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Winter Weather Outlook NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has released its winter outlook, and based on this year’s El Niño, the northern part of the country is predicted to bring warmer and drier weather to the area, while places in the southern part of the country will be colder and wetter. Since the majority of our service area falls in between those two extremes, we’ll be at the mercy of what happens in…

California Legislature approves plan allowing the state to buy power Associated Press – September 14The California Legislature voted Thursday to give Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration permission to buy massive amounts of electricity, a move aimed at avoiding blackouts by shoring up the state’s power supply while jumpstarting the West Coast’s fledgling offshore wind industry. Five companies paid roughly $750 million last year to lease areas off the California coast to build…

ATTENTION CUSTOMERS IN THE PJM MARKET:  Due to the rising temperatures, IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, we recommend that you reduce your electricity usage during the hours of 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, and Wednesday, September 6, 2023.  Severely hot temperatures can impact your Capacity Peak Load Contribution (PLC) and therefore your future electricity costs. By lowering your peak this summer, you may be able to reduce your overall electricity…

Week Beginning August 7, 2023The weather is still wreaking havoc on the country. Millions of people who live in the Eastern United States are at risk for severe weather on Monday that could include damaging wind, large hail, lots of rain, and the possibility of tornadoes. Meanwhile, places like Arizona and Florida will continue to see record-breaking temperatures. Austin, Texas marked 30 consecutive days with high temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday.…

Focus Biden making $20 billion available from ‘green bank’ for clean energy projects Associated Press – July 14The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal “green bank” for clean energy projects such as residential heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations, and community cooling centers. Two programs, worth $14 billion and $6 billion, respectively, will offer competitive grants to nonprofits, community development banks, and other groups to invest in…

Week Beginning July 10, 2023The war in Ukraine with Russia has been going on for over 500 days. The milestone was hit on Saturday. Peace talks are not on the table, and Ukraine is pushing to recapture territory Russia illegally annexed. Petroleum For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, refining capacity in the United States has increased. So far in 2023, the U.S. is averaging 18.1 million barrels per calendar day. In 2022, that…

Week Beginning June 19, 2023The summer solstice is Wednesday, June 21, and that means warmer temperatures should naturally be around the corner. We want to remind you that Energo sends out Severe Weather Alerts when hot temperatures cause stress on the electric grid. During Severe Weather Alerts, we advise that you reduce your electricity usage to help stabilize the electricity grid. Another reason to reduce your electricity during peak alert times is that it…

Week Beginning June 5, 2023Like clockwork, a named tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico started off hurricane season, which officially began on June 1. Tropical Storm Arlene sustained winds of 40 mph before it fell apart as it moved towards the Atlantic Ocean. Scientists predict there could be 12 to 17 named storms this year. Hurricane season goes through November 30. Petroleum Oil prices rose on Monday after Saudi Arabia announced it would cut…

Growing four pounds of marijuana at an indoor facility can consume as much electricity as  the average American home uses in a year. Cannabis growth is now responsible for 1% of all U.S. electricity consumption per year, and this consumption is expected to increase to 3% by 2035. Put another way, a cannabis grow operation can utilize as much power as a data center, so on-site solar energy generation can…

As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, the adoption of renewable energy sources has become paramount. In this regard, the Tri-State area, encompassing New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, has emerged as a leading hub for renewable energy innovation and implementation. With a shared vision of a sustainable future, these states have made significant strides in developing a thriving renewable energy market. In this article, we will…