Energy Blog
Short and valuable insights on strategic energy management, risk management, energy rates, regulations, distributed generation, technology, savings and sustainability, from our experienced partners who have been at the forefront of identifying today’s trends and tomorrows solutions.
Texas has a $10Billion Solution for a 50-Hour Electricity Problem
Our news outlets over the last few weeks created a picture that the Texas Senate had solved the problem by proposing to spend $10 Billion dollars of consumers money for...
Unveiling the Current Status of the Texas Power Grid: Challenges, Solutions, and Future Prospects
The Texas power grid has been in recovery ever since Winter Storm Uri in February 2021. This is when the unprecedented weather conditions in Texas exposed systemic weaknesses in the...
ERCOT Houston Hub Calendar Strips
Forward power prices are on the rise and Real-time (market index) prices still show volatility. Energy consumers became complacent in a backward dated market where near-term prices were higher and...
Texas Municipal Utility Districts and the Value of Adding Microgrids to their Operations
Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) are special districts created by the state of Texas to provide essential services, such as water and wastewater treatment. MUDs are typically governed by a board...
Understanding the Energy Issues Impacting Water and Wastewater Districts
Water and wastewater districts play an essential role in ensuring the proper treatment and management of our water resources. However, like any other sector, these districts face significant energy issues...
The Microgrid Revolution: How Localized Energy Systems are Changing the Game
As the world’s population grows, so does the demand for energy. At the same time, climate change is forcing us to think more carefully about how we generate and use...
Preparing your Company for the Future of Energy: How Energy Consultants Can Help!
Acclaim Energy is a consulting company dedicated to providing energy solutions to businesses and organizations in the United States and Mexico. In this article, we will explore the importance of...
Best Practices to Reduce MUD Energy Costs
The cost of electricity is an ever-changing commodity that affects each of us and our businesses. As electricity rates continue to rise, several factors contribute to this. Climate-related events over...
How Cryptocurrency and Renewables May Benefit Texans
With President Biden planning to release an executive order for cryptocurrencies in February, it may solidify crypto mining in Texas. Currently, there are many ‘miners’ looking to move to Texas...
ERCOT Grid Modernization and Distributed Generation
The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has warned in recent years that updates are needed for the Texas grid and its generation companies. In February of 2021 and earlier...
