Why does energy pricing vary between suppliers and between MWh software and suppliers? Energy pricing and forward markets have grown more and more volatile over the past six months. Customers who were accustomed to relatively low fixed prices have been surprised by the high energy pricing they’re seeing from suppliers. Because energy buyers are focused […]
Let’s just start by saying that energy markets have gotten more interesting over the past 4 to 6 months. After approximately 7 years of relatively low prices and low volatility, energy prices have spiked and markets have grown increasingly volatile. How volatile, you ask? According to the NY Independent System Operator, as of late September, […]
MWh software update improves energy outcomes for businesses The Megawatt Hour just released a major software update that adds a number of new capabilities. The Megawatt Hour’s goal is to help businesses minimize cost, save time and improve business results by bringing transparency to energy costs and decision making. This new release responds to the challenges […]
Once again, NY capacity markets are in flux. For some of the history of capacity pricing and markets in New York, take a look at prior articles here, here and here. In any case, it is time for an update on capacity. Capacity costs will impact your energy budget forecasting and 2022-2025 costs. In this post, we […]
Energy information transparency… When in doubt, talk it out. The Megawatt Hour just participated in two panel discussions that raised questions about the products and services we provide. While our articles usually focus on energy technology and markets, we thought it made sense to answer some questions that are often raised about information, transparency and […]
For anyone who is interested in this event and missed it, here is a link to a recording of the event. It was an interesting conversation. Title: The Era of the Smart Power Customer: Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition through Customer-Focused Solutions Location: Virtual Register here. Description: With the rapid transition to a renewables-based energy […]
The Megawatt Hour periodically highlights energy case studies to expand access to energy efficiency programs and projects. This post and the prior one highlight one such case study in which an energy controls upgrade significantly improves the operation of a four star hotel in Midtown Manhattan. This post reviews the impact and payback of the upgrade. The first […]
Top 3 benefits of a hotel controls upgrade for a NY City Hotel: Background The Megawatt Hour periodically highlights energy case studies to expand access to energy efficiency programs and projects. This post and the following one highlight one such case study in which a hotel controls upgrade significantly improves the operation of a four […]
Cleantech, Collaboration, and Climate Action: Driving the Clean Energy Transition through COVID-19 Dynamo Energy Hub and Credit Suisse recently announced the release of a white paper titled Climate Week 2020 – Cleantech, Collaboration, and Climate Action: Driving the Clean Energy Transition through COVID-19. The report profiles clean tech companies who have successfully navigated the challenges […]
Lessons from the field: Straight talk about energy dashboards Energy information dashboards are all the rage among energy consumers, or at least, that’s what you might conclude after a survey of the offerings from consultants and advisors in the energy field. Energy suppliers, consultants and advisors all seem to be in hot pursuit of energy dashboards […]