Energy Storage Articles

Skate over to CALMAC for the 14th annual NARCE convention in Columbus, Ohio
May 16, 2016

Energy storage helps qualify building owners/tenants and designers for tax deduction
May 9, 2016
Thermal energy storage alone can qualify commercial building owners/tenants and the design community for significant tax savings.

Ways thermal storage can help the environment
May 5, 2016
In the aftermath of Earth Day, many people may be thinking, "What can be done to help the environment?" Here are two ways HVAC systems can lower the impact of cooling on the environment by applying thermal energy storage.

NFMT HPB+W event kicks off in Austin
May 2, 2016
The NFMT High Performance Buildings and Workplaces (HPB+W) has kicked off its second-annual show in at the Austin Convention Center in Texas, and will run until May 4.

Energy storage and the California water crisis
April 21, 2016
The California water crisis has been growing dire for several years now, prompting legislation and community efforts to reduce water usage.

The history and importance of Earth Day
April 19, 2016
The environment seems like something people have always cared about, but it wasn't until the 1960s that a new wave of environmental activism was launched.

California's assembly bill 2514 and the grid storage revolution
April 12, 2016
California is pioneering a massive integration of energy storage onto the grid, and it could be at the heels of a national revolution.

Thermal energy storage across the United States
April 4, 2016
CALMAC has brought the power of ice to the United States with many thermal energy storage success stories in the spotlight.

Your go-to guide for CALMAC's energy storage resources
April 1, 2016
Learn everything you need to know about ice storage and gain all the tools to get started on your next project.

How energy storage and renewable resources make a perfect team
March 31, 2016
Energy storage isn't new, so why is it making news? Simply put - it has the ability to put renewables on the map, even more so than they already are.

A look at CALMAC's leadership
March 29, 2016
CALMAC is devoted to thermal energy storage technology. Come meet the team and who's at the helm.

Did you know about these 5 energy storage benefits?
March 28, 2016
Energy #StorageIsHere but do you really know the true value of it?

What you need to know about utility revenue decoupling
March 24, 2016
Utility decoupling encourages more renewables and energy storage while keeping electricity bills under control.

Spotlight on energy storage in the Baltimore Washington metro area
March 21, 2016
How energy storage can lower utility bills of commercial buildings and schools in Maryland and D.C.

Energy in Boston is nearly 80% less expensive at night
March 9, 2016
If you knew that pumping gasoline for your car at night instead of noon would mean saving 70 percent of what you usually spend, would you pump at night?

CALMAC founder inducted into ASHRAE Hall of Fame
March 3, 2016
CALMAC founder Calvin D. MacCracken was inducted into the hall of fame for his extensive body of work which included over 250 inventions and 80 patents.

Building Professionals Learn About Energy Storage in Tropical Climates at MiaGreen Expo
February 18, 2016
CALMAC addresses the high cost of energy for commercial buildings amidst a renewable boom in the Caribbean, Latin America and Southeast United States.

Supreme Court scores a major win for demand response and consumers by upholding FERC Order 745
February 1, 2016
The Supreme Court upheld FERC Order 745 and sustained momentum behind demand response.

How can businesses use thermal energy storage to cash in on Flexiwatts?
January 29, 2016
Thermal energy storage solutions make it possible for businesses to take advantage of Flexiwatt savings.

Visitors to the 2016 AHR Expo can learn more about "Ice Made Easy" energy storage solutions from CALMAC
January 26, 2016
Visitors to the 2016 AHR Expo will get to see thermal energy storage up close thanks to CALMAC.

A conversation about zero energy building with CALMAC CEO Mark MacCracken
January 22, 2016
CALMAC CEO Mark MacCracken discusses the future of green building and zero energy.

Yesterday vs.Tomorrow: An overview of building energy storage trends continuing into 2016
January 11, 2016
Energy storage stays hot going in 2016 thanks to these trends.

3 theories about the future of energy storage and peaker plants
January 6, 2016
Energy storage will address long-time issues with renewables and peaker plants.

Time-of-use rates can help grid operators and businesses to control their costs
December 16, 2015
Time-of-use operations and storage offer solutions to major grid problems.

California's commercial buildings can keep cool while conserving water with ice storage
December 9, 2015
The drought in California shines a spotlight on the advantages of thermal energy storage.

Insights into factors driving energy storage adoption in the world's Asian markets
December 8, 2015
Japan and South Korea are poised to follow the U.S. into the future of energy storage.

Energy storage adoption continues to ramp up in Hawaii
December 4, 2015
Hawaii's quest for energy independence drives new storage ventures.

Energy storage will help nanogrids catch the eye of utilities and business leaders alike
December 2, 2015
Nanogrids paired with energy storage offers delivers microgrid performance for a single building.

Why California set out to change the energy storage landscape
November 25, 2015
What motivated California to commit so many resources to energy storage, an effective approach that's considered by many an unknown commodity?

3 reasons why renewables will work better with energy storage
November 24, 2015
Renewables can achieve new heights with energy storage providing the boost.