AND TEXAS Even with 1/6th to 1/7th of exports off the board, record heat in the South and in the Plains states continues to drive pricing. Cooling demand is here and here to stay for the next few months. EXPLOSION AT FREEPORT LNG FACILITY SENDS MARKET TUMBLING FREEPORT…
DetailsA New York town decides to spend roughly $587,000 to swap all its street lights with LED bulbs, a change estimated to save $22,000 a year. https://poststar.com/news/local/warrensburg-to-convert-all-streetlights-to-leds/article_0e558cba-e84c-11ec-bbad-7723df2161d2.html
DetailsAccording to the EIA, U.S. refinery utilization will be relatively high this summer in response to high wholesale prices for petroleum products, such as diesel and gasoline, which have increased more than the crude oil used to make them. https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=52718
DetailsDuring the first four months of 2022, the United States exported 74% of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe, compared with an annual average of 34% last year. https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=52659 #EIA #LNG #naturalgasexports #europe #naturalgas
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