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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Solar tariffs: An enormous question for ‘solar choice’
Distributed solar power production is under fire. In nearly 1 of 3 US states, utility companies are trying to undermine policies that make it economical to produce energy from a solar panel instead of buying it from a utility.
John Farrell

Apr 10, 2014

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Solar supporters declare open season on utilities’ duck chart
The Duck chart is the latest file to be shared around the energy nerdocracy as utilities cry ‘fowl’ on distributed solar.
John Farrell

Apr 1, 2014

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Could Minnesota’s ‘value of solar’ make everyone a winner?
In Minnesota, a new method of contracting now in place could change the relationship between solar-producing customers and their electric utility.
John Farrell

Mar 18, 2014

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Can a novel city-utility partnership green a big city grid?
Minneapolis may launch a novel city-utility partnership to push ahead of state renewable energy targets.
John Farrell

Mar 12, 2014

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