Behind the Meter

Greenwashing or Doing it Right?

Greenwashing or Doing it Right?

Businesses around the world are coming under increasing pressure to reduce their emissions. Most have initially gone for the “easy button” and purchased carbon offsets. Oftentimes, I don’t think this is with ill will as the challenge is complex. That said, the...

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Renewable Energy Certificates

Renewable Energy Certificates

What are Renewable Energy Credits or RECs? Technical definition: renewable energy certificates (RECs) are a tradeable, market-based instrument that represents the legal property rights to the “renewable-ness”—or all non-power attributes—of renewable electricity...

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The Importance of Energy Reliability

The Importance of Energy Reliability

Energy reliability is essential to the success of any business. Consequently, an aging power grid that is not reliable can cause most business owners to lie awake at night. Especially during major storms, flooding, earthquakes, or wildfires. This is especially true...

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Using a Marketplace to Build Your Onsite Energy System

Using a Marketplace to Build Your Onsite Energy System

Marketplaces have been central to trade and commerce throughout history. They serve a wide variety of purposes, but working as a platform for commerce is their beating heart. One of the other inherent qualities of a marketplace is as a source of knowledge and...

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