It can be challenging to make sustainable home alterations while maintaining historical importance in New York City living. Everything you need to know.
Highlighting the energy cost of AI and other technologies, this piece explores the environmental challenges and calls for sustainable solutions.
Tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are offering the excess heat from their Nordic data centers to communities with district heating systems
Explore how the transition to electrification is pivotal for achieving U.S. energy independence and security.
On this episode of Smart Energy, we're chatting about making small habit changes in the New Year, the energy grid with Elysia Vannoy, and answering a listener's question about what to do with old holiday lights.
Find out what a home energy audit entails and how it could be the key to unlocking significant energy and cost savings for you.
Imagine a world where your car charges while you drive – Detroit's new road is making it a reality. Roadway charging is the latest!
With a historic investment in vocational education, the government is empowering a new generation of clean energy workers, creating thousands of clean energy jobs.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is often promoted as a 'greener' and 'transitional' energy source towards fully renewable grids. However, this characterization isn't entirely accurate. Learn more.
The decisions and agreements made at each COP, an annual climate change conference held by the UN, shape our immediate and long-term future. But what happened at COP28?
On this episode of Smart Energy we talk about EVs vs. fossil fuel powered cars and which ones are truly better for the environment, chat with Nate Russell with Beyond Efficiency, and give guidance on how to have those tough conversations about clean energy that might crop up during this holiday season.
To understand the evolution of the U.S. energy system, we examine the Department of Energy's current investments, revealing a strategic roadmap for our country’s energy future.
On this episode we're chatting about how small habit changes made by everyone can have big impacts on the world, speaking with Senior Director of Market Innovation at OhmConnect John Anderson, and answering a listener question about what the best insulation for an attic is.
Time-of-use rate plans mean electricity costs vary depending on when you use it. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your electric bill from spiking under one of these plans.
Discover the crucial role of six key metals in clean energy and how we can navigate the challenges they present. Uncover personal steps to contribute towards a sustainable and ethical future in this insightful exploration.
Michigan passed four new climate laws aimed at statewide decarbonization and transitioning to a clean energy economy, making it a climate-leading state.
NYC has implemented an energy efficiency rating system to help them meet their climate goals. Learn what to look for in your next home.
Why and how the U.S. housing crisis has become a dual matter of sustainable design and affordability.
We go over highlights from the past episodes, chat about Editor-in-Chief's inspiring background in DIY/home improvement, how individuals can build more confidence in tackling home projects themselves, and answer a listener question about what to do with grounded outlets.
Find out how the new proposed income-based electric bills in California may affect you.
On this episode of Smart Energy, Andrew and Kelsey chat about how New Yorkers use energy and how it differs from other areas in the US. Then, Andrew speaks with Katie Henderson with Efficient Home, LLC who's a home energy efficiency auditor. After that, they answer a listener question about home appliances.
It might surprise you what climate progress looks like, take a look!
On this episode of Smart Energy we're chatting about the importance of long-term gratification for tackling climate change, urban farms, and what needs to happen with your home's electrical panel when you upgrade to an electric vehicle.
This program works by bridging the extensive knowledge of renewable energy experts in research labs with individuals across the country who, while eager to enhance their communities, may possess more excitement for clean energy than deep knowledge or resources.
The United States’ largest public transportation system is our fleet of around 500,000 school buses. Now, there is $5 billion to help turn many of those into clean school buses.
On this episode of Smart Energy we're talking about energy vampires, those devices that might be drawing power when you least expect it, sustainable landscaping with Leon Hordijk, and whether battery powered yard tools are worth it.
On this episode of Smart Energy we're talking about smart thermostats, the groundbreaking industry of clean aviation, and answer a listener question about how to do a home energy audit.
Americans are bringing climate change to the courthouse in ongoing legal battles demanding stronger environmental action and accountability.
On this episode of Smart Energy we're talking about food and how to eat more sustainably, speak with CEO Cooper Marcus at QuitCarbon, and answer a reader question about wood stoves for heating a house.
The American Climate Corps will be critical in giving young people paths to good-paying jobs in the climate sector. Learn more!
Get a snapshot of efforts to remove carbon from our atmosphere.
