Thank you for checking out the EnergyBiz Network Community Manager digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of energy commerce, such as customer care and utility management. The articles referred to in this piece are just a small smattering of the content posted on Energy Central, so make sure to check the rest of the site.
Get to Know Your Community Members – This Month’s Member Spotlight
Spotlight: Emily Newton
What sets Energy Central apart from other online industry outlets is the true community-level feel. To highlight that aspect, this spot each month will feature a quick profile of one of your fellow Community Members for you to get to know and inspire you to reach out to them: leave a comment on their recent Energy Central content, follow their profile, and build a new connection in the industry!
Name and Title: Emily Newton, Editor-in-Chief of Revolutionized Magazine
Topics of Focus: Innovative Technologies, Climate Change, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency
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Top Content This Month
Transformer – How U.S. Clean Energy Happens by John Benson
Unlock the intricacies of U.S. Government decision-making on our energy future in a gripping exploration led by Princeton’s ZERO LAB and Professor Jesse Jenkins, delving into the climate-modeling war room that played a pivotal role during the high-stakes negotiations of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, offering a unique perspective on the trade-offs, payoffs, and strategic decisions that shaped the outcome.
“This paper will answer an important question: how does the U.S. Government make major decisions about our energy future? A major part of the answer comes from an unlikely source: an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University.”
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Lake Michigan Wind Farm Plan Moves Forward After House Approves ‘Rust Belt To Green Belt’ Fund by Doug Houseman
Dive into the potential transformation of West Michigan’s energy landscape as an Illinois bill propels the pursuit of an offshore wind farm in Lake Michigan, presenting a unique scenario where Michigan’s limited lakeshore plays a crucial role, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities for harnessing low-cost power from the shallow depths of the lake and prompting a wish for Michigan to join the wind energy endeavor.
“I bill in the Illinois house will require the state to seek money for and back an offshore windfarm in Lake Michigan, because of the very small amount of lakeshore in Illinois, the wind farm to reach the desired size will likely have to be built well into waters that are close to Michigan.”
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Coal Combustion for Plant Operators
Dive into the evolving landscape of the electricity sector, paralleling the shift in consumer demand towards decentralized energy solutions like rooftop solar paired with storage and bidirectional EVs, prompting a critical exploration of adjustments in services and pricing for both retailers and distribution companies, as the industry grapples with the dynamic challenges posed by prosumagers in regions like Hawaii, California, and parts of Australia.
“Immerse yourself in the comprehensive world of Coal Quality & Combustion with our specialized class for Plant Operators, led by industry expert Rod Hatt, as we delve into crucial aspects including coal testing, combustion processes, impacts on equipment performance, maintenance strategies, and pollution control, providing a holistic understanding essential for managing coal quality challenges in power plant operations.”
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Recent Q&A in the Community
Q: How do you share with the public your utility’s percentage of solar generation to thermal generation?
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Q: Can someone explain the impact accelerated water mass has on the efficiency of hydro power systems, and maybe explain why we can not get access to this wasted energy?
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