Also, it's lineman appreciation day!


ENsights	April 18, 2023	View Online

These 5 issues are holding back the energy transition, execs say

Affordability, data management, inertia, workforce, and transmission. These are some of the major obstacles facing electric utilities who are working to decarbonize their energy systems. These issues and many more were discussed by energy executives in a thought-leadership panel discussion at a recent event focused on the grid edge.

April 18 is utility lineman appreciation day. Thank them.

Utility line workers are reported to have high levels of job satisfaction mostly because the work can be challenging, rewarding, and offers a sense of accomplishment.

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Smart home tech likely to focus on trimming energy use, report says

North America is the leading market in terms of penetration with 39.2% of all households having at least one smart home product or system.

Ukraine war could set back US net-zero goals by 3 years, new study says

High energy prices triggered by the war in Ukraine are putting a damper on the sustainability goals for many business leaders, according to a new study.

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Factor This!™ Podcast presented by Renewable Energy World®

Episode 44 of Factor This! featuring Phillip May, CEO of Entergy Louisiana is available now!

Ontario government releases managed load plan with ultra-low overnight rates

The new ultra-low overnight rate of 0.024 per kWh is 67% lower than the current off-peak rate, and is possible due to a higher on-peak rate.

BPA wants to rebuild and harden a 3-mile 115-kV transmission line

If BPA takes no action, it said the outages could increase in frequency and result in longer, more widespread power interruptions to customers in the area.

Construction set to begin on 250 MW/1,000 MWh battery project in Arizona

Sierra Estrella was one of two battery storage projects Salt River Project announced with Plus Power in the Fall of 2022.

GB’s 2025 smart meter rollout target a struggle to meet analysts say

Britain's 100% smart meter rollout by the end of 2025 is likely to be unattainable, new analysis from Cornwall Insight suggests.

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