An explainer on why solar and wind are much cheaper than fossil fuels, where those prices are predicted to go, and what that means for you.
In this episode of Smart Energy, we discuss heat pumps, the Inflation Reduction Act, the national security benefits of electrification, and indoor air quality.
With the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, tradespeople are at the heart of the clean energy transition.
The basics of the five renewable energy resources and the future of each.
In this episode of Smart Energy, host Andrew Zoellner talks with Kelsey Bourgeois about getting started with an EV. Then, we chat with Max Dunn, electric vehicle enthusiast and early adopter, about his journey getting into the EV space. Finally, we answer a listener question about buying an EV without having charging available at his apartment building.
In this episode of Smart Energy, host Andrew Zoellner talks with Andrew Coray about the Inflation Reduction Act. Then, we chat with Sean Armstrong from Redwood Energy about electrification and how bad gas stoves really are. And, we answer a listener question about water heaters and give some advice on when you should replace yours.
In this episode of Smart Energy, host Andrew Zoellner talks with Curt Tongue about extreme heat, then chats with Austin, TX arborist Jesse Neumann about the challenges of keeping trees alive in urban environments. And, we take some time to answer a question about buying a new washer and dryer.
A retrospective of the first year of the Inflation Reduction Act
Discover how clean energy projects transform rural Texas: jobs, economy, infrastructure - a brighter, cleaner future.
Solar energy, supported by recent significant investments in energy storage, kept Texans in their air conditioning.
California’s new target is to shift the equivalent of electricity used by 7 million homes from the evening to the daytime.
Community solar projects let homeowners who don’t have good solar coverage benefit from local clean energy.
Using annual report info from the Energy Information Administration, OhmConnect looked into how the U.S. generates its power, and how the rise of renewable energy fits into the future landscape.
Wondering about US renewable energy output? OhmConnect broke down how renewable energy adoption in the U.S. compares to other major emitters.
Bold new legislation sets a statewide goal for Flexible Demand, provides the funding to reach it, and will eliminate regulatory barriers.
OhmConnect members can play a key role in electricity management during critical times
The OhmConnect community delivered reductions on the Flex Alert despite not being incentivized to do so; unfortunately, many of our best users were forced to sit out
Almost a year into the pandemic, here’s my new advice.
OhmConnect customers powered down in a big way last August and should be praised for their hard work
We’re building the largest virtual power plant in North America.
OhmConnect Instrumental In Stabilizing the Grid During Forced Black Outs
Our OhmConnect community collectively saved enough energy to power 625,000 homes and helped avoid two days of forced black outs.
We can quickly build hundreds of megawatts of demand flexibility and eliminate the need for rolling blackouts -- by *paying* people to network their appliances
Six ways to ensure all families have continued access to public utility services, including household energy
How I was surprised to find that a remote work culture has made us stronger, more resilient, more productive, and better able to attract top talent.
Increase in residential bills only one of the large changes we are seeing in energy use.
OhmConnect's founder, Matt Duesterberg, was featured in this week's Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast, where they dove into the world of on demand load shifting and the business model it supports outside of the utility space. Listen to it now!
The power behind the changing industry. Energy Expert Matt Duesterberg, co-founder and CRO of OhmConnect, the leading clean energy program, dives into his 2020 energy predictions.
16 lessons learned after a San Francisco startup ditched the office life and went fully virtual
Let’s spend some time with Time-of-Use Rates
How one company inspires the women who work there
It’s easy to fear the downsides of technology. But these four innovations offer positive changes in how we use energy now and how we might in the future.
So how DOES OhmConnect make money anyways?
This time last year, we mourned a decision that could have meant catastrophic outcomes for the country and the world. Today we celebrate our country’s resilience, ambition, and commitment to doing what’s right.
I sat down with OhmConnect CEO Matt Duesterberg to get the scoop.
A look at renewable energy problems:California is aiming to run on 50% renewable energy by 2030 & Hawaii has pledged to reach 100% renewables by 2045 ... but why not now?
As the cost of lithium batteries continues to decline, technologies are setting up the power storage unit for major growth in the coming years. So just how does it work?
