Energy Consumers of the Carolinas

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“Strip Away the Blue-sky Spin” in the RTO Debate

Having a grid operator makes a lot of sense according to one…

October 20, 2021/by Scott Carlberg

Policymakers Have a Habit of Making Inefficient Markets

“An RTO is an industrial purchasing bureau, similar to the…

October 19, 2021/by Scott Carlberg

Energy Jobs Will Grow

The top two fastest-growing jobs in the next 10 years that do…

October 14, 2021/by Scott Carlberg

Choosing Your Power Generation Fuels – Sweet Deal If You Can Do It

Choosing the candy you enjoy most can be a treat. Not having…

October 13, 2021/by Scott Carlberg

Changing Our Energy System Requires Some Give

Mention solar energy even a few years ago and angels sang, the…

October 12, 2021/by Scott Carlberg

Four Things to Like About the NC Energy Bill

North Carolina has an energy bill - Energy Solutions for North…

October 7, 2021/by Scott Carlberg

A Single State RTO is South Carolina’s One Car Parade

Have you ever seen a one-car parade? Get ready.
South Carolina…

October 7, 2021/by Scott Carlberg

Throw the BS Flag on Part of the Energy Debate

Someone needs to throw the BS flag on a part of the energy debate…

October 6, 2021/by Scott Carlberg

South Carolina’s Flirtation with RTOs Begins. Watch-out Where this Leads

There was a legislative committee meeting in Columbia Thursday.…

October 5, 2021/by Scott Carlberg

It’s Chilling! Energy Markets and Higher Costs

The energy market is showing that supply and demand are still…

September 30, 2021/by Scott Carlberg

How to Have a (Cold) Free Lunch in Energy

Nuance is missing in the energy debate in the Carolinas and other…

September 29, 2021/by Scott Carlberg

It’s Simple – the Electric System in the Southeast Works

Simplicity counts; complexity adds up. That’s the lesson…

September 28, 2021/by Scott Carlberg