Energy Storage Articles

The grid is changing due to climate change and growth of intermittent renewable resources. Can your building react with energy agility? 

Are you thinking of pursuing net zero? If so, here are some tips to consider.

The electric grid is changing, as concerns about climate change and renewable resources increase. Thermal energy storage is becoming more important to building owners and utilities for their ability to enable growth of renewable energy resources.

In this debate over whether 100 percent renewables can be achieved, two sides have emerged. Some argue fossil fuels and baseload nuclear are necessary to power the electrical grid, while others think the nation needs to transition completely to renewable energy resources. Who will win?

PJM Interconnection, the Regional Transmission Organization that serves over 65 million people in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, is one of the most poorly understood entities in the U.S.’s electric landscape. PJM is the grid operator in 13 states plus Washington, DC, controlling and optimizing the flow of power through 82,000 miles of transmission lines spanning Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the Washington Beltway, and much of the Midwest. PJM covers all of Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia, spans as far west as Chicago and as far south as the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and yet few facilities managers are even aware of its existence, and of how important a role it plays in determining each customer’s energy bills within its footprint.

Are you stressing over an aging rooftop air-conditioning system? You’re not alone. Research shows that only 11 percent of buildings meet thermal comfort standards.

How to make your building more resilient using ice storage.

How prepared are we on the path to 100% renewable energy?

It’s that time of year again when utility rates rise due to summer peak demand for air-conditioning. Here’s how a novel approach involving ice can help.

3 reasons why demand for thermal storage – ice air-conditioning is growing.

The weather is warming up. Is your building ready?

Maryland leads the United States in clean energy by passing the first ever tax credit for energy storage

Economics, variable renewable energy resources and lack of grid interconnection and visibility creates a perfect storm for energy storage.

Can India inspire the world and show that every nation can guarantee clean energy to all its people and do so fast?

Energy storage costs are falling and peak energy costs are rising, making now the best time to buy into energy storage.

Massachusetts is turning to energy storage to address changing electricity grid. Here’s what commercial ratepayers need to know.

The U.S. election, microgrids, energy storage and blockchain take center stage for green buildings and the cleantech industry this new year.  Oh and say goodbye to net metering.

In early Fall 2016 New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an initiative that promotes more energy storage installations in commercial properties. And it seems that the City is already off to a good start.

The unparalleled insight that the Internet of Things (IoT) brings into building systems provides better comfort and smarter energy management.

Listen to this radio broadcast of Mark MacCracken on the Environmental Directions Radio Series, the number one and longest running international environmental program of its kind.

Explore the similarities and benefits of two types of thermal energy storage.

The rush to incorporate more renewable energy at the expense of reducing fossil-fuel generation sources has left a major gap for energy storage to fill.

Renewable energy has won its fair share of hype. Now it's time for energy storage to take center stage.

As a building or campus facility manager, it's likely you've heard of thermal energy storage. Yet what do you really know about storing energy and is it right for your building?

Heatwaves are in full stride across the United States this summer.

With the Fourth of July nearing, thousands of companies and families will be planning ahead for their gatherings and reunions by ensuring guests will have comfortable surroundings with proper amenities and by pre-purchasing supplies of food, beverages, and ice to keep supplies cold in bulk quantities to make sure the attendees will be comfortable. Is your commercial building doing the same pre planning that can save money and improve comfort?

The first heat wave has come and gone and as a commercial building owner, you're likely getting prepared for another expensive cooling season.

Electricity is the often neglected overhead for many businesses, but in Ontario, Canada, the price of operating your building can mean the difference between a budget in the red or in the black.

The Ice Skating Institute and Professional Skaters Association are joining forces once again to present this year's ISI/PSA joint conference.

Texas is hoping to gain the upper hand in renewable energy development for financial reasons, but could end up being a major supporter of energy storage along the way.