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John Farrell
Are we sunk? The electric utility’s titanic problem
Today’s electricity system differs from this ill-fated ship in one key respect: we still have the power to avoid the collision.
John Farrell
Feb 12, 2015
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Why solar provides energy – and equity
More than any 21st century energy source, solar can power an equitable and environmentally sound energy future.
John Farrell
Jan 23, 2015
0
Electricity’s un-natural monopoly is about to end
The U.S. electricity system is undergoing the biggest change in its 130-year history, undermining the rationale for monopoly ownership and control.
John Farrell
Jan 14, 2015
5
The $48bn opportunity for solar, storage and energy democracy
Utilities are scrambling to remain relevant in this technological firestorm, and energy wonks are envisioning a new business model – Utility 2.0 – based around solar, storage and electric vehicles.
John Farrell
Dec 16, 2014
1
Why aren’t rural electric cooperatives champions of local clean power?
Why are America’s rural electric cooperatives are tethered to dirty, old coal-fired power plants instead of local-wealth generating renewable power?
John Farrell
Nov 27, 2014
2
Moving beyond utility 2.0, to energy democracy
A version 2.0 electric utility offers a way for utilities to remain financially solvent, even profitable in a decentralized and renewable energy system.
John Farrell
Nov 13, 2014
1
Graph of the Day: The rise and rise of distributed solar in the US
Want proof distributed solar is booming? Two charts show how it provided over 25% of new US power plant capacity in 2013 and 43% in first half 2014.
John Farrell
Oct 22, 2014
0
Why local energy ownership matters
Solar and wind projects can mean big bucks for communities – but only if they keep them local!
John Farrell
Sep 30, 2014
0
Solar and the new (democratic) energy economy
Solar power is the spark to energize a new energy economy from the bottom up.
John Farrell
Sep 23, 2014
0
Is solar ownership poised for a comeback?
With “no money down” and “zero maintenance” to attract homeowners, solar leasing has become favorite for residential solar. But direct ownership is coming back.
John Farrell
Jul 14, 2014
1
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