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.
OhmConnect members can play a key role in electricity management during critical times
Bold new legislation sets a statewide goal for Flexible Demand, provides the funding to reach it, and will eliminate regulatory barriers.
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
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.
How one company inspires the women who work there
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?
