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Trends for Sustainable Home Improvement in 2024

Mosaic

Despite the headwinds of 2023, the US solar industry is expected to have grown 55% compared to 2022, amounting to nearly 33 GWdc of capacity. Energy efficient heating and cooling improvements are gaining in awareness and popularity. of $2,500 rebate for updated electric wiring and more. Additionally, 3.2 Additionally, 3.2

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Plugging into electricity’s energy challenge

Envirotec Magazine

How is technology helping to address the challenges faced by power grids? According to the International Energy Agency, global electricity demand rose by more than 6% in 2021, the largest increase since the recovery from the financial crisis in 2010. The energy distribution model is becoming decentralised.

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National Grid – Scaling demand response with behavioural outreach

Smart Energy International

An investor-owned energy utility is pioneering the way forward with the ambitious approach of engaging its customers with real-world data and messaging in efforts to improve their demand response activities. This feature article was originally published in The Global Power & Energy Elites 2022.

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Western Heat Wave Tests California’s Clean Grid Transition

GreenTechMedia

this weekend will push California’s grid to the limits, as the state charts a course to eliminating fossil fuel power. The desert environment won’t cool down much at night, so air conditioning load is expected to crank continuously. In general, when there is a regional heat wave, there is less energy to go around.".

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Is Load shedding the solution?

Smart Energy International

When the electric grid is under strain, many electric utilities use the load shedding technique to lower demand and balance it with energy production. The idea is to turn off the power supply to certain areas on a cyclical basis, for example, two hours ON, then two hours OFF. The actual power gap now exceeds 8GW.

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Generac further expands into grid business with ecobee acquisition

Renewable Energy World

capabilities and yesterday, the company said it is adding smart home technology company ecobee to its family. With a team of over 500 employees globally, ecobee currently offers several ENERGY STAR-certified thermostats and a suite of home monitoring products, designed with a focus on conservation, convenience, peace of mind and comfort.

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What Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Gets Wrong About Heat Pumps

DeSmogBlog

A major cold snap led to record electricity usage in the Canadian province of Alberta over the weekend, culminating in demands from provincial utilities to limit consumption. The extreme cold and record-setting electrical consumption has reignited local debates about whether heat pumps are a viable option in the province.