Electricity
Weather’s affect on the Energy Market
We talk about the weather’s effect on the energy market a lot – here are a few ways weather can influence energy prices
March 1, 2024
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Chris Dettlinger
Electricity
Heating and Cooling with Heat Pumps – a Sustainable Solution
Nine states including California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Rhode Island have collectively committed to aiming for electric heat pumps to make up 90% of residential heating, air conditioning, and water heating sales by 2040. What is a heat pump? Heat pumps are an energy-efficient alternative to traditional furnaces and
February 16, 2024
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From Intern to Full Time Employee – Griffin Hart
For today’s blog we sit down with Griffin Hart for a more about his experience as a college intern to full-time employee.
January 31, 2024
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Electricity
Block Island’s Electric is now 100% Renewable Energy Generated
Block Island has achieved a complete transition to 100% renewable energy, marking the end of its reliance on fossil fuels. This is the result of years of effort by the island’s year-round residents, the Solar Initiative, and the Block Island Utility District, both not-for-profit organizations. In December, the State of RI Division of Public Utilities
January 22, 2024
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Electricity
Winter Events – El Niño
This winter we are currently in an El Nino pattern which typically brings warmer-than-average temperatures and more precipitation for the Northeast.
January 8, 2024
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Electricity
Winter’s Impact on the Energy Market
Because of the energy market’s volatility throughout the winter months, it’s important to understand what factors influence these large market swings.
December 21, 2023
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Electricity
Solar Energy 101
The sun emits enough sunlight in an hour and a half to meet the world’s energy needs for an entire year.
November 21, 2023
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Electricity
How do Wind Turbines Work?
Wind turbines harness the wind’s energy and in turn produce electricity.
November 1, 2023
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Natural Gas Price Components
There are two primary components of natural gas pricing – commodity price and basis. The commodity price is based on the NYMEX Henry Hub futures price and Basis includes transportation and storage costs.
October 8, 2023
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Energy News
ISO New England Fuel Security Program – Mystic Cost of Service
In 2018 ISO New England announced plans for two new ancillary charges, Mystic Cost of Service & ISO-NE Winter Reliability.
September 29, 2023
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