Two issues that greatly concern the US power sector—grid capability and carbon reduction needs—have just gained attention with a $48 million Clean Energy Initiative from Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Heising-Simons family. The organizations announced the initiative on Wednesday. It will advance state-created clean energy solutions by funding a broad range of local, … [continued]
One of the key drivers of energy innovation today is the growing demand for electricity in developing countries, so we weren’t surprised to see that put forth as a major theme in this week’s BNEF (Bloomberg New Energy Finance) Summit 2014, in New York. What did surprise us is the … [continued]
In 2013, rooftop solar battles had two clear sides: a burgeoning solar industry bringing clean, renewable energy and consumer choice to the masses; and the monopoly utility industry looking to salvage its profit margins. After going undefeated in these battles, the solar industry is on a roll, building grassroots coalitions, … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. Former head of US largest utility says regulations and business models will not change quick enough to save traditional utilities in face of solar. Jim Rogers, the recently retired head of Duke Energy, the biggest utility in the US, has had some interesting things to say … [continued]
Dear Mr. Rogers, We read your interview with Martin Rosenberg of EnergyBiz. In particular, these remarks stand out: ENERGYBIZ: If you were starting out your career today, where would you want to work? Rogers: … I’d want the solar on the rooftop. I’d want to run that. I’d want the … [continued]
Reposted from RenewEconomy: The head of America’s biggest fossil fuel generator says the sharp falls in technology costs from rooftop solar and other micro generation means consumers will soon go after the option of disconnecting from the local utility and “won’t need the power industry any more.” David Crane, the … [continued]
The CEO of Duke Energy corporation, Jim Rogers, is the head of what is now the largest utility in the U.S. And he has announced that Duke Energy is considering expansion into the rooftop solar panel market… because it reduces electricity demand.
