Kendall Clark, Author at Environ Energy

What Are My Options for Solar Power?

May 25, 2023

A Guide to Solar Energy for Businesses We frequently hear from our clients something along the lines of “I want to understand my options for solar energy for businesses.” For some, they read an article about falling costs and want to find savings. Others get pressure from stakeholders to pursue (or at least quantify) the […]

Fossil Fuels vs. Renewable Energy: Exploring the Path to Sustainability

Apr 28, 2023

GHG Emissions Come With Climate, Health, and Social Impacts Fossil fuels, including coal, oil, and gas, have long been the primary sources of energy that power our society. For decades, these fuels were the cheapest form of energy, but that has begun to change. As renewables have become the cheapest form of generation, various stakeholders […]

How Electrification Reduces Natural Gas Demand and Prices

Apr 10, 2023

The Connection Between Electrification and Natural Gas Prices Is Not as Straightforward as It Seems An increasing amount of attention is being paid to the electrification of buildings. Generally, “building electrification” is a catchall phrase that talks about the transition from using natural gas equipment to using electric equipment. Much of the attention in this […]

A Look at Freeport LNG’s Efforts to Get Back Online After Accident

Mar 27, 2023

Halt to Major Supplier Severely Impacted LNG Production in the U.S. Production of liquified natural gas (LNG) within the US relies heavily on a handful of plants. Issues with one of the country’s largest, Freeport LNG in Quintana, Texas, shows how large an impact any shutdown can have on the energy economy. After a June […]

The Ways New York State is Boosting its Climate Action Plan

Mar 07, 2023

In Our Role As Business Energy Advisors, We Outline Three New Initiatives Passed by the Climate Action Council New York’s climate legislation is rapidly advancing through current and developing regulations and laws. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) serves as a guiding document for emerging policy, requiring that the state procure 70% of […]

Do You Need a Commercial Building Energy Audit?

Feb 23, 2023

Find Out What Energy Audits Entail and Why They’re Vital to Carbon Reduction Efforts The biggest challenge for companies looking to improve their energy efficiency is knowing where to start. How can you best adjust your business practices or upgrade your facilities to meet your goals? What should your goals even be? Commercial building energy […]

New Heat Pump Requirements Buoy Building Electrification Measures

Feb 07, 2023

All New Constructions in Seattle, WA, Will Use Heat Pumps Starting in Summer 2023 Beginning in July 2023, new home and apartment construction in Washington will be installing heat pumps to meet building electrification measures established in Seattle and across the state. This update to the state’s building codes requires homes to install heat pumps […]

How Can You Benefit from Energy Storage?

Jan 27, 2023

Make the Grid More Reliable and Reduce Your Monthly Energy Costs Grid energy-storage solutions are a big priority at the Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Electricity as a tool for future-proofing the grid. Not only does storage reduce volatility issues associated with generation, but it also reduces price volatility while boosting grid resiliency. The […]

Can Your Company Meet ESG Reporting Requirements?

Jan 16, 2023

Reporting on Your Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Impacts Will Help You Attract Top-Level Investors How financial institutions gauge investments has changed substantially over the past decade. Purely financial reports are no longer enough to prove your company would make a sound investment. Heavily used in investing circles, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting provides a […]