Energy Insider

The Energy Insider is a free publication from Enerdynamics. We select topics of interest in the energy industry and summarize the pertinent issues in a quick and easy-to-read format.

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2021 editions

Energy Insider: June 25, 2021

• Why Do Electric Rates Vary So Much Across the U.S.?
• Meet the Energy Observer, the World’s First Hydrogen-powered Boat and Trailblazing Energy Laboratory
• Ancillary Services in a World of Renewable Energy
• Virtually There: Adapting Live, In-person Seminars for a Virtual World

Energy Insider: March 25, 2021

• History Repeats Itself: Why Does Cold Create Electric Outages in Texas?
• Increasing Exports Are Saving U.S. Gas Producers from Warm Winter
• Understanding the Facts about Greenhouse Gases
• Energy Employees Need to Understand Basic Energy Concepts

2020 editions

Energy Insider: December 22, 2020

• Batteries May Soon Rival Pumped Hydroelectric In the Electric Storage Market
• Winning the Green Hydrogen Race
• FERC Order 2222 Prepares the Industry for the Future of the Electric Grid
• Enerdynamics Answers the Growing Need for Microlearning

Energy Insider: September 24, 2020

• Induction Cooking and the All-Electric House
• Will the Coronavirus Paradoxically Help Natural Gas Producers?
• Wind and Solar are the Cheapest Sources of New Electric Generation – With or Without Subsidies
• Customized Learning Is the Key to Successful Onboarding

Energy Insider: March 31, 2020

• Will Coronavirus Grow or Shrink Electric Demand?
• What Are Alternatives for Using and Creating Hydrogen Fuel?
• Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Nuclear Power Plants: Interesting but Not Ready for Prime Time
• The Race to Find Digital Training Solutions 

Energy Insider: June 30, 2020

• Can Electric Utilities Coexist with Increasingly Severe Wildfires?
• Gas Utilities Must Manage the Transition to a Low-carbon World
• New FCC Rule Opens Door for Private Utility Broadband Wireless Networks
• Move to Virtual Training Now and Keep Your Organization Ahead of the Curve 

2019 editions

Energy Insider: December 20, 2019

• How Quickly Is the Sun Setting on the Age of Coal Power?
• The Future for Natural Gas Looks Rosy
• Green Hydrogen: The Next Big Thing in Energy?
• Enerdynamics Releases New Version of Best-Selling Electric Book

Energy Insider: September 30, 2019

• How Does an Independent System Operator (ISO) Run the Electric Grid?
• Are Natural Gas Prices Below $3 Sustainable?
• Electric Utility Investments: All About Smart Grids
• Why Live Training is NOT Dead

Energy Insider: June 28, 2019

• What Does It Mean For the Grid When Battery Costs Fall 85% In One Decade?
• Moratoriums and Efficiency Programs: The State of Natural Gas in New York
• Utilities Must Rethink Capital Investment Strategies as They Face New Energy Economy
• Enerdynamics’ Content Fulfills Growing Need for Employee Onboarding

Energy Insider: March 25, 2019

• Are Non-Wire Alternatives Reducing the Need for Infrastructure Investments?
• The Future of Natural Gas in a Renewable World
• Distributed Energy Resources Provide Multiple Benefits
• Preparing for the Future Utility

2018 editions

Energy Insider: December 20, 2018

• Are Electric Blockchains for Real or Just Hype?
• Now Is the Time for Gas Utilities to Start Talking Decarbonization
• How Will Your Utility Make Money in 2025?
• How to Easily Stock Your LMS with Energy-related Courses

Energy Insider: September 27, 2018

• The Promise of Industry-wide Electrification Moves Forward
• Is Digitalization the Next Hydraulic Fracturing?
• They Got a Smart Meter: What Do Residential Customers Really Want?
• HR Professionals: Get an Overview of the Industry with Free 15-minute Course

Energy Insider: June 19, 2018

• MW vs. MWh: Do You Know Your Electric Units?
• Understanding Natural Gas Units Is Fundamental to Understanding the Industry
• Is a Startup in Bangladesh Building the Future of the Electric Industry?
• Enerdynamics’ Latest Whitepaper Provides All You Need for a Successful Digital Learning Evolution

Energy Insider: March 15, 2018

• Is a U.S. Electric Supply Revolution Underway?
• U.S. Poised to Become a Major Player in World LNG Markets
• Adjusting the Cost-of-service Rate Model: A Win-Win for Utilities and Consumers?
• New Blog 'Energy Training Today' Serves Energy Industry's Learning Professionals

2017 editions

Energy Insider: November 15, 2017

• Will Environmentally Beneficial Electrification Save Electric Utilities From the Death Spiral?
• What Could Change the Future of U.S. Natural Gas Demand?
• Trading Electricity Using Blockchain Technology
• Learn the Electric or Gas Industry in Just One Hour!
   

Energy Insider: July 7, 2017

• The Current Value of Demand Response: It All Depends Where You Look
• Natural Gas Fundamentals in the U.S.: When Will the Market Turn?
• Does Tucson Electric Solar Deal Tell Us Solar Plus Batteries Is Cheaper than Natural Gas Generation?
• eLearning Portal: A New Product from Enerdynamics
   

Energy Insider: April 4, 2017

• New Forms of Demand Side Management Provide Value to Emerging Grid
• Can the Energy Industry Get a Piece of the $1 Trillion Pie?
• Utility of the Future
• Updates Made to Industry Overview Online Courses

2016 editions

Energy Insider: December 28, 2016
 

• Can the Minds Behind Amazon, Virgin, LinkedIn, and Facebook Deliver the Future of Energy?
• Natural Gas as a Renewable Fuel
• The Election Is Over: What's In Store for the Energy Industry Under the Next Administration?
• Wholesale Power Markets: A New Online Course by Enerdynamics
   

Energy Insider: October 7, 2016
 

• Do Northern California and Southern Australia Herald the End of Baseload Generation?
• Surviving the Winter Without Aliso Canyon (and What’s Next When Winter Ends?)
• A New Workforce Will Drive Energy's Future

Energy Insider: July 7, 2016
 

• Are Electric Vehicles (EVs) Poised to Save the Utility?
• Industry Continues to Strengthen Gas Pipeline Safety Regulations
• Will Amazon's Echo Speaker Become Your Home Energy Management System?
   

Energy Insider: April 6, 2016
 

• New York Reforming the Energy Vision: A New Model for the Electric Business Worldwide?
• First U.S. Ship with Exported LNG Sails Into Uncertain Global Market
• Renewables vs. Fossil Fuels and Nuclear: Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Energy?