Category Archives: utilities
Is Clean Water Vs. Dirty Air a Good Trade-Off?
Do you need to put 5,000 more cars to the road to get clean drinking water? I find the trade-offs that arise in energy development, environmental protection and human health fascinating. Over the years I’ve written on this topic a few times: … Continue reading
Filed under climate change, emissions, grid, transportation, utilities, water
Will Energy Efficiency Put Utilities Out of Business?
Utilities may find their primary markets pressured by improved energy efficiency and distributed generation. If they are unable to make up for lost revenue by entering new markets they may find the economics of their businesses under stress, challenging their … Continue reading
Filed under efficiency, energy prices, utilities